Painting

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When a painter engages in the expressionism style, he distorts the reality of the painting for an emotional purpose. Expressionism began as photography was invented. There was no longer a purpose to copy reality, so painters started playing ... more »

How to Paint With Gouache

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Gouache is a favorite medium among designers and illustrators due to its quick drying time. It can be used thin or thick to achieve many different painting styles. Follow the tips below for painting with gouache... more »

How to Sketch Glass Paint Designs

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Glass painting transforms ordinary glass into works of art. Wine glasses, suncatchers, windows and vases are a few glass surfaces you can embellish with paint. Whether you use a pattern or create your own design, a sketch provides you with a road ... more »

How to Turn an Acrylic Paint into a Fabric Paint

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If you want to design a t-shirt or tote bag, or have a need to paint on fabric; then acrylic paints can be a good way to fully artistically express the design. But the thickness of the paint can look strange once dried on the fabric and doesn't ... more »

How to View a Portrait Critically

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Viewed within the context of art history, a portrait reveals the aesthetic of a period. And, whereas some portraits are idealizations, others emphasize minor flaws to reveal the sujects' essence with greater impact... more »

How to Watercolor

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Watercolor is one of the most complex methods of painting. "Practice makes perfect" is a good motto to keep in mind... more »

How to Mix Acrylic Paint Colors

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Acrylic paints provide an easy medium to experiment with while you learn to achieve many different effects. Whether you're just starting out as an amature artist or as a professional, mixing acrylic paint allows you to work with colors and ... more »

How to Mix Colors to Get Turquoise

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Mixing colors is the best way to get the precise shade of the color you're in need of for your project. Turquoise is a color that can vary from a warm to a cool shade. Creating the perfect turquoise is a matter of deciding how much green to add ... more »

How to Mix Green Paint

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Green is a secondary color that is created by mixing two primary colors--yellow and blue. Painters know that supplies cost money, and the ability to mix custom colors saves money and creates rich and interesting artwork... more »

How to Paint Trompe-L'Oeil

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Trompe-l'oeil—-"trick the eye"—-is an art genre that extends back to the Greeks. Its original function was as an architectural tool, a means of using a mural to make a simple flat surface into something more expansive. It has evolved into one of ... more »

How to prepare a canvas

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This is an introduction on how to prepare an unassembled canvas and how to apply the gesso.. more »

How to Use Watercolors

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When done correctly, a watercolor painting can be a thing of beauty. The light, airy pigments offer a dreamlike, impressionistic quality to most any subject, creating amazing pictures. As with any artistic medium, time and practice are all it ... more »

How to Add Glitter to a Face Painting Design

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There are several stages to face painting. A final stage involves bringing your creation to life. This is done through adding glitter and shine to the face painting once it is completed to add dimension and pizzaz to your art. Here are the steps ... more »

How to Become a Set Painter

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If you are a professional painter, or you enjoy painting houses, buildings and fences and want to branch out careerwise, consider becoming a set painter for the film industry. The pay and benefits are great and you will be working in a creative ... more »

How to Create a Beautiful Landscape Painting

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One of the most popular forms of art is that of a landscape painting. A landscape painting captures the feel and the beauty of a certain special place. A good landscape painting will make the viewer feel that they are right there in the painting. ... more »

How to Create a Reverse Painting on Glass

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Whether you want to make painting a hobby or want an art project to do with your kids, reverse painting on glass is a great way to show your creativity. It's simple and creates eye-pleasing decorations. With some practice, you might even be ... more »

How to Create an Acrylic Crackle Painting

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Creating an abstract painting for your home or office is easy. There is no need to be a professional artist to make a colorful and attractive painting. A special effect is achieved by using an acrylic crackle paste on an ordinary wooden panel, ... more »

How to Create Shower Curtain Art

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Tired of that plain looking shower curtain that does nothing for your bathroom's decor. You could search catalogs and home stores for the perfect design, or you could take the project into your own hands and make the fabric adorning your tub or ... more »

How to Design Glass Painting Projects

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If you want to plan glass painting projects, decide what you will use the piece for to get the best design ideas. Think about whether the glass piece will be functional or purely decorative. You can create a special design for a pitcher by opting ... more »

How to Develop Watercolor Painting Skills

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Watercolor painting is fun, but difficult to master. You first should learn basic watercolor painting skills and techniques before moving to more complex tasks. Here is how to develop some basic watercolor painting skills... more »

How to Gesso A Canvas (A Basic Painting Class Skill)

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Here's how to gesso a stretched, unprimed canvas... more »

How to Make a Blow Painting: A Parent-Child Art Activity

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This is a very simple, fun painting activity you can do with your young children... more »

How to Make a Color Wheel

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When you are learning to paint, or even if you just need a reminder of how colors relate to one another, creating a color wheel is helpful. You start with the primary colors, and then create the rest of the color wheel by mixing the secondary ... more »

How to Make a Paper Boat (Art for Kids)

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Having an afternoon of art w/your young child is easy and fun. It doesn't require much, except a lot of TLC and patience... more »

How to Make Roll-On Paint Pens

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Roll-on paint pens are fun to make and to use. You can make your own with poster paint and old deodorant bottles. Make this craft as a family project with your kids and watch them enjoy making their works of art with new art tools. The following ... more »

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