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What is "En Plein Air"? It means painting outdoors -- and to paint outdoors means keeping your equipment lightweight and easy to handle and protect if there's bad weather... more »

How to Paint With Smoke

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Painting was smoke was invented by Wolfgang Paalen and utilized by Salvador Dali. Also known as "fumage," using smoke and flames, alone or in combination with actual paints, is a technique that creates a very ethereal or surrealistic tone to a ... more »

How to Prepare a Painting For Publication on the Internet

By matteopaints

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Learn how to prepare a photo of your painting for publication on the Internet by using Photoshop... more »

How to See the Vatican Splendors Exhibit

By Virginia Allain

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The Vatican Splendors exhibit tours the U.S. starting in February 2008. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare objects and art from the Vatican. Here are tips to get the maximum enjoyment from the exhibition... more »

How to Start a Graceful Envelope Round Robin

By Jenn Hollowell

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What is a graceful envelope and why would artists want to make them? Good question! A graceful envelope is based on a contest held by Washington (DC) Calligraphers Guild under the sponsorship of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Each ... more »

How to Stretch Watercolor Paper

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Watercolor paper with a weight of less than 140 lbs. will need to be stretched before use. Stretching prevents the paper from buckling or warping when paint is applied... more »

How to Use Watercolor Brushes

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Brush up on your brushwork! Experiment with a variety of brush strokes to develop your own painting style... more »

How to Watercolor Paint

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When you think of water-coloring, you may have flashbacks from your childhood. But there's a whole lot more to this art medium, and it's worth a second look. If you're thinking about learning how to watercolor paint as an adult, follow these ... more »

How to Add Texture and Blend With Acrylic Paint

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Working with acrylic paint produces a result similar to oils. Acrylic paint is water-based so it doesn't smell like oils and it comes in various densities and shades. Adding texture and blending colors is easy to do with acrylic paint... more »

How to Appreciate Rubens’ Saturn

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Follow the steps below to gain appreciation of Peter Paul Rubens' Baroque style through an examination of his painting, Saturn. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Become a Fine Artist

By AlinaBradford

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I have been a fine artist for more than ten years. It has not been an easy road, but it has been fun. To become an artist there are a few things that you need to focus on to build your skills. We will talk about them here... more »

How to Clean an Art Palette

By AlinaBradford

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One of the hardest things for artist to clean up after a painting session is the palette. What kind of paint you used can determine the type of clean up you will need to do. Also, if the paint has dried you will have to clean the palette in a ... more »

How to Develop a Personal Painting Style

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Professional artists should develop a personal style that sets them apart from their colleagues. This distinctiveness will establish the artist's reputation amoung his critics and peers and his audience... more »

How to Draw a Bird's Wing

By robertsloan2

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Whether sketching for a wildlife painting or drawing for a decorative painting of an angel, drawing a bird's wing accurately is a useful skill. Drawing a wing accurately will impress people from ornithologists to art lovers, and it's not that ... more »

How to Draw a Cat's Nose

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If you're a cat lover and you love to draw, naturally you'll want to know how to draw your cat accurately! This article goes specifically into a feature that's difficult on many creatures -- the nose is different on every animal. Cats' noses are ... more »

How to Draw Rocks

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Rocks are one of the easiest subjects to draw, if you understand light and shadow. Making a rock look realistic isn't hard. They don't move. You can draw from real ones. A little pebble can become a boulder in your landscape, or even a mountain... more »

How to Draw the Ear

By robertsloan2

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Ears, like so many human features, are easy after you know the trick, but confusing and difficult until you know how to draw them. Some artists just cover the subject's ears with long hair, but a short haired model will need ears drawn well. ... more »

How to Draw the Human Neck

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A friend of mine at an art site asked for this one -- because she has trouble with necks. They're not that difficult once you understand the anatomy of the human neck. Shoulders will be covered in another article, so we can keep this simple and ... more »

How to Draw With Watercolor Pencils

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A watercolor painting can be a beautiful work of art, but painting with watercolors is messy. Watercolor pencils, however, allow the artist to be more precise in applying the color and that saves cleanup of both the artist and the workspace. The ... more »

How to Mix Purple Paint

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Purple is a vibrant color that comes in many different shades. It is a secondary color that can be mixed by combining two primary colors: red and blue. Purple paint is easily found at an art supply store, but mixing your own purple paint saves ... more »

How to Paint a Landscape With Watercolors

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Painting outdoors is a peaceful way to enjoy a beautiful day. Keep a backpack full of painting supplies and you can be ready to go whenever the inspiration strikes... more »

How to Paint a Silk Scarf

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Silk scarves can brighten up a dull outfit and can be a great conversation piece. If your intention is to sell your silk paintings, there isn't a better way to display your artwork than by wearing it wherever you go. Get your creative juices ... more »

How to Paint in Layers With Oil Paints

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Painting in layers is a traditional method often used with oil paints, and, occasionally, with acrylics. It allows the artist to exert control over the texture and colors of the painting. This method can take weeks or months to complete, as the ... more »

How to Paint on Slate

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Artists use different things to create their art. Painters are no different. Many painting artists use traditional canvasses but some try painting on more creative surfaces. Here's how you can paint on slate... more »

How to Paint With Acrylics

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Acrylic paints are a versatile and fast-drying medium. Many effects can be achieved by painting with acrylics. They can be purchased for a low price and are good, especially for beginners... more »

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