Painting

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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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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There are many ways to remove acrylic paint from various types of materials. The most important thing to remember is that acrylic is water soluble and can be removed with just the right amount of persistence... more »
By CCrock 2 comments
If you are in an art studio, it seems impossible to leave without somehow getting at least a little bit of oil paint on your clothing. I've always heard that once you get oil paint on your clothes then you are screwed, but I have a way! and ... more »
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There are thousands of colors and brands of watercolor paints to choose from. With a little bit of information, you can choose good-quality paints in the colors you need... more »
By Larissa Carrus 3 comments
Setting up your own airbrush temporary tattoo business is a low cost investment that will pay for itself within the first couple of events that you do. After that the profit margins are around 90% Not many businesses can produce such a high ... more »
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Red and blue don't always make purple. Sometimes they create a dirty gray instead. Starting with a basic color wheel drawn with pure tones, this article shows how to understand the pigments in the mediums you use and how to mix the colors you ... more »
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A watercolor block is a pad of 15 to 20 watercolor sheets that have been glued together on all four edges. A watercolor block is rigid, which makes it easy to take anywhere so you can do without a drawing board... more »
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Watercolor paints are the least expensive of the fine art paints; so oftentimes, students and new painters learn to paint using watercolors. Once you learn to blend your watercolors, you can make your paintings look as if they were done by a pro. ... more »
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Fine art brushes are expensive so it is important to take good care of them to make them last. Many brushes are made from natural hairs, such as boar hair and sable. These brushes can become brittle and useless if mistreated. Here is how to avoid ... more »
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This article is to design a graffiti throwie. These are also sometimes called a throw up. Or a throw. They are mainly used for "getting up" or bombing. Basically getting your name up... more »
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Our eye views things differently than we perceive. As we observe an object, our eyes scan the circumference of the object and our brains connect the images to complete the image. This is why drawing an object accurately is difficult for many. ... more »
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Just in time to get ready for Halloween, here's an easy way to draw a skull in pen, marker, Conte crayon, charcoal or anything you want. We'll throw in some crossbones too for fans of "Pirates of the Caribbean.".. more »
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Derwent Inktense watersoluble ink pencils are unique, because they dissolve when dampened but dry to a waterproof rich color. They can only be washed once before they become permanent. Strawberries are an intricate, challenging fruit with their ... more »
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Sunflowers are a classic flower to draw or paint, and the style of pen and ink with watercolor is an easy way to get dramatic results even as a beginner. It's like making your own coloring book page!.. more »
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For Valentine's day or any number of occasions, you may want to draw people holding hands. This can be tricky, not only is it difficult to draw hands, but you need to do two hands realistically and show the way they entwine. Here's a step by step ... more »
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The term "surrealism" means "beyond reality." Surrealistic paintings heighten reality through creating scenes that can only be experienced in dreams. To identify a surrealistic painting, focus on the images that are presented rather than the way ... more »
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Edvard Munch is the Norwegian artist popularly known for "The Scream." But Munch's works consist of far more than that portrait of angst. Impressionists are known for playing with light and color almost for its own sake, but Munch is better ... more »
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Guest books are a nice way to remember everyone who came to your wedding, but if you go with the traditional book, it's probably going to end up packed in a box and stuffed in a closet somewhere. You "could" go with one of those ... more »
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We will take an old car and turn it into an art car with spray paint, cardboard, and masking tape... more »
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Secondary paint colors, such as orange, can be easily bought in a tube. However, if you are interested in saving money or creating your own custom colors, learning to mix paint is essential. You can create orange paint by mixing two primary ... more »