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How to Mix Watercolor Paints

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How to Paint a Dog's Portrait

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So you want to immortalize your beloved pooch in art? While a sonnet or song written to Spot are nice ways to express your love, no medium will capture your canine's inner essence like a good portrait. Follow a few steps to put your dog's ... more »

How to Paint in the Minimalism Style

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Minimalism is an attempt to boil art and creativity down to the most basic level. Minimalist painting explores the simplest modes of expression: color and shape. Artists may not need the steadiest hand to paint in the minimalism style, but ... more »

How to Paint with Oil Paint

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Oil painting is one of the oldest forms of art. Used most notably in Renaissance times, it is still practiced by many artists. As with most forms of art, oil painting is perhaps best learned by following simple instructions and constant practice ... more »

How to Paint With Tempera

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Every kindergarten finger-painter, high school cheerleader and pep squad member is familiar with tempera paint. One of the oldest types of paint, it was originally a pigment paint thickened with egg yolks. Modern popular tempera paint is now also ... more »

How to Prepare a Canvas for Oil Paints

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Before you can begin painting on a canvas, it must be properly prepared with primer. Acid in the paints can cause the canvas to deteriorate if this important step is not followed. Gesso or a similar ground supplies a uniform color, texture and ... more »

How to Preserve Your Watercolor Painting

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Whether the value of your painting is monetary or sentimental, be sure to protect and preserve it properly... more »

How to Restore a Painting

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The restoration of paintings is a very exact science and must be done by a professional conservator. If you attempt to restore paintings on your own, you may unintentionally cause permanent damage or considerably diminish the value of your ... more »

How to Teach an Art Workshop

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To run an art workshop usually takes two things. Being able to draw reasonably well (though not necessarily supergenius level) and the ability to teach, to communicate and encourage other people to learn to draw. With this method, even if you ... more »

How to Teach Children About Dot Art

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When presenting a unit on Australia to students, a fun activity is to teach the children about dot art. Dot art is an ancient way of creating artistic designs, first utilized by the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals used dot art to paint their bodies ... 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 Analyze Goya’s Saturn

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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes is one of the most important Spanish painters of the 18th Century whose work foreshadowed the Romantic sentiment that appeared in the second half of that century. Goya’s work emphasized imagination, originality ... more »

How to Begin an Acrylic Painting

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To begin an acrylic painting, choose a subject that you feel comfortable with. Then watch as a masterpiece appears on the canvas... more »

How to Create Custom Paint-by-Numbers Art

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Paint-by-numbers has always been a fun, relaxing activity for artists young and old. Now you can learn how to make a custom paint-by-numbers style painting of anything you can take a picture of! It’s a fun, customizable experience for everyone; ... more »

How to Draw a Dog

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Have you ever wanted to draw a picture of your dog but haven't been successful? Follow these steps to learn how in just a few minutes... more »

How to Draw a Spiral

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The spiral is a beautiful form that is present in many aspects of nature. It is fun but sometimes frustrating to draw, because (unlike a circle, which can be drawn simply with a compass) a spiral is actually very mathematically complex. These ... more »

How to Draw a Straight Line on Paper Without a Scale

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If you do not have a scale and want to draw a straight line on a paper sheet, follow these simple steps... more »

How to draw Indiana Jones

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So you can learn how to draw Indiana Jones. Follow my Hand in my Video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/497231/drawing_quiz/.. more »

How to Embroider With Fabric Paint

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Embroidered fabric projects are beautiful, but take a lot of time. You can create an embroidery-like effect on just about any fabric with the right fabric paint and applicators... more »

How to Frame an Oil Painting

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Having oil paintings professionally framed can be really expensive, adding to the cost of your art purchase. While professional framers are skilled at choosing frames to suit the piece, and the framing process can be time-consuming, not everyone ... more »

How to Learn About German Expressionism

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Expressionism is variously defined in the arts, but the following definition is one of the best short descriptions you'll find: Movement in fine arts that emphasized the expression of inner experience rather than solely realistic portrayal, ... more »

How to Paint a Portrait in Oil Paints

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Portrait painting in oils can be challenging and complicated. There are many factors to consider, like the colors you choose for the palette, tonal variations in the complexion, techniques for painting hair, and lighting. Here are some tips to ... more »

How to Paint a Self Portrait

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Every artist from Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol painted self-portraits. Whether studying the human face or improving a painting technique, a self-portrait can be an effective way to study poses and expressions of the human subject. A more ... more »

How to Paint a Wall Mural

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Painting a mural can prove an exciting way to decorate a room and really add a certain "je ne sais quoi" to an otherwise bland look. Once you've transferred the design to the wall - using an overhead projector, a grid or freehand drawing - the ... more »

How to Sell Art Online

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You have been honing your craft for years and now it's time. You're ready to see if the free market world is ready for your style and perspective. Selling your creations online may seem daunting, but there are many places willing to help you ... more »

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