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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 Flowers

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Because of their delicate shapes, flowers offer details for beginning artists to draw and paint. Once you're comfortable with your paint and other materials, you can make realistic flowers just as easily as abstract ones. Follow these steps, and ... 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 »

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 Remove Acrylic Paint

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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 »

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 Understand Color Theory and Pigments

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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 »

How to Use a Watercolor Block

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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 »

How to Blend Watercolors

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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 »

How to Clean Art Brushes

By Alina Bradford Bradford

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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 »

How to Convert your Photos into a Paint-by-number Pattern.

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Converts photos into a paint-by-number pattern. Just scan the photo or load graphics file from disk, choose the brand of paints/crayons to be used and the program will convert your photo to a paint-by-number pattern... more »

How to do a Graffiti Throwie

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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 »

How to Draw a Cat's Eye

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Cats are beautiful, fascinating and not that hard to draw once you learn how to do a cat's features accurately! This series of articles will explore each of a cat's facial features so that you can create a portrait of your cat... more »

How to Draw a Realistic Image

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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 »

How to Draw a Skull

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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 »

How to Draw a Strawberry in Derwent Inktense

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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 »

How to Drop Off an Illustration Portfolio

By Jacqueline Spencer

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Being a freelance illustrator is a dream job for most artists. Having your work exposed to many people is exciting. But how does one drop off a portfolio for consideration? This article should help with the process... 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 Learn About Edvard Munch and His Art

By Michael Motta

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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 »

How to Make a Modern Art Guest Book

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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 »

How to Make a Spray Paint Art Planet

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The new craze of spray paint art is easy to learn, and you can become quite the expert so long as you know how much paint you are putting onto any single area on your canvas or board. Planets are a common subject for many spray paint artists, and ... more »

How to Mix Orange Paint

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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 »

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 »

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