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Best Holiday Gifts for Artists
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
No matter the style or medium of the artist, these holiday gift ideas will work for them all. more...
How to Increase Creativity During an Illness
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
Sometimes it takes an illness to show the artist what is really important in life. If the artist is thoughtful, an this experience can increase creativity in their art. more...
Sometimes artists face a creative block. Often, this is caused by a lack of interesting painting subjects for still lifes. Luckily, still life ideas are everywhere. more...
In: Drawing
Choosing the right sketching supplies helps an artist sketch more, and no sketching supply is more important than a good sketchbook. more...
10 Ways to Celebrate International Artist Day
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
Picasso's birthday marks a day of celebration for artists all over the world. International Artist Day is a grassroots campaign to bring awareness to the fine arts. more...
How to Create a Signature Painting Style
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
A signature painting style makes an artist stand out from the crowd. This can bring the artist more sells, a following and maybe even fame. more...
How to Paint Autumn Landscapes
As with any type of seasonal landscape painting, autumn landscapes incorporate certain colors and light to set the mood. more...
Sometimes the simplest of items can create interesting still life paintings. Drawing a doll, for example, can bring a human element to an artwork. more...
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Protecting the Paper of a Pencil Drawing
In: Drawing
By: Venice Kichura
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
By: Lawrence Koppy
Somewhere in Time - A Classic Introspective
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
By: Susan Tabar
Painting Pet Portraits on Commission
By:
Lyn Rasmussen
How to Take a One-time Guided Painting Lesson
In: Painting/Drawing (general)
By: Alicia King
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