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3 Unusual Oil Pastel Techniques
Oil pastels are a unique painting medium because they can be used for painting and drawing by manipulating the sticks of pigment.
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5 Abstract Painting Ideas
Abstract painting is about form, color, lines and the feelings that they invoke. There are many ways to create abstract paintings that fit this criteria.
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5 Face Drawing Ideas
Artists that love figure drawing or life drawing should practice their face drawing techniques to perfect them.
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Best Holiday Gifts for Artists
No matter the style or medium of the artist, these holiday gift ideas will work for them all.
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How to Increase Creativity During an Illness
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.
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10 Unusual Still Life Ideas
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.
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How to Choose a Sketchbook
Choosing the right sketching supplies helps an artist sketch more, and no sketching supply is more important than a good sketchbook.
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10 Ways to Celebrate International Artist Day
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.
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How to Create a Signature Painting Style
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.
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How to Paint Autumn Landscapes
As with any type of seasonal landscape painting, autumn landscapes incorporate certain colors and light to set the mood.
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Tips on How to Draw Dolls
Sometimes the simplest of items can create interesting still life paintings. Drawing a doll, for example, can bring a human element to an artwork.
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How to Paint Dramatic Still Lifes
Sometimes a still life painting needs a little extra drama. An artist can create drama in still lifes using color, contrast and storytelling.
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How to Protect Pastel Paintings
It is important to protect pastel paintings from smudges and tears. Artists can protect their work by using fixatives and special storing methods.
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Fixative Alternatives for Soft Pastel Drawings
Plucky pastel artists can protect pastel drawings and paintings by using free fixative alternatives that are chemical-free.
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How to Use Life Models for Fine Art
Using a life model as a painting or drawing muse may have been the norm for masters like Peter Paul Rubens, but it can potentially bring modern artists legal problems.
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How to Draw a Cartoon Baby
Drawing cartoon babies gives an artist the chance to exaggerate body proportions in fun ways. Plus, it's a great drawing project for kids.
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How to Draw a Cartoon Baby Monkey
It is important to give kids simple drawing exercises, like this baby monkey cartoon character, to boost confidence in drawing skills.
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14 Creative Ideas for Creating Art
The best way to hone painting skills is to paint; and to paint the artist needs ideas. These painting prompts give the artist 14 days of creative painting ideas.
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A Month's Worth of Drawing Ideas
Sometimes an artist just needs to produce art to hone their skills. The hard part is coming up with drawing ideas. This list will keep an artist busy for a whole month.
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How to Paint with Leaves
The key to making fantastic botanical paintings and collages is going straight to the source by painting with leaves.
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How to Do Colored Pencil Techniques
When many people think of colored pencil, they think children's art supply. Using advanced colored pencil techniques, though, the artist can create paint-like drawings.
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How to Take Care of, Protect and Restore Brushes
The most important tool a painter uses is the paint brush. These brushes can cost a lot of money, so it makes since to take clean, store and restore them.
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How to Make a Cloth Brush Holder
Keeping brushes flat and the bristles protected ensures that they paint the way they should. Crafty artists can make a cloth brush holder that makes brush storage a snap.
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How to Travel with Art Supplies
Traveling with art supplies isn't just about protection; it's also about airport guidelines. No artist wants expensive supplies ruined.
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How to Paint a Straight Line
They say that there are no straight lines in nature, but what about everything else? Painting straight lines for man-made items can be done easily, even with shaky hands.
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