Guys, listen... just practicing different brushstrokes can totally transform your paintings. And this works for both acrylic and watercolor paintings! In fact, there are tons of different brushstroke techniques you can try to add textures and blended effects to your art, and I'm going to share 10 of them with you right here, right now. …
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Fellow artists—are you ready to take your painting skills to the next level? Because, today, you can. Yep, right here, right now. With Canvas Academy. Ever wanted to learn how to make paintings of landscapes, portraits, and more? Or have you ever wondered how people actually go from a complete beginner to a well-experienced painter …
This is, honestly, the perfect kick-starter for any beginner (or experienced) artist who wants to commit to a week-long painting journey... and, yes, you read correctly—it's all completely free. Introducing the totally free "Beginner's 7-Day Painting Challenge" book... available for you to download as a PDF/workbook file right here, right now. Download the Painting Book …
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Simply put... well, there's nothing really simple about color theory. However, that doesn't mean it has to be confusing, especially since we need to use it, basically, every time we sit down as artists to paint a canvas! And, while there are probably a hundred different definitions of "color theory", I'll just share mine. Which …
AH—I can't even begin to tell you all how excited I am to share this amazing FREEBIE with you today... Because, hey, I'm a gal who loves to paint... and, assuming you're reading this, you're probably a fellow artist who loves to paint, too. Safe to say? So, to celebrate the beautiful art of painting... …
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In need of some painting inspiration? Er... "paint-spiration?" Well, I got you! Below, I've creating a running list (that I frequently update!) to share all of my top, totally free painting classes with you. These are all available to watch right now on YouTube, and most only require you to have a few simple art …
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(Hint: it's available in full online, and you can take it now, or anytime you'd like!) So, I've done a lot of painting kits/classes for my Etsy shop, but I had some extra time on my hands the other week (that's a first, let's be honest), and I thought... hey, why don't I make a …
Calling all art lovers near and far... I have an announcement to make. From now through December 20th, 2023, you can get one FREE hand-painted, holiday-themed greeting card with EVERY item purchased and shipped from my Etsy shop, Canvas by Kari! (See pictures of those below.) And I've got lots of great items, trust me... …
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So, I felt like I had already shared this news on this here blog, but then I realized that... well, I haven't, so, here it is! I'm trying out something new on Etsy: virtual painting "classes"! Which, actually, are a lot more like painting kits with on-demand video tutorials, but you can definitely call it …
Oh, why didn't I think of doing this until now... Well, anyway, I've finally done it. I've turned some of my best paintings into printable wall art! Now, I know I've offered you guys a ton of free printables in the past... but, sorry, these one's aren't completely free. They're pretty close, though, coming right …
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