To trace or not to trace—yep, that's the question. And, while there are (probably) some very strong opinions on this one, I'll just tell you now, artist-to-artist, that tracing is not always cheating. Hear me out! Specifically, I'm talking about tracing a preliminary sketch for a painting that you might do. Because... why would we …
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Hey there, fellow artist! Know what a fan brush is? You know, the one paintbrush in your arsenal that is, likely, the least touched and used? Well, whether you've ever picked up and used that one brush with the fan-shaped bristles you got in that beginner painting kit years ago or not... let's show you …
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Ever felt frustrated with your watercolor paintings? Don't worry—you are 100% not alone. Learning to paint with watercolors can be extremely tricky, especially as a beginner. And there's actually a scientific reason (yes, really!) why. And, of course, there are ways to make watercolor painting way easier on yourself, too. So, if you're looking for …
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