Howdy, fellow artist! Today, I want to share a little bit of a secret with you. And it's called... well, how to add "value" to your paintings. And, just so we're clear—I'm talking about value as an element of art, not as in how to make your paintings more "valuable". Now, of course, if you're …
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Artist Explains How Taylor Swift Is Painted [Video!]
Now, yes, we all know who the great T Swift is... but, do you know how her portrait is painted? Because, get ready, you're about to learn exactly how her face is "made" in paints. And, whether you're an artist yourself or not, there's a lot we can learn from the beautiful Miss Swift in …
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What Are “Still Life” Paintings: A Guide for Beginners
Hey there, fellow painter! Ready to learn what "still life" paintings are and how to actually go about making one of your own? Because that's what this article is all about today–plus, we'll be sharing a lot of tips when it comes to making fruits in still life paintings. Because, yep, fruits are the heart, …
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How to Master Flowers with Acrylic Paint
Ready to take your acrylic flowers to the next level? Because, whether you're a beginner painter still having trouble with making any flowers on your canvases or you're an experienced artist wanting to make your flowers more photo-realistic... well, I've got tips for you! After all, painting flowers is a key skill that we should …
Line, Shape & Form: 3 Key Elements to Your Paintings
Hey there once again, fellow artists, and welcome to a quick-fire lesson in just a few of the elements of art—which, if you didn't know, are just some of the key components that we should try to add to our paintings to make them speak to us visually. Now, there are actually 7 total elements …
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Here’s How to Paint Pets Like a Pro
Hello there, lovely painters. If you're new around here, let's get acquainted really quickly... I am Kari Lynn M., a fellow artist just like you! And I happen to be an artist who loves connecting with other artists, chatting art, and sharing art tips and such... so, hey, let's just be friends already, right? Alright, …
An Artist Breaks Down How Marilyn Monroe Is Painted
Ever wondered how professional painters... well, paint portraits? Or have you ever wanted to learn how to paint professional portraits yourself? Today's your lucky day. And... gosh, I'm so excited for this! Now, for those of you who I may not have met yet... hey there; I'm Kari Lynn M., a professional artist who loves …
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So… What in the Heck Is “Color Theory”???
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 …
Snatch Up This FREE Painting Journal/Workbook
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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Take a Painting “Class” with Me!
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 …
