Ever felt like your paintings just aren't "real" enough? Especially when you paint someone's face, and particularly their eyes? Listen, we all get frustrated with our own work as artists—it's completely normal. But feeling that frustration is the first step toward improving—it's what motivates us to seek advice and tips to make changes in how …
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Welcome, artists near and far... to the "artist personality quiz"! Ah! So, this is a super fun and simple "quiz" (think of it as one of those random tests we used to see on sites like Buzzfeed all the time!) that's going to actually help you understand your painting style. We're going to find out …
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Ah, Rose... our favorite Golden Girl! Or, as we've all come to know and love over the many, many decades of her career, Betty White, one of the greatest actresses and comediennes of all time. Betty has appeared in so many shows and movies over time, and she certainly made herself a household name for …
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Queen B, Cowboy Carter, Destiny's Child royalty... Come on, she has so many titles, but there's only one true Beyonce. Now, whether you've been a fan of Beyonce since she first arrived on the music scene back in the 90s, or you've loved her music through the decades, there's probably one thing you don't know …
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We all know the King. Yep—we're talking about the one, the only Elvis Presley, also known as the greatest rock n' roll legend there is. Now, even if you think you know everything there is to know about Elvis... do you know how his portrait is painted? Well, in the video below, I explain just …
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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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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, …
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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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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Now, I know it's kind of an odd hour to be up and posting... but, you know, I do my best work after midnight, so whether you're a late-nighter like me and get to see this before you go to bed, or you're the complete opposite and wake up before 2 pm to read all …
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