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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Welcome, fellow painter... Ready to learn how to make beautiful, realistic-looking fruits with just a couple paintbrush strokes? Because, really, painting fruits is a key skill for all artists to learn. And it's actually a lot easier that it looks—all it takes is some attention to detail, plus a bit of practice. And, no, "talent" …
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Welcome, fellow artists, to a quick crash course in "value"—one of the key elements of art, and one of the key pieces to making your paintings look beautiful. We've already gone over color theory in the past, which is just as important to understand when it comes to painting, whether you prefer working in acrylics, …
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Welcome, fellow painters (and brand new painters!). It's time to learn not just how to paint—but how to hand-paint greeting cards. Just like some of these! Why Make Your Own Cards Okay, sure, you could always stop by the dollar store and pick up a handful of cheap greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc... but, …
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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, …
Everybody absolutely loves the look of watercolor flowers. After all, they can appear to pop off the page or canvas with vibrant colors that seamlessly flow into one another, and that's something beautiful. But, then the other shoe drops because... well, admiring watercolor flowers is one thing, and making watercolor flowers is completely another! Don't …
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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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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