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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Anybody else ever feel that certain tinge of jealously when you look at another artist's painting, sigh, and think, "ugh, if only I could be that talented..." Listen—you're not alone. And, listen to this—there is definitely a way to become just as great a painter as the artist next to you without having so-called "talent". …
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Hello, fellow artist. Ever wanted to tell a story or convey a "deeper meaning" with your paintings? Well, that's what we're all here to chat about today. Because art is about telling a story to your viewers, even if you don't realize you're doing it. So, check out the full video below in which we …
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Hello there, fellow artist! If you're here, reading this right now... I'm assuming you're interested in selling your artwork at art festivals, craft fairs, and similar events, right? Well, lucky you, because I've got a full-length video detailing how I go about doing just that—and I give tons of tips and insights for newbies who …
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Welcome, fellow artist, to... well, this is certainly a different kind of video, that's for sure. Because, here, we're going to rank the best and worst smells of the art world! That includes everything from Mod Podge to oil paints... and you're invited to rank each scent, too. Check out the video below, then sign-in …
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Get excited, fellow painters, because we're about to take a crash course through one of the most important topics to learn in the painting world: the 7 elements of art. Now, this is a full, free (!) painting workshop/class that you can take right here, right now. A full 3-page workbook is also included, and …
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Howdy, fellow painters! Today, I want to chat with you about a few (6 to be specific) surfaces that we, as artists, can paint on. This includes the classic stretched canvas and paper surfaces, but we'll also go over less commonly used items, like glass jars. You can hear the full chat in the video …
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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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