Welcome, fellow painter! Let's go over some quick and easy ways to add value to your paintings. Value is, of course, a lot of things in the world of art—but, here, we're talking about value in terms of highlights and lowlights. Specifically, we're going to cover highlights in this article. Why Should I Add Highlights …
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What Is “Value” in Painting & Why Does it Matter?
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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NEW: Learn to Paint a Succulent or Two in This Online Course
...with the brand new "Succulent Series" painting course, found right here on Canvas Academy! Listen, if you're a fellow artist wanting to take your paintings to the next level... this is the perfect course for you. It's all about learning to paint succulent plants (which are, of course, everyone's favorite flowering cacti!) with realism. In …
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Learn Online with This Free Paint Blending Workshop for Beginners
Welcome back (or welcome, if you're new here!), fellow artists. Today, I've got an amazing, totally free painting workshop to share with you! And it's all about practicing your acrylic paint blending technique. And, yes, I realize that that is quite a mouthful to say aloud... but, hey, we're just here to make ourselves better …
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Take This Free “Color Theory & Painting” Workshop Online Now
Yessssss, my fellow painters—we have another amazingly awesome free painting class to share with you today! And, actually, this one is a bit more of a "workshop", if you will, because it's focused on practicing and learning new painting techniques through a set of specific exercises. And, not only does this painting workshop come with …
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How to Make Your Own Hand-Painted Greeting Cards
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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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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Introducing… a New Way to Learn Painting
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 …
Come Get This FREE 7-Day Painting Challenge Book
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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