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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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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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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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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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, …
Guys, listen... just practicing different brushstrokes can totally transform your paintings. And this works for both acrylic and watercolor paintings! In fact, there are tons of different brushstroke techniques you can try to add textures and blended effects to your art, and I'm going to share 10 of them with you right here, right now. …
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In need of some painting inspiration? Er... "paint-spiration?" Well, I got you! Below, I've creating a running list (that I frequently update!) to share all of my top, totally free painting classes with you. These are all available to watch right now on YouTube, and most only require you to have a few simple art …
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Calling all art lovers near and far... I have an announcement to make. From now through December 20th, 2023, you can get one FREE hand-painted, holiday-themed greeting card with EVERY item purchased and shipped from my Etsy shop, Canvas by Kari! (See pictures of those below.) And I've got lots of great items, trust me... …
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Oh, why didn't I think of doing this until now... Well, anyway, I've finally done it. I've turned some of my best paintings into printable wall art! Now, I know I've offered you guys a ton of free printables in the past... but, sorry, these one's aren't completely free. They're pretty close, though, coming right …
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