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30/04/2020

Many painters are drawn to color like bees to honey.

Many painters are drawn to color like bees to honey. The kaleidoscopic array of intense color choices available today is due in large part to the introduction of new organic pigments, such as Anthraquinone, Dioxazine, Hansa, Napthol, Phthalo and Quinacridone. These pigments are capable of retaining....

30/04/2020

If you’re new to pastel, I hope you won’t be intimidated by the term technique.

If you’re new to pastel, I hope you won’t be intimidated by the term technique. A reassuring definition, according to Webster, tells us that technique is simply “an artist’s special method of ex*****on used to obtain a certain result.” shows methods that work for me, and I’ll be right al...

29/04/2020

Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to14 hours a day.

29/04/2020

Cats and humans have been associated for nearly 10000 years.

17/04/2020

Iceland, island of fire and ice, has become one of the world’s top destinations, not only with thrill-seeking adventurers, but also nature lovers looking for something different.

Iceland, island of fire and ice, has become one of the world's top destinations, not only with thrill-seeking adventurers, but also nature lovers looking for something different. Here you'll discover active volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, ice fields, and fjords, for this sparsely populate...

17/04/2020

One of the prettiest is the tiny coastal town of Dornoch, noted for its cathedral and castle ruins.

Encompassing a broad swath of Scotland stretching from Inverness north to Thurso, Scotland's spectacular Highlands are separated from the rest of the country by the Great Glen: Glen More. This ancient fault line was used to create the remarkable Caledonian Canalextending from the west coast to the e...

13/04/2020

Art Gallery of New South Wales

the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of the nation’s major distinguished museums. Dating back to 1885, the Art Gallery houses grand courts,

13/04/2020

Daintree National Park

It is a Wet Tropics World Heritage Area since its ecosystem is one of the most prehistoric in the world. Located in Far North Queensland, the area of this national park belongs to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people.

04/04/2020

Using a hand mirror will achieve the same result as if you left your drawing for a day and came back with fresh eyes.

If you’re like most new artists,” Sarah says, “you see a beautiful finished sketch or drawing and you think, I want to do that! But you may have no idea just how that was achieved. A host of questions need to be answered to be able to create something like that yourself, but how do you know wh...

04/04/2020

By applying the pigment in just a few places, the artist creates more impact and infuses the painting with warmth and shine.

William Zorach is a well-known 20th-century sculptor who participated in the Armory Show of 1913 and whose work is held in numerous public collections. But as his career unfolded and he found his way as a sculptor, watercolor paintingwas always part of his practice. “I have continued to paint wate...

02/04/2020

If you want a friend, buy a dog.

02/04/2020

Every dog must have his day.

11/09/2019

Acrylic paints require a long curing time before they take on characteristics similar to traditional oil paints.

The medium has to go onto something, though, and so it’s no surprise that one common question is: “What can you use acrylic paint on?” Q: Will acrylic paint adhere to any surface? How will acrylic perform on a variety of surfaces? A: In general, acrylic paint can adhere to a wide range of subs...

11/09/2019

Before attending a class or even attempting a painting, spend some time making friends with your pastels.

If you’re new to pastel, I hope you won’t be intimidated by the term technique. A reassuring definition, according to Webster, tells us that technique is simply “an artist’s special method of ex*****on used to obtain a certain result.” shows methods that work for me, and I’ll be right al...

10/09/2019

Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.

10/09/2019

In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.

29/08/2019

Let’s start with the last two, professional vs student quality art materials. Professional-grade watercolor paints have pure pigment, meaning no artificial fillers fatten the tube to reduce the cost.

Watercolor artists who take their craft seriously will know the different classification of the paints and how to exploit them. In my last tutorial I indicated the differences in the watercolor paper. Now we will analyze what goes on the paper and how these pigments behave for watercolor painting. C...

28/08/2019

Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.