The Met, 1897-99 (via) - an excellent start to a fabulous Steampunk ensemble. My favorites are the original gowns that unknowingly have that Steampunk flavor. I haven't been working on my wedding gown. I'm quite terrible and maybe lazy, but I just haven't felt like it.
I found these images (explaining how to mix paints to achieve different skin tones) incredibly useful so I wanted to share them. They are from from “Painting the Head in Oil” by John Howard Sanden.…
A short tutorial on how to paint skin tones that look warm and natural.
One artist on how representing herself through her work made her feel proud of her body.
Learn to depict the transparency, shine, and reflections of glass objects on paper, adding a touch of realism to your watercolor artwork.
Persephone is one of the most important goddesses in ancient Greco-Roman mythology. Her story is a timeless tale that has been retold many times over. It's about love, it's about death, and it's also about
The feminist movement has risen hand-in-hand with the divorce rate, and female unhappiness is at an all-time high. In this article, I discuss why wifely submission can be the ultimate tool for marital ease and happiness for both spouses.
Natural Earth Pigments are lush, they hold color in a unique way, not like any other. They are textural and reflect fragments of light, revealing the true beauty of iron. They are deep, full of secret beauty. They hide in earth crevices emitting energy waiting for discovery.
While painting can give you a peace of mind, the art of achieving a perfect skin tone can give you a severe headache. Well, understanding a Picasso painting also requires a creative eye (and these guidelines too). A painting is perfect if it looks real and natural rather than just a piece of paper with colors spread on it. And painting a portrait can be a bit intimidating as well. It’s not that easy to catch a person’s resemblance on the canvas. A portrait is not just about the face and expression or the emotions shimmering in the eyes of the person. A perfect skin tone is a very important factor as well.
If you've been thinkinb about incorporating wetland plants into your landscape, then you definitely want to see this article. Here is everything you need to know about wetland plants.
Artist Peter Hunt was known for his colorful peasant-style folk-art paint designs. He insisted that everyone - even people who couldn't draw a straight line - could create these whimsical designs, using the simple techniques he explains here.
Lately I’ve been writing about a lot of home improvement projects. The blackout shades. The garage renovation that we just started. All day today I’ve been working on tricking out our side yard so it can function as a storage space for our bikes, tools, and such (since we’ll have less storage space in the garage once it’s finished)....
Answering your Instagram questions one week at a time. This week I'm tackling the question from a user, "How do you get inspiration for all your piece?" Learn about what inspires my works and how collection pieces differ from custom commissions. Leave your own question or comment on the blog!
Known as cyanotypes, these blue prints feel like magic to make.
The story of the invention of the love song, the world’s first algorithm, and the mathematics of transcendence.
I’ve been making an exciting foray into the world of natural paints and inks. It’s not so different from natural dyeing really. You can use the same dye plants but just create a really strong dye b…
If you want to appreciate the artistic side of Rockwell’s work, pay attention to his designs.
Learn how to make small, colorful mushrooms from recycled egg cartons, rigatoni pasta, corks, and acrylic paint.
Christopher P Jones is the author of How to Read Paintings, an introduction to some of the most fascinating artworks in art history. For me, there are few works of art that so bravely depict life in…
Are you true night owl? You could have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder.
How To Paint A Fall Barn Beginners can learn how to paint this colorful, bright and cheerful Fall Barn! This painting is an 11" x 14" canvas with acrylic paints. The following post is a
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Basic techniques that are a good starting point for beginners. Learning to paint with acrylics is an ongoing process. #acrylicpainting #paintingtechniques #beginnerpaintingtechniques #painting #art
Online acrylic painting tutorial for beginners. Learn how to paint a summer theme birdhouse on canvas. With video and written instructions.
Learn how to paint a fall golden oak tree with acrylics on canvas. Learn how to paint fall leaves with q-tips.
This tutorial is our members tutorial for the month of December 2020! If you want to learn how to do this lovely landscape scene, head over and subscribe to our SBSP membership! New! You can now
Joaquín Sorolla, Return from Fishing, the Beach in Valencia, 1907 When I ask readers what they are struggling with most in painting, one of the most common replies is a struggle to paint looser and more relaxed. This is a common problem in painting. We tend to overthink and overcomplicate things. The end result is usually
Floral Wreath Online Painting Tutorial Such a lovely wreath painting that you can hang year round! This full tutorial will guide you through how to set up a wreath floral painting on an 11 x
If you are just getting started in your creative journey with acrylic painting, blending acrylic paint is a great place to start!
'As the woods are the same, the trees standing in their places, the rocks and the earth... they are always different too, as lights and shadows and seasons and moods pass through them.' Emily Carr Trees are an endless source of inspiration for me. So many unique combinations of color, light, shadow, form, and other
When you watch some of the top artists paint, you may be wondering how they do it so fast! They seem to make every stroke without hesitation and the canvas quickly takes form and fills with color. The reason they are able to paint so fast is mostly due to experience. The top artists are
Learn three basic techniques for how to blend acrylic paint on any surface. Online tutorial plus guided video.
Learn how to paint a beautiful canyon waterfall painting step by step with acrylics on canvas. Beginner online painting tutorial.
How to Paint a Blue Bird Flying. Give your design motion by painting this blue bird flying along. Easy step by step beginner painting lesson with video. Paint a blue bird flying (or any color
In this post, you will learn fundamental tips for painting leaves. I cover: Many painters seem to get caught up in all the intricate details when painting leaves. They use a small brush to painstakingly depict every single leaf on a tree. But, despite the effort, the end result often looks overworked and tedious. These
Tools to help you simplify while painting. Simplifying is important to be able to create clear and beautiful work. These tools help to see clear and concise
21 Best Free Acrylic Painting Lessons On YouTube that are categorized: acrylic painting supplies, tips, tricks, tutorials and time lapse.
Old buildings are always fascinating and more than often make for lovely paintings. Writers love to use old castles and add the sinister and ghosts in for drama. In this lesson you will learn: 1 How to not copy the colours in the photograph 2 How to simplify the stone work of the walls 3 How to leave unnecessay objects out 4 How to paint the shadow areas 5 Hot add intrigue to the painting
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Paint a chickadee in an apple tree with acrylics! This painting tutorial demonstrates techniques for painting a detailed branch and how to add simple highlights and shadowing on apples. Enjoy and happy painting! Materials Needed
Need a few pointers to get started on your painting journey? Click to learn some simple tips about paint, brushes, painting surfaces and more. #acrylicpaintingtips #acrylicpainting #paintingtips
Learn how to paint fog and mist as well as other transient effects. Full step by step oil painting tutorial for beginners.
