Felt tip markers are a good medium to use for sketches as well as finished renderings for presentations, graphic design, advertising and package design. Felt tip markers are water or solvent based. Water based markers are generally non-toxic. Permanent markers are solvent based using xylene, ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol or methyl isobutyl ketone as the […]
Any metal when given art form, looks stunning, so if you are fascinated with metal craft, it’s no wonder. Brass craft, iron craft, silver craft, copper craft, bronze craft, wrought iron craft- whatever metal you choose for making a craft, it will be undoubtedly sharp. Beginners need not to worry about that. You’ll probably […]
THERE IS NO SECRET There is no fine line between being creative and not being creative. There are gradations, however, and these can change. That is because we are all, as human beings, basically creative. Have you ever had a problem, came up with a solution and solved it yourself? That is being creative. Have […]
Oils are one of the great classic media, and have dominated painting for five hundred years. They remain popular for many reasons: their great versatility, offering the possibility of transparency and opacity in the same painting; the lack of colour change when the painting dries; and ease of manipulation. The colours are made by dispersing […]
Recently, there has been a great deal of interest in art paintings. This trend has acquired lots of acceptance in the last couple of years. Numerous individuals are actually exhibiting an interest in canvas art paintings. These paintings are, today, looked at as important parts of modern interior designs. This is why many people are […]
My style of painting is all about feeling – emotion. It’s about capturing that magical moment in time when the truth and sheer beauty of nature makes you catch your breath. You know the one – I think as artists, we have all experienced it. You wander around a garden, your eye is attracted to […]
LEARN HOW TO DRAW You will be amazed at how much learning how to draw will help improve your oil paintings. In fact, years ago art students were not permitted to paint until they learned the fundamentals of drawing. Drawing gets you more in touch with value, line and form without the distraction of color. […]
Is it possible to have a perfect painting? And, if so, what would a perfect painting be like? Artists do seek perfection in their art by various means. For example if the sun is at 11 o’clock, then the shadows of the objects should fall exactly at 5.00 o’clock (or diametrically opposite) this could be […]
While a blank canvas can be used for painting, you have to do it with a lot of care. Being full of ideas is not enough. If you want to be on the right track, we suggest that you use the following tips for painting on canvas. Read on to know more. 1. Get Your […]
Aerial landscapes These landscapes depict the land from above. Some aerial landscapes have the viewpoint looking straight down from above, so the painting’s all land and no sky. Others have the viewpoint looking across, so the artist can see both the land and the sky, but from a much higher viewpoint. Artists travel in airplanes, […]
Creating your first canvas painting can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider; which canvas to use, whether to use oil or acrylic paints and what type of brush to use. The best thing to do is to experiment and find what works best for you. There are a number of […]
How to paint people with watercolors, oils or acrylics can be done as a detailed portrait or as a simple suggestion of a figure. Either way adding people to your paintings is a great way to add interest. The viewer will spend more time looking at your painting when there are people featured in […]
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