A Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic Paints
Mary asked some great questions about acrylics and specifically about use of brushes and blending for her portrait art. I talk about my step-by-step process for painting portraits in acrylic as well as the blending techniques that help me create softer transitions...What is gestalt? And how does it hurt your drawing?
What is gestalt? And how does it hurt your drawing? In psychology there is a term called gestalt. Oxford dictionary defines it as: “an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.” Say what? That’s what I want to talk about with you today. Our...Do you go too dark or too light? [Studying Value in your Art]
Value is one of the most important elements of art to reflect any level of realism in your art. The funny thing is, we often use line more than value when trying to convey our ideas or what we observe. Today let’s observe some shadows and highlights in a still life...What are the secrets to drawing realistic faces?
Have you ever wanted to better capture likeness in your portraits of people? Have you ever wondered if you could? When I was little I got this idea in my head that the only measure of being a good artist was to draw realistically. Not only should I be able to draw...3 Ways to Improve Your Life Drawing
You may not know this, but drawing or painting from life is a completely different skill set than working from a photograph. Think about it for a minute. When you work from photo reference, you are observing another two-dimensional image. When you work from life,...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
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