In this two-part series, Bill shows you how to work with transparent colors on a black canvas. There are two types of paint: opaque and transparent. As the name implies, transparent paints allow colors from beneath the paint to show through. Transparent paints are also used a lot in glazing paintings. The old masters used glazing a lot in their art as they worked with light … [Read more...]
3 “Sins” of experienced artists
A year ago we wrote an article about the three “sins” beginning artists make. Today, we want to discuss those that plague experienced artists. These tips come from Alexander Master Artist Tom Anderson. He based them on over twenty-five years experience as an artist and teacher. Overworking an area It makes sense that experienced artists would fall prey to … [Read more...]
Learning To See
In the book, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", Dr. Betty Edwards discusses how artists see the world. She states: "Drawing is a curious process, so intertwined with seeing that the two can hardly be separated. The ability to draw depends on one's ability to see the way an artist sees. This kind of seeing, for most people, requires teaching because the artist's way of … [Read more...]
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