Sometimes various types of art media are confusing, especially when they have similar names. One common source of confusion is between oil pastels and traditional… Read More »Why Oil Pastels Aren’t Pastels: Understanding the Difference
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Beginning decades ago, photorealism in art remains one of the most intriguing visual arts movements. With its striking accuracy and breathtaking detail, this art form… Read More »Photorealism in Watercolor Painting: Why It’s So Popular
Photorealism in Watercolor Painting: Why It’s So Popular
Watercolor painting enchants both artists and art lovers. Historically, watercolor evolved from a simple medium into the celebrated art form we have today. In this… Read More »The History of Watercolor Painting – a Journey Through Time
The History of Watercolor Painting – a Journey Through Time
I love to paint with watercolor. The vibrant colors and transparency make watercolor painting an enjoyable experience. And there’s always a surprise due to the… Read More »Watercolor Painting: An Underrated Medium in the Art World
Watercolor Painting: An Underrated Medium in the Art World
For a one-time art purchase, custom framing saves you time. However, for an art buyer purchasing original art on a regular basis, the cost of… Read More »How to Frame Art – a guide for the beginning art buyer
How to Frame Art – a guide for the beginning art buyer
Complementary colors in art are two colors that lie opposite each other on the color wheel. When used together, these colors yield an artwork that… Read More »Calming Complementary Colors in Art
Calming Complementary Colors in Art
Color in art evokes a wide range of psychological responses. The first thing we notice in a work of art are the colors, and it’s… Read More »My Favorite Color Schemes in Art
My Favorite Color Schemes in Art
Here are ideas on increasing creativity from Brent Eviston’s class Becoming Creative on Udemy. These activities help me find new ways to express myself in… Read More »Here’s How I Boost My Creativity
Here’s How I Boost My Creativity
I carefully choose the media to fit my subject. All my paints, brushes, pastels, pencils, and paper are of professional quality including Winsor & Newton,… Read More »Here’s What’s in My Creative Toolbox