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Creating Movement with Figure Ground Relationship: Charcoal Drawing Analysis using Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Libyan Sybil

Understand art like never before! Learn the figure-ground relationship & see how artists create drama & movement.

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My absolute favorite eraser is hands down the kneaded eraser. Some might say I draw with the eraser as much as with my pencil - learn why.

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Exploring the contrasting styles of Sargent & Sorolla! We analyze their use of light, value, & color with each artist.

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Learn about Grisaille painting! Discover how this technique, using shades of gray as a base, impacts color vibrancy and creates stunning art

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Using a rough drawing and analyzing Botticelli's Primavera, we look at how to make your mark with graphite and charcoal.

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Aerial Perspective: Learn from Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking techniques to soften edges by getting darker farther away.

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Discover how to create stunning color schemes that evoke emotions and convey messages through value, temperature, and color psychology.

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Using Art Mapping and the technique of the Old Masters to tell the story of an American Hero and the 39th President of the United States.

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The reducing lens, a useful and "lazy" resource for painting - step back without moving & prioritize perspective.

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I've simplified my charcoal experience by choosing top brands Winsor Newton's Vine & Marie's Willow for charcoal - here's why!

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