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Spiral vs. Bound: Which Sketchbook Wins the Art Class Showdown? And Reinforce Your Spiral Bindings with Fishing Line!
Choosing between spiral & bound sketchbooks? An art teacher spills secrets for durability, size & ease of use.
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My Top Picks for Travel Journaling: Hahnemuhle Nostalgia Sketch Pad & Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad
Discover my top picks for travel journaling: Strassman sketch pad & Strath Moore 400 series paper. Perfect for on-location art. #ArtJournal
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Best Drawing Paper Ever Rives BFK Paper: A Printing Tradition that Has withstood Time
Discover the timeless excellence of Rives paper, a trusted companion for artists & creatives worldwide since the mid-19th century. #Rives
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Why Classical Art is Important and the Three Stages: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric
There are three stages to mastering the visual language of classical art – stages that reveal not just technical skill and profound emotion.
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Would Leonardo da Vinci, John S. Sargent, or Raphael Have Trouble Adjusting a Modern Photograph to Evoke The Intended Message?
Learn how da Vinci, Sargent, and Raphael might have to adjust their thinking to evoke the message of a modern photograph.
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The Power of Radial Lines: A Composition Game-Changer
Unlock the power of radial lines: a technique to elevate compositions & guide viewer's eye.
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The Art of Erasing: A Review of Prisma Color and Other Favorite Erasers
Discover your perfect eraser! Reviewing Prisma Color & other favorite erasers for artists to achieve flawless art. #arttips #erasers
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The Simple Trick to Scaling Your Artwork: Proportion Wheel for Art and Proportional Canvas Measurement
Scale your artwork with ease using this simple trick: reference one outside measurement for proportional canvas measurement #ArtSecrets
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Lumograph (Blue) and Faber-Castell (Green): Which Pencil is for Me?
Explore the world of art supplies, from Staedtler vs. Faber-Castell pencils to the importance of sharpeners and mechanical pencils.
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Capturing Mood: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Expressive Charcoal Drawings
Discover the art of capturing mood with charcoal! Step-by-step guide on creating expressive charcoal paintings & conveying emotion.
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