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Part 3 of 7: Workhorse Must Have Brushes, Are Leonardo and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?

Discover how softening edges in oil painting brushes revolutionized art history, from Leonardo and Raphael to modern techniques.

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Capturing Art: A Quick and Easy Guide to Museum Photography

Master museum photography with our tips! Learn quickly about lenses, sensors & capturing art on the go.

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Part 2 of 7: Renaissance Brush Revolution, Are Leonardo and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?

Leonardo & Raphael's brushwork is addictive! How brushstrokes communicate meaning. From tempera to oil, learn about sfumato & chiaroscuro.

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COLDS: Exploring Compositional Depth with Contrast, Overlapping Planes, Location, Direction, and Size

Learn how contrast (beyond light & dark), overlapping planes, location, direction & size create compelling narratives in your art.

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Part 1 of 7: Are Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?

Explore how brushstrokes transformed art! From tempera's hard edges to Leonardo & Raphael's soft sfumato, discover the impact of brushes.

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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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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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Transparent Darks Are Beautiful but Sometimes Too Beautiful: Mastering Transparent Colors in Your Paintings

By taking charge of the Elements of Art – color, contrast, pattern, shape, and texture, you can create a narrative that visually transcends.