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Using an Unfinished Charcoal Drawing / Sketch to Analyze Venus DeMilo, the Concept of Contrapposto
Unlock realism through texture, Contrapposto & guiding the viewer's eye. Discover how 'losing and finding an edge' transforms your art.
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Part 5 of 7: Cross Hatching with Bristle Fan & Round, The Most Important Brushes for Oil Painting
There are various ways to achieve a sharp edge, and one of my favorites is using a bristle fan brush into wet paint.
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Sharpening Your Pencil and Gesture Drawing to Evoke Attitude & Energy
Unlock your creativity with the basics of pencil sharpening, gestural drawing, and attitude and energy.
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Cross Hatching with Round Brushes, The Most Important Brushes for Oil Painting
Discover the art of cross-hatching! Learn from Rembrandt & Renaissance masters, master soft edges, and add depth to your paintings.
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Unveiling the Depth of "Alba Madonna": A Journey Through Rafael's Artistic Mastery
Rafael's "Alba Madonna" captures masterful color, composition & detail in this high Renaissance period.
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The Power of Color Theory: Transparent Colors, Hierarchy of Contrast, and Lost and Found Areas
Unlock the power of color theory: transparent colors, value structure, lost & found areas, and aerial perspective.
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Mastering Contrast: Telling Your Story Through Color and Contrast
Learn how contrast creates depth & tells stories in your art! Explore color theory, light & shadow techniques with examples from eye to appl
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Ruining Color by "Blocking-In": Every Stroke Maters, Deconstructing Each Layer
Color Blocking can ruin your painting. Every brushstroke is a decision, shaping the viewer's journey through the painting's world.
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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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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.
2 min read
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