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Leonardo daVinci & Aerial Perspective with Sfumato, Softening Edges by Getting Darker Farther Away

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

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Understanding How To Use The Color Wheel - You Might Be Using the Color Wheel Wrong!

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

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Lazy Painting Techniques: Get Back to Work Without Leaving Your Spot

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

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Simplifying Charcoal: My Favorite Brands and Why

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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Painting Technique: Humanism with Donatello & Mary Magdalene with Giotto's & Darker Farther Away

Donatello's "Mary Magdalene" embodies early Renaissance humanism, expressing emotion through texture & expressive mark-making.

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Part 6 of 7: Varying Your Edges Lord Ribblesdale Sargent, Analyzing Lord Ribblesdale

Uncovering John Sargent's secrets: his edge work technique and masterful use of texture to create depth & contrast.

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Tips and Techniques: How to Use Powdered Graphite and Nylon Charcoal Balls with Bristol Paper

Discover the versatility of Bristol paper: perfect for sketches, experimentation & artistic expression.

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Sketch Drawing to Explain Giotto's 3D Mass & Solidity - Gradually Lighter to Darker, Farther Away

As you wander through the grand halls of art museums, surrounded by masterpieces from around the world, it's easy to feel a sense of...

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Softening Edges by Cross Hatching, Analyzing Lord Ribblesdale with a Rosemary Brush

Softening edges with a round brush creates subtle contrast & direction, inviting viewer focus while balancing bold strokes.

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Strathmore 300 Series Paper: The Artist's Best Friend for Sketching and Experimentation

Master sketching & charcoal art with Strathmore 300 Series paper! Forgiving, erasable & perfect for quick studies & exploration.