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

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

Unlock realism through texture, Contrapposto & guiding the viewer's eye. Discover how 'losing and finding an edge' transforms your art.

There are various ways to achieve a sharp edge, and one of my favorites is using a bristle fan brush into wet paint.

Master oil painting with our guide to "oiling out"! Learn this technique for vibrant colors, smooth glazes & durable finishes.

Unlock your creativity with the basics of pencil sharpening, gestural drawing, and attitude and energy.

Discover the art of cross-hatching! Learn from Rembrandt & Renaissance masters, master soft edges, and add depth to your paintings.

Rafael's "Alba Madonna" captures masterful color, composition & detail in this high Renaissance period.

Unlock the power of color theory: transparent colors, value structure, lost & found areas, and aerial perspective.

Learn how contrast creates depth & tells stories in your art! Explore color theory, light & shadow techniques with examples from eye to appl