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

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

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

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

Choosing between spiral & bound sketchbooks? An art teacher spills secrets for durability, size & ease of use.

Discover my top picks for travel journaling: Strassman sketch pad & Strath Moore 400 series paper. Perfect for on-location art. #ArtJournal

There are three stages to mastering the visual language of classical art – stages that reveal not just technical skill and profound emotion.

Learn how da Vinci, Sargent, and Raphael might have to adjust their thinking to evoke the message of a modern photograph.