Painting | ART SECRETS STUDIO 3/5

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The Power of Radial Lines: A Composition Game-Changer

Unlock the power of radial lines: a technique to elevate compositions & guide viewer's eye.

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Protecting Your Brushes from Pests: A Brush Owner's Worst Nightmare

Protect your precious brushes from pests with Chris' expert tips on sealant packages & cedar blocks #ArtSupplies #BrushProtection

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What You Have to Know about Oiling Out with Oil Painting: Chris Answers Questions

Preserve your oil paintings. Learn how to clean surfaces, manage drying times based on humidity, and choose varnishes, for longevity of art.

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The Power of Protecting Transparent Colors for Depth and Beauty

One of the most crucial aspects of oil painting is layering. Each layer is important and impacts the result in terms of color intensity.

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Destroying the Shape: A Look at Sargent's Unique Painting Technique

Sargent destroys shapes, forces us to look beyond the obvious, & trains our eye to see the beauty in chaos.

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My Favorite Art Books: The Power of Loomis' "Creative Illustration" and Ray Smith's "Perspective Drawing" Gombrich's "The Story of Art".

Chris discusses Loomis' "Creative Illustration" & Ray Smith's "Drawing is..." highlighting their significance in understanding art principle

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Unlocking the Power of Light and Use of Lines: Halftone & Notan are Essential Takeaways for Artists

Learn how halftones, notan & light quality shape stories & moods in drawings. Every stroke counts!

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The Art of Storytelling: How to Guide Your Viewer's Eye with Found Edges

Master the art of storytelling in painting by using 'found edges' to guide the viewer's eye & create visual flow.

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Uncovering the Secrets of Sargent's Art: A Journey Through Concepts and Principles

Unlocking the secrets of Sergeant's art: exploring concepts & principles behind his remarkable paintings #SergeantArt #ArtTips

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Painting: There Can Only Be One Dominant Color

Emphasize one dominant color, balance temperature & harmony in your painting for cohesive art.