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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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Micron Pens: A Watercolor Artist's Favorite Tool, Pen & Ink
We love Micron pens! They're archival, waterproof & perfect for layering over watercolor. My favorite is size 5 for detail & bold lines.
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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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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.
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Capturing Art: A Quick and Easy Guide to Museum Photography
Master museum photography with our tips! Learn quickly about lenses, sensors & capturing art on the go.
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Part 1 of 7: Are Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?
Explore how brushstrokes transformed art! From tempera's hard edges to Leonardo & Raphael's soft sfumato, discover the impact of brushes.
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Spiral vs. Bound: Which Sketchbook Wins the Art Class Showdown? And Reinforce Your Spiral Bindings with Fishing Line!
Choosing between spiral & bound sketchbooks? An art teacher spills secrets for durability, size & ease of use.
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My Top Picks for Travel Journaling: Hahnemuhle Nostalgia Sketch Pad & Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad
Discover my top picks for travel journaling: Strassman sketch pad & Strath Moore 400 series paper. Perfect for on-location art. #ArtJournal
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Best Drawing Paper Ever Rives BFK Paper: A Printing Tradition that Has withstood Time
Discover the timeless excellence of Rives paper, a trusted companion for artists & creatives worldwide since the mid-19th century. #Rives
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