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

Color Blocking can ruin your painting. Every brushstroke is a decision, shaping the viewer's journey through the painting's world.

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

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.

Canvas tone dramatically impacts color intensity & message in a painting. Dominant colors carry the intended message.

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

Scale your artwork with ease using this simple trick: reference one outside measurement for proportional canvas measurement #ArtSecrets

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