Understanding light and shadow in art is crucial for creating depth and emotion in any piece. When I first picked up a paintbrush, I remember being captivated by how light could completely transform a scene. The way a beam of sunlight danced across a tabletop, casting intricate shadows, made me realize that light isn’t just…
Put your hands together folks, for we are about to talk about portrait drawing, which is intimate and a single glance capturing the likeness of people on paper is one rewarding experience. As a person who draws, subtle intricacy and close attention to detail makes portraiture an incredibly fulfilling form of art, albeit one that…
Painting techniques can significantly improve simply by implementing basic color theory in the artwork. When starting out as an artist many aspiring painters have an apprehension with the prominent aspect of color. Color theory is defined as the analysis of color combinations with respect to their application in a piece of work and how it…
Exploring the world of digital art brushes opens up a vibrant realm of creativity. Begin by picturing yourself in a jam-packed art studio while the scent of wet paint and the sound of brushes sweeping over a canvas greets you. Now, take this sensation by introducing it into the virtual world, where brushes are no…
Do You Want to Bring Out the Artist in You? Every one of us has a moment when we feel like we can do the impossible, and for some that moment is accompanied by the feeling of doodling sometime during a meeting or sketching the edges of a notebook. It’s all so simple, but what…
Layering is the backbone of texture within any mixed media art piece. It is definitely the element that can turn a single painting into a stunning masterpiece. Once, when I was trying layering for the first time, I was completely fascinated by only a few layers of paints on a canvas. To achieve layering, consider…
There is something wonderfully captivating about the brush strokes you master as an artist. Be it your first time even picking up a brush for the first time, or you have been doing it for years, For painting, it’s as if you’ve found your distinctive signature that is solely yours, and fittingly so, a means…
If you’ve ever admired a canvas that resembles a whirlpool of color, then you’ve come across the professional art technique called acrylic pour painting. This style of art has gone viral in the art community, and rightfully so! Acrylic pour painting makes it possible for the inexperienced and even a seasoned artist to unleash their…
Do you including yourself on a number of people who have come across a website and felt as though they were looking at an online pamphlet? It can be rather confronting when a website doesn’t seem to interact with its audience or invite them for any sort of interaction. That’s where the interactive design elements…
I have a vivid memory of the first time I came across an abstract painting. I found myself transfixed while feeling somewhat bewildered, there was no single shape or even a natural landscapes instead, a mix and swirl of colors. It was a completely new perspective of viewing the art, challenging the very core idea…
I remember the first time I dabbled with oil paints. I was both elated and nervous as I had the thought that it’s the magic sauce that distinguishes a beginner with a captivating painting. I’d observe the finest works by artists and marvel at how the paintings had the power to make the viewer feel…
It is simply so enjoyable and liberating to learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. The very first time when I dipped a brush in color, I was fascinated. And what’s even better is that you don’t have to be an expert to be able to paint. Once you learn the skill, the watercolors can seem…