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…
Charcoal drawing is a great source to experience how art mediums can be raw, visceral and physical. For instance, when charcoal is pushed across the surface of paper, you’re able to hear the soft ‘scratch’ that it makes while it visually marks the surface. Not to forget the dust that slowly percolates in the air….
When I think of Collages, I vision them as bonding of worlds. That may sound a tad bit absurd, but I stand by that—I envisage blending stories together and crafting a new one. Be it Paper, fabric, paint or photographs, they serve their own unique purpose. All of these elements combined create a narrative that…
Wondering how to achieve pro-level realistic reflection painting? Then this article is for you. When I painted reflections for the first time, it was like entering a new perspective of the world. Reflections are omnipresent. Try to recall the last time you saw the glint of the sunlight on a body of water or how…
Making non-smooth surfaces within the artworks makes our painting feel 3D, which in turn makes the painting feel more interactive. Surface is a vital feature of the painting because it can easily bring dimension into the flat canvas so polishing surface wouldn’t do it justice. Try to picture running your hand throughout the entire canvas,…
Have you ever looked at a painting and felt like it was appealing and had emotions in it? It’s like looking deeply into something due to the impressiveness of the brightness. This is not just an easy oil painting methodology; the glazing oil painting is an artist’s secret weapon. I remember vividly the first time…
Certain art styles are truly remarkable and one of them is undoubtedly watercolor. The combination of hues merging to form stunning sceneries or intricate flower designs is nothing less than a conversation between the artist and the canvas itself So unique, isn’t it? The way colors and water interact is most certainly science, so mastering…
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…
Are you one of those people who while gazing at a beautiful scenery, wish to sketch it down for eternity? Taking inspiration from nature’s rich color palette and creating landscapes is indeed a fulfilling experience. By using pastels, you can bring your imagination of the stunning landscapes into reality. The first thing that caught my…
The leap-by-leap techniques of ink drawing can unleash the creative vision in you. Ink drawing is somewhat of a fusion of discipline and free expression where every line, every stroke bears emotions and brings beauty from even the simplest of the things. Artists have relied on ’ink’ since ages for visual communication which means ink…