Many people want to become an artist, yet they feel they were not “born” with the talent to do so. I personally disagree with this belief. To become an accomplished artist is just like anything else in life. It requires the correct mindset and the willingness to succeed.
DESIRE – First and foremost, you [...]

Oil paint is one of the most versatile and adaptable painting mediums in existence today. There are many techniques and effects possible with oil paint. Oil paint can be applied in thin transparent glazes or washes, or the paint can be mixed to a thick buttery consistency and applied using a painting knife.
There [...]

The acrylic painting medium is a fairly new addition to the various painting mediums available to todays artists. It has been around since the 1950’s and has been continually under development and refinement ever since.
Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its wonderful versatility. It can be applied thickly as an [...]

When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused [...]

Brushes are the most important painter’s tools. Buying brushes is not just a random decision, but one that should be made carefully. Selection of brushes is personal and is based upon needs and level of investment desired. Because a brush will only last as well as it is cared for, proper cleaning and storage of [...]

A well executed portrait is expected to show the inner essence of the subject (from the artist’s point of view, of course) not just a physical likeness.
The term ‘portrait painting’ can also describe a painted portrait. Portraitists create their portraits by commission or are inspired by admiration or affection for the subject. If an [...]

Art photography is a recently new form of art that has just started to become incredibly popular over the last couple of years as the advancements in digital photography has jumped a level or two. So what is art photography? Basically it’s just a form of picture taking that is rendered in a certain way [...]

Nature has a way of soothing people and making them connect with their inner selves. Perhaps that is why landscape paintings are so popular. Beautiful flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, deserts and greenery all over nature֒s wonders are the best muse an artist can get to be inspired.
However capturing the beauty of an [...]

Art can be defined as the deliberate use of some medium to communicate emotions or ideas between minds. The mediums of art can be as diverse as paintings, music, dance, sculpture. Basically, art requires creativity and imagination to convey the thoughts and ideas of the artist to the minds of others. An artwork is judged [...]

Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have.
What is “Fat Over Lean?” Fat over lean is one of the most fundamental approaches [...]