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“Drawing and painting subjects can be quite difficult. Drawing the simple patterns of light that drape these subjects, much easier. Search out abstract patterns and you’re one step closer to capturing realism.” —Anthony Waichulis, from “Now You See It…” in … Full Article

Squint at your subject. Begin by squinting at your subject or your reference photo. Squinting eliminates most of the distracting detail and small value changes. You’ll notice that the white or light-valued areas stand out clearly, while the rest of … Full Article

“With acrylic I can really play around and experiment. I want to freedom to try anything, so I appreciate that I can keep moving ahead to something new.” — Jacqui Beck, from “A Metaphor for Life” in the September 2007 … Full Article

Give people a reason to come back. Update your website’s content frequently with fresh images, essays and news. When people realize your site continually changes, they’ll be more likely to stop by. This tip is an excerpt from an article … Full Article

“My paintings record a feeling, a mood. They are a way to honor nature.” —Mark Workman, from “Contemporary Sublime” in the September 2007 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Inspiration and instruction are at your fingertips when you click here and … Full Article