Author Archives: Greg Albert

Art Clinic: Playing With Value Contrasts

Greg Albert suggests some value contrast improvements to a pastel seascape.
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Unforgettable Face

Three factors contribute to the dramatic effect of a charcoal portrait by Diane Chilson. Full Article

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Botanical Painting

Teasels and Berries (watercolor) is a lovely botanical painting that should inspire artists to explore this unusual and interesting genre. Full Article

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Deliberate Color Choices

You can learn a lot about handling color from a paper mosaic. Full Article

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Contrast: Color, Value and Texture

Enjoying the Sunlight (pastel) by Ida M. Glazier grabs the viewer’s eye for several reasons: good use of light and dark color contrast, a solid composition and excellent use of texture. Full Article

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Design That Delivers

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No matter how representational or realistic, a painting must be based on an underlying composition of interesting shapes, effective use of contrast, and a path for the eye. Full Article

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The Art of Scribbling | by Greg Albert

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Learn the basics of gesture drawing to form a foundation for sketching. Full Article

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Capturing Personality

Reaching beyond photorealism gives portraits more personality.  Full Article

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Guided Still Life

A well-prepared composition will direct the viewer’s eye where you intend. Full Article

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My approach to critiquing

Learn about an artist/instructor’s two basic criteria for analyzing a painting. Full Article

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