Author Archives: Martha Newfield

Erasing More Than Mistakes

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

How to use an eraser as a tool for brightening up your drawings. Full Article

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Getting the Message Across

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

Use value and color to better communicate your theme with viewers. Full Article

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Putting It All Together

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

Create believable still lifes by using shape, depth, value and color. Full Article

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Leaving Your Mark

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

How visible brushstrokes can give your work a more painterly appearance. Full Article

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Art Clinic Chickadee

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

How to create a unified design in watercolor. Full Article

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Value-added Impact

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

Enhance your focal point with well-placed lights and darks. Full Article

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Lightening a Mood

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Martha Newfield

Fine-tune the drama of your subject by adjusting the shadows, edges and design. Full Article

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