Top Art Techniques & Tips

Bring new life to your work with our wide selection of art demonstrations, techniques and tips. A new painting pointer, drawing trick or art tool might make the difference in your next still life or portrait. Now you can paint with knives or learn how to scumble. Art techniques can stretch across media, so whether you work with watercolor, oil, colored pencil or pastel you’ll find something to advance your art.

Paint a Crystal Vase | Step-by-Step from Soon Warren

Posted on April 10, 2013 by NickK

The keys to painting cut crystal in watercolor are a detailed drawing, masking fluid and patient glazing. Full Article

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Photographing Paintings | Keeping a Record of Your Work

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Richard

Photographing finished paintings can be one of the most frustrating aspects of painting, but still one of the most necessary. These photographic records are invaluable when reminiscing about past accomplishments, a necessity for entering most juried exhibitions, and a prerequisite for publication. Since most artists either sell or gift their works, it’s paramount to keep a high quality photographic record for future reference. Full Article

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Painting Demo | How to Use Hard and Soft Edges

Posted on April 5, 2013 by NickK

Read about techniques for using hard and soft edges to direct attention, show dimensionality and depict the play of light. Full Article

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How to Draw a Landscape

Posted on April 3, 2013 by NickK

Graphite can be a rich and expressive medium for a “painterly” scene when drawing a landscape. Full Article

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Underpaintings Help Keep Correct Values

Posted on March 27, 2013 by NickK

Keep your lights and darks on track with a monochromatic underpainting. Full Article

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Creativity Workshop | Loosen Up

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Williams

May Flowers (watercolor on paper, 10x14) by Richard Stephens

by Richard Stephens Over the years, I’ve had many students take my watercolor workshops because they want to “loosen up.” Because I strive for a loose, spontaneous look in my watercolor paintings, they want to learn my tricks. One … Full Article

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Creative Freedom | A Free Demo

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

I recently told you about Maggie Price’s newest book, Creative Freedom: 52 Art Ideas, Projects and Exercises to Overcome Your Creativity Block, and the response was so positive that I’d like to share an excerpt from one of the contributing writers, so you don’t have to just take it from me. Get the free demo here! Full Article