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BECOMING AN ARTIST SERIES (Blog 100) : Tips on painting white objects

Tips on Painting white objects You might think painting white objects couldn’t be any easier. If you think squeezing out some white pain

Physics/Science of Light (PART 4)

Physics/Science of Light (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) Light: Exposure Exposure affects value....

Secrets of the Old Masters: Glazing and Scumbling (Part 3)

Using Grisaille in Conjuction with Glazing The glazing technique goes very well in combination with grisaille. When working in grisaille...

Secrets of the Old Masters: Glazing and Scumbling (Part 2)

In Europe the method of glazing was perfected in the 14th through the 19th century. The majority of the artwork done by the masters...

Physics/Science of Light (PART 3)

Light and Surface Colour (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) When light and surface colour interact our...

Why should art speak to us at an emotional level?

Why should art speak to us at an emotional level? I have to admit finding inspiration can be difficult and tedious, ideas can come and go...

The tortured hands of Michelangelo struggled with chronic osteoarthritis

The cost of hammering, chiseling and painting pieces of priceless art was a high price to pay for Michelangelo, never giving up until his...