PAINTING TECHNIQUES

7 Practical Tips for Finding Sketch-Worthy Winter Scenes

7 Practical Tips for Finding Sketch-Worthy Winter Scenes

Written by Shari Blaukopf For an outdoor painter like me, finding subjects during spring, summer, and fall is quite straightforward, as every season is alive with its unique vibrant colors and specific lighting. However, winter, at least where I live—Montreal, Canada—proves to be quite the challenge. From November to April, the air is brisk, and […]

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Good Things Come in Threes: Painting With a Triad Color Scheme

Good Things Come in Threes: Painting With a Triad Color Scheme

By Brienne Brown Artists have a passion for color. We admire a piece with stunning neutrals, bold chromas, and a thoughtful color accent that ties an artwork together. We appreciate the vivid and lively as well as the understated and soft. However, mastering the art of painting with color can be daunting, particularly for beginners. […]

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Light & Atmosphere: 4 Seasonal Scenes in Pastel

Light & Atmosphere: 4 Seasonal Scenes in Pastel

Written by Robert K. Carsten With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for ambiance, pastelist Dave Kaphammer discovers inspiration in the historic New England buildings and aged agricultural equipment he observes in and around Salem, Mass. “I enjoy seeking subjects in my daily surroundings—items often seen but not fully appreciated—yet sunlight and […]

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