One of the questions I get asked a lot from students is I have this photo I want to paint, where do I start? Obviously I help guide them in the process, it’s every artists goal to paint from their own inspirations, you see something and want to capture it. However until you understand all the […]
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When I paint a subject, I often like to create a blend between the subject and the background, so they are almost intertwined. I find it can add excitement and energy to your painting. This technique, often referred to as soft edges, involves blurring the edges of your subject and merging it with the background
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For this weeks ‘Painting Tip’ I wanted to share a little painting tip that I’ve always found to be incredibly useful when painting: creating high contrast in your paintings using value. By juxtaposing light against dark, you can draw the viewer’s eye to the most important parts of your artwork, making it more dynamic and captivating. Take
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