Joining me today is Grace DeVito, a brilliant painter with stunning still lifes. When did you take up painting? I took up painting in high school, watercolor at that time, then oil and acrylic in art college and finally oil painting and illustration from that point on. Is painting your full-time job, or something on … Read more
I am torn about social media. On one hand, it allows us to connect with thousands of other artists around the world. We have almost direct access to many of the brilliant minds in the art world who may have been otherwise undiscovered without social media. On the other hand, social media can become almost … Read more
As a beginner artist, it can be difficult to find painting inspiration. That is why I have put together some easy painting ideas which are perfect for beginners. There is often the misconception that as you become more advanced, you will find subjects to paint easily. But honestly, it is always a challenge of painting. … Read more
Not many of us have the luxury of going to a top art school and learning how to draw and paint in person. If you are like me and do not have this luxury, then you have the added challenge of being a self-taught artist (as if learning art was not hard enough). There is … Read more
Color theory is a very complex area. People have spent decades researching the intricacies of color theory. But as artists, do we need to have a complete understanding of color theory? In short, no. The 80/20 rule applies here in that you can get 80% of the benefit from learning only 20% of the theory … Read more
Looking to get started with oil painting but not sure what you need? Here is the basic oil painting supply list to get you started. Links are provided below to Dick Blick or Amazon in case you wish to make any purchases. These are affiliate links, so I will receive a small commission at no additional cost … Read more
This post is a comprehensive guide to the artist easel. You will learn what an easel is, what type to go with and where to position it. What Is an Easel? An easel is basically a stand to hold your artwork. It allows you to paint in an upright position, rather than hunched over a … Read more
It is my pleasure to shine the artist spotlight today on Ari Targownik. I discovered Ari’s work on Reddit and loved the looseness of his brushwork and harmonious color selections. Ari is aspiring to become a full-time artist just like many of you. I trust his talent will get him there soon enough. Here is … Read more
An important part of practicing art is learning how to deal with negative criticism. If you are just starting out, I am going to give you a heads up…. Not everyone will like your art. Some people will in fact hate it and tell you so. As a personal example, when I was starting out … Read more
Here are some tips for entering your very first art exhibition. No matter what your skill level or your goals as an artist, you should be taking part in art exhibitions. Not only do you get to be involved in a community of like-minded artists and art fans but you also get relevant exposure to … Read more
Here are 10 landscape painting tips perfect for beginners. Landscape painting can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. It is a fantastic subject for those just starting out with painting, but very few artists actually master the art of landscape painting. Whilst these tips are targeted at beginners, even advanced artists … Read more
I recently went hiking at Mount Barney in Queensland and decided to paint one of the beautiful scenes of the mountain range. I will take you through this landscape painting tutorial from selecting the photo all the way through to signing. Read more below: Material List Medium-Sized Filbert Paint Brush Medium-Sized Flat Paint Brush Medium-Sized Round … Read more