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Art Fundamentals
What’s the Visual Path of Your Artwork?
A Comprehensive Guide To Composition For Artists
Paintings That Break the Composition Rules
How to Paint Color Gradations
Pattern in Art – What It Means Plus Master Examples
Chaos and Harmony in Art
Foreshortening – What It Means and How to Paint It
Creating the Richard Schmid Color Charts
Form in Art – How to Use It Effectively (And Avoid “Flat” Artworks)
Hue – The Ultimate Guide for Artists
Variety in Art
Shape in Art
Color Saturation – The Ultimate Guide for Artists
Color Mixing and Application – The Ultimate Guide for Artists
Conveying Movement in Art: A Comprehensive Guide
Line in Art – The Most Fundamental Visual Element
5 Ways to Simplify Your Paintings
How to Use Implied Lines to Strengthen Your Compositions
How to Analyze Art
Contrast in Art – What It Is and How to Use It
Beginner’s Guide to Light and Shadow for Artists
Visual Element – Texture
A Comprehensive Guide on the Color Wheel for Artists (Plus How to Make Your Own)
Color and Light – How to Paint Under Different Light Sources
Color and Light – What Is Color Temperature
Are Black and White Actually Colors?
Visual Elements – The Building Blocks of Your Painting
What Are The Principles Of Art (Or The Principles Of Design)?
The Beauty of Muted Colors – How You Can Use Muted Colors More Effectively
How to Use Positive and Negative Space to Create Better Paintings
Using an Analogous Color Scheme to Create Harmonious Paintings
The Ultimate Guide To One Point Perspective
How to Use Leading Lines to Create More Interesting Compositions
What Is a Focal Point in Art and Do You Need One?
How to Use Atmospheric Perspective to Create Depth in Your Paintings
How To Use Increased Color Saturation To Draw Attention To Your Focal Point
Using The Golden Ratio (AKA Golden Mean) To Improve Your Artworks
How to Use the Rule of Thirds to Improve Your Art
What Is Value in Art and Why Is It So Important?
5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Mixing Colors
The Composition Hierarchy
A Comprehensive Guide to Color Theory for Artists