Plein air painting encourages the artist to get out of the studio and into the environment. It offers a unique experience that captures the essence of a landscape while challenging the artist to adapt to the ever-changing environment. New Hampshire, with its stunning landscapes, offers endless opportunities for plein air painting. In this guide, we’ll… Read more »
At some point in their artistic journey, many artists encounter the dreaded creative block. It’s a state of mind where ideas seem elusive, and every blank canvas looks intimidating. But fear not! Here are some tried and tested strategies to ignite your creativity and overcome creative block. Seek Inspiration in Your Surroundings Inspiration often lurks… Read more »
If you’re just stepping into the world of painting, acrylic painting is a great place to start. Thanks to its versatility, you can paint on practically any surface (as long as it doesn’t contain wax or oil), and thanks to its forgiving nature, it’s easy to cover up any mistakes. However, like with all forms… Read more »
As an artist, you want your work to appear believable. But as a beginner artist, that may be difficult to accomplish. It can also be hard to tell if your painting is truly accurate when you’ve been working on it for so long. Thankfully, there are several ways you can test your painting for believability…. Read more »
You’ve grown as an artist and you’ve started to build up a reputation in your local community. You may now be thinking of selling your artwork at a local art gallery. But how do you do so? Read on to learn more: Commissions vs. Outright sales There are two ways an art gallery can pay… Read more »
Whether you’re painting a nature scene with graceful animals or a portrait of someone you love, you will need to know how to paint hair and/or fur. This can be tricky for beginners due to the details and nuance that hair and fur requires. That’s why we’ve put together our top 3 tips to help… Read more »
There are a wide variety of paint brushes on the market. The type you choose will have a huge impact on how your painting turns out. As such, every factor must be considered. When choosing a paint brush, many artists examine the type of hairs it has. Below, we cover the different types of natural… Read more »
As a budding artist, you’ve likely heard people talk about the foreground, middle ground, and background of a painting. But what, exactly, do they mean by this? Here, we break down the meanings so that you can use them to your advantage as you begin your artistic career. Foreground The foreground refers to the area… Read more »
Every time you set down your pencil or paint brush, you make a mark on the canvas. Even the simplest marks can help convey the movement, emotion, and theme of your artwork. Understanding mark making, then, and how it can impact your work is crucial to becoming an artist. Here, we explain everything you need… Read more »
Landscape painting is a beautiful type of art. Many artists that see a magnificent view understandably want to get it down on their canvas. However, landscape painting can be more difficult than it seems. Here, we provide our top 3 tips to help you with landscape painting: Keep it simple Many beginner artists get lost… Read more »