Author: Isabella Boyle
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What is Mixed Media Art? Mixed Media art is a visual art form that brings together different traditional mediums into a single composition, for example, if you work with ink, paint, pencil and add some pictures and stickers on a page of your sketchbook you’ve created a mixed media piece. The term mixed media is…
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Pablo Picasso, a name that evokes the essence of modern art, remains one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His prodigious output spans various mediums, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, Picasso transformed the art landscape…
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It is a common experience, especially for beginner artists, to enter an art store expecting to buy some brushes and come out either empty handed and feeling overwhelmed, or with the wrong brushes and having spent too much or too little. Experienced artists will understand the struggle we’ve all felt when faced with the many…
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So you want to start making digital art but you have no idea how or where to start? Don’t worry, you just found the right spot! Starting off your digital art adventure may feel like standing at an enormous and never-ending universe full of probabilities, tools, and techniques that appear both exciting and yet a…
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Basic Techniques Flat Wash A flat wash in watercolor painting is one of the fundamental techniques used to apply a uniform, even layer of color across a section of the paper. This technique is essential for creating backgrounds, skies, or any area where a consistent tone is desired. The flat wash consists of creating a…
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In the world of art supplies, markers occupy a special place in the heart of many artists. Their vibrant colors and ease of use are only some of the many qualities that make them so special, however when talking about alcohol markers, the game changes completely. Using alcohol markers can feel like using magic, they…
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Materials Needed For this tutorial you’ll need: An HB Pencil A 2B Pencil A 4B Pencil A Piece of Paper or a Sketchbook A Kneaded Eraser A Normal Eraser Eyes Drawing Process Eyes Anatomy for Drawing Before we start drawing, we have to first learn about the anatomy of the eye. We can break down…
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Abstract art employs shapes, forms, colors, and gestural strokes to create its impression rather than attempting to provide a precise representation of a visual reality. Abstract painters employ a unique visual language of colors, forms, and marks to convey feelings, concepts, and experiences. The methods and materials used to create abstract art become considerably more…
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Who hasn’t been captivated by those intricate drawings of stunning lips, filled with detail, and thought, “Wow, I wish I could create that”? Well, your wish is about to come true. Despite what it may seem, drawing lips is simpler than you’d imagine. Stripping away the complex anatomy, sketching a beautiful pair of lips can…
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— Make Me, 4 part bifurcated self-portraits, 20” x 16” each, Seoul Museum of Art installation view, 2014 Yong Soon Min, a very well respected Korean American artist known for the deep impact of her work on Asian American identity through her art, passed away at her home in Los Angeles on March 12, 2024,…