Begin your oil painting by sketching your composition onto stretched canvas, canvas panel, Masonite or any other surface that is prepared to receive paint. When sketching your composition you can
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African American Art History. The Harmon Foundation. African American Art and the Harlem Renaissance.African American Art History. The Harmon Foundation. African American Art and the Harlem Renaissance.
The First Professionals African Americans have contributed to the art of American culture as painters, sculptors, printmakers and craftsmen since the latter part of the eighteenth century. Their work was
Different Styles and Forms of Abstract Art. What Is Abstract Art?Different Styles and Forms of Abstract Art. What Is Abstract Art?
Abstract art is known as an art that is not an accurate representation of a form or object. What this means is that you will not see a definite shape
Oil Painting Lessons – Tips on Colour Mixing and Colour TheoryOil Painting Lessons – Tips on Colour Mixing and Colour Theory
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colours, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was
Celebrating Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s 400th Birthday in 2006Celebrating Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s 400th Birthday in 2006
The Year 2006 marks the 400th birthday of the brilliant artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Born on July 15, 2006, in Leiden of the Netherlands, Rembrandt became the greatest painter
Lawrence Alma-Tadema – Biography Of An Artist In The Antique StyleLawrence Alma-Tadema – Biography Of An Artist In The Antique Style
Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema: A Collection of 194 Paintings Born Lourens Tadema (Alma being his middle name) in Dronryp, Friesland, to Pieter Tadema, a notary, and his second wife Hinke
Using Colour to Express Your CreativityUsing Colour to Express Your Creativity
Colours have an amazing impact on our lives. From the red of our stop signs and traffic lights to the ever-important green of a dollar bill, colour is integrated into
Why Bother with Art Colleges?Why Bother with Art Colleges?
If you are pretty talented at art you might not even consider going to Art College. Why should you, anyway? You can draw like the masters: Boticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci.
Art Schools, the Artist’s Choice! Is Art School necessary to be a good artist?Art Schools, the Artist’s Choice! Is Art School necessary to be a good artist?
Being creative or artistic is truly a gift, a talent. But as with any talent, it needs to be tempered, honed and optimized. Without proper training, one might never achieve
Buying Paint for your Workshop and Other Art SuppliesBuying Paint for your Workshop and Other Art Supplies
If you’re a painter or other type of artist you’ll want to have your studio filled with all the art supplies that you need to create your art without running
Get More People To View Your Art By Writing ArticlesGet More People To View Your Art By Writing Articles
As an artist, you like to spend the majority of your time creating art, but in order for the entire world to see your creations, you need a website and
Edgar Degas – Biography Of The French Artist Renowned For His Figure PaintingEdgar Degas – Biography Of The French Artist Renowned For His Figure Painting
The career of Edgar Degas was a long one – about 60 years out of his total 83. And his style, unlike that of most famous artists who worked into
Using Art Therapy for Amazing Stress ReliefUsing Art Therapy for Amazing Stress Relief
One of the more fascinating measures taken for stress relief can be had with art therapy. With so many different forms of therapy today it’s tough to know which are
Authenticity of Eskimo Inuit Art and Native American ArtAuthenticity of Eskimo Inuit Art and Native American Art
Both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art have gained international recognition as valuable art forms over the past few decades. However, the rising popularity of both Inuit Eskimo art
Art Marketing Tips – Launch A Successful Business Selling Your Art Or CraftsArt Marketing Tips – Launch A Successful Business Selling Your Art Or Crafts
Define your goals and get organized What are your goals as an artist? Do you hope and dream to one day have your artwork displayed in a museum or do
Getting Fine Art AppraisedGetting Fine Art Appraised
Preparing for the Appraiser’s Exam • Locate all items in advance of the appraiser’s arrival and make them accessible. • Share pertinent records about when and where items were purchased,
