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What does tree represent and how to visually depict it in mixed media art?

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media

Trees have long been a powerful symbol in various cultures and artistic expressions. They represent life, growth, strength, and the intricate interconnection between all living things.

In art, trees can convey a multitude of meanings depending on their context, style, and the elements used to depict them. This blog post explores the symbolism of trees and offers creative ways to represent them in mixed media art.

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6 Inspiring Acrylic Landscape Painting Projects for Newbies

Acrylic Beginners, ALL BLOGS

Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic discovery through the breathtaking beauty of landscapes?  In this article, we’ll explore a variety of inspiring acrylic landscape painting projects perfect for beginners.  Whether you’re brand new to painting or looking to expand your skills, these projects are sure to ignite your creativity and bring

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12 tips to Improve Your Acrylic Painting Skills

Acrylic Beginners, ALL BLOGS

Acrylic painting is a vibrant and versatile medium that allows artists to create stunning artworks with its rich pigmentation and quick-drying properties.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, there’s always room for growth and improvement in your acrylic painting skills.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into 12 practical tips to improve your acrylic painting skills that can help you take your paintings to the next level.

From understanding the properties of acrylics to mastering color mixing, brush techniques, layering, and composition, we’ll explore various aspects that contribute to your growth as an acrylic painter.

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Week 1 – Wanderlust 2024 – Brushes, colors, textures & collage

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media Paintings

I joined a year long course called wanderlust to give my creative play a boost. And so I decided to document my journey here. The first week was by Kasia – founder of everything art which hosts wanderlust.  Absolutely love Kasia’s method of art journaling and the intuitive flow of brushes and textures, yet keeping

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21 Commonly Asked Questions by acrylic Painting Beginners

Acrylic Beginners, ALL BLOGS

Acrylic painting is a popular and versatile medium that allows artists of all levels to express their creativity on canvas. However, for beginners, it can be a bit overwhelming to navigate through the various techniques, materials, and processes involved in acrylic painting. In this blog post, we will address 21 commonly asked questions by acrylic painting beginners to help you gain a better understanding and set you on the path to artistic success.

From understanding essential supplies to mastering techniques and overcoming challenges, this article serves as a valuable resource. Discover the secrets to color mixing, and avoiding common mistakes. Gain insights on caring for brushes, fixing mistakes, and varnishing your artwork for protection.

Unravel the mysteries of acrylic painting and unlock your creativity.

Let’s get started on this exciting artistic adventure!

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Finding Inspiration in Acrylic Painting Projects for Beginners

Acrylic Beginners, ALL BLOGS

Acrylic painting projects encompass a wide range of artistic endeavors, from traditional landscapes to avant-garde abstracts. For beginners, these projects serve as invaluable learning experiences, allowing for the exploration of different techniques, mediums, and styles.

Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced artist looking to try something new, acrylic painting projects offer endless possibilities for creative expression and growth.

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Artist date #7 – Creating connection between collages & my emotions

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media, My artist dates

The last few prompts were to write down the emotions on these art journal pages which felt something I have never felt before. I usually write my heart out in the morning pages, this was the first time I wrote my emotions in my art. And with a few extra touch ups, the pages were finally done. Here are some images of the final pages.

I think this week’s artist date was so in-line with what I learnt through this week – it helped me get over the nasty grip of perfectionism, and made me take a huge risk I had been avoiding for quite sometime. – Use my creativity to put some random scraps together along with some paints and doodles and creating something beautiful and meaningful – and recovering a sense of connection between the collage pieces and also between the artist within me and my emotions.

Truly instead of thinking UP the collage in my mind which I’ve been doing for the past 2 months, getting it DOWN in action on these pages.

I think my most favorite artist date so far!

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