Debasree Dey, Author at Debasree Dey Art

Understanding Color Theory: What is color?

Color is a captivating aspect of our visual world. It influences our emotions, perceptions, and the way we interpret the world around us.

In the realm of art and aesthetics, color theory plays a crucial role in creating harmonious compositions.

To delve into the depths of color theory, it is essential to first understand the fundamental question: What is color?

In this article, we will explore the nature of color and its underlying principles.

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Mountain and valleys – Spring landscape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Welcome to a breathtaking journey through a spring landscape painting that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of mountains and valleys. Prepare to be enchanted by the harmonious blend of nature’s vibrant colors and majestic vistas. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of lush green meadows, and blooming wildflowers that blanket the rolling hills. This painting encapsulates the

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Sunset Cliff Seascape – Abstract Landscape painting

Step By Step Paintings

Today, we’re embarking on an exciting adventure in abstract landscape painting. In this blog post, we’ll explore the breathtaking beauty of a sunset cliff seascape using a palette knife. Imagine standing at the edge of a majestic cliff, overlooking the vast expanse of the sea as the sun dips below the horizon. This abstract landscape

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Purple Bluebell Forest Painting – Easy spring landscape in 10 steps

Step By Step Paintings

The purple bluebell forest painting is a whimsical and magical setting, where delicate bluebells carpet the forest floor, casting a dreamy hue. The combination of vibrant purples and soothing blues will transport you to a tranquil realm, allowing you to unleash your imagination and express yourself artistically.

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15 Best Books for Artists in 2025

ALL BLOGS, Creative mindset

As an artist, continuous growth and learning are essential for honing your craft and expanding your creative horizons.

One of the most effective ways to gain knowledge, inspiration, and guidance is through books written by experienced artists, educators, and creative thinkers.

In this blog post, we have curated a list of 15 highly regarded books for artists that cover a wide range of topics, from technique and composition to creativity and artistic philosophy.

These books offer valuable insights, practical guidance, and inspiration for artists at various stages of their artistic journey.

Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, illustrator, or any other type of artist, these books will enrich your artistic practice and help you reach new heights in your creative endeavors.

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Bench on beach – Seascape painting in sketchbook

Step By Step Paintings

Seascape sketchbook painting 1 I love painting in sketchbooks because it just takes the pressure off of creating masterpieces. You are allowed to make mistakes inside the journal and you can paint freely. In this blog, you can see my process of seascape sketchbook painting covering the whole 2 spreads. There is a process video

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Romantic Couple Kissing in the rain (video class)

Step By Step Paintings

This romantic couple kissing in the rain is such a colorful and attractive painting that so many of my students learnt to paint it and made it a home decor. And it is so easy to create this painting, that with the step by step instructions any beginner will be able to paint it. So

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Easy Daisy Flower painting – Spring landscape

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media Paintings, Step By Step Paintings / flower

Welcome to this step-by-step guide for creating your own easy daisy flower painting using acrylics and mixed-media painting! In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to build rich texture, capture a sunlit glow with playful bokeh, and finish with impasto daisies that pop off the page. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your practice,

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Abstract botanical art in my sketchbook

ALL BLOGS, Mixed Media Paintings

Would you believe it if I say this is the first time I actually painted botanical leaves in my sketchbook? I remember those childhood days when I loved sketching all the botanical elements in the botany class. Even though I hated biology, I loved all the sketching the drawing in my practical book. I remember

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Swatching & comparing the 4 earth tones

ALL BLOGS, Color Theory

I love muted earth-tone colors and I generally mix them on my palette before painting in my landscapes. These are called earth-tone colors because they resemble the color of the earth or soil, and have a brownish touch to them. There are so many earth tone colors that you can create on your color palette,

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