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 …
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, …
The canvas, a blank expanse waiting to be transformed, holds infinite possibilities for artists seeking to convey their ideas. It serves as a portal through which thoughts, emotions, and concepts can be brought to life.
In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the mysterious realm of artistic translation, exploring the process through which ideas are transformed into captivating visual expressions on the canvas.
From conceptualization to execution, we unravel the secrets that enable artists to weave magic and translate ideas onto the canvas, convert intangible thoughts into tangible masterpieces.
Artistic endeavors have the power to bring immense joy and satisfaction to those who engage in them.
Being a happy and satisfied artist goes beyond just creating beautiful works—it’s about cultivating habits and mindsets that contribute to overall well-being and fulfillment.
In this blog post, we will explore the habits of happy and satisfied artists, shedding light on practices that can enrich your artistic journey and bring you a sense of joy and contentment.
Continuing with the previous step, I added a bit more of the hooker’s green in the bottom left corner, still blending it in with the background colors. Then I switched back to my filbert brush to create the highlight of this spring landscape painting – the fences crossing each other. Add tiny bit of burnt umber with a lot of white to create this color and then with just a few strokes create the 2 big fences outline. Don’t get into any detailing at this step. Just focus on creating the straight lines now, and later we will get into the details.
Creativity is a powerful force that resides within every individual. It is a wellspring of innovation, self-expression, and personal growth.
However, despite its universal presence, many of us fall victim to the lies we tell ourselves about creativity. These deceptive beliefs hold us back from fully embracing our creative potential.
In this blog post, we will shed light on some of the common misconceptions and debunk the lies we often tell ourselves about creativity.
Start with red on the right of the couple acrylic painting outline. I mixed a little white to make it pinkish towards the bottom. And then add some yellow. This painting is all about blending in colors with each other. So remember when blending colors of the same family, you dont have to wash the brush, simply wipe it off on a paper towel. But while mixing warm and cool colors, it is necessary to wash off the brush not to create mud.
Art has the incredible power to provide a creative outlet for expressing emotions that are often difficult to put into words.
Painting allows you to visually communicate your feelings, experiences, and inner world in a unique and personal way.
In this blog post, we will explore how you can paint your feelings on canvas, allowing your emotions to come to life through colors, brushstrokes, and composition.
How to paint an abstract landscape from a photograph – Flower field & mountains. In this article, I’m sharing the step by step images of how I create this abstract landscape painting of a distant mountain and a flower field in the foreground, in a loose impressionist style.
It isn’t that simple to describe the steps while painting abstract because you go over the same place multiple times and build layers after layers, until you feel satisfied with the outcome. So here I’ve shared my process of creating this abstract landscape painting.
Art is a powerful form of expression that allows us to communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences visually. Behind every visually captivating artwork lies a set of fundamental components known as the 7 Elements of Art.
Understanding these elements and their significance is essential for artists and art enthusiasts alike.
In this blog post, we will explore the 7 Elements of Art and explore practical examples that will help you grasp their significance and application in your artwork.
So, grab your sketchbook and let’s embark on a journey of artistic discovery!