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Mixed Media Blogs

Explore combining textures, materials, and playful techniques to create layered, multidimensional art.

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Black and white floral doodles
You could say I’m really inspired by florals lately, and with my Impasto Blooms class just released, I’m more excited than ever to draw and paint flowers. With the current drawing theme of wanderlust,...
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How to Create a Collage Master Sheet: A Step-by-Step Mixed Media Guide
I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering, and too final. But lately I’ve fallen in love with black, especially when paired with white. In collage, mixed...
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Artist date #2 - Buy flowers & decorate your space
During the week 2, as I was learning to pay attention to detail, I decided to take myself out to a local florist and buy my inner artist some flowers. (But before anything, I must confess the huge amount...
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Creative Mindsets & Habits

Get the mental tools you need—beat fear and doubt, stay motivated, and keep your creative spark burning bright.

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how to Be a Self Taught Artist? 12 practical tips
Embarking on the path of becoming a self-taught artist can be an exhilarating and empowering experience. While formal art education has its merits, self-directed learning offers the freedom to explore...
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How Artists Translate Ideas onto the Canvas? 10 Tips to Unveil your Artistic Alchemy
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...
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4 Things YOU Need to know before creating your FIRST painting
In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Every artist was first an amateur.” Exactly what you should know when creating your very first painting. Every artist undergoes multiple phases when starting anew....
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Step-by-Step Paintings

Follow clear, progressive tutorials that guide you through every brushstroke to create stunning acrylic paintings

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Creating a Mixed-Media Textured Landscape with Fabrics
There’s something magical about capturing landscapes through texture and layers. This project is inspired by my honeymoon trip to Kashmir’s breathtaking scenery, where the rolling hills, lush greenery,...
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Winter Night Landscape Painting With Acrylics
For winter night landscape paintings, I like to use a touch of green or viridian hue to bring in the darkness effect. So for day paintings, just pure blue. And for night paintings, blue+green. That's my...
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Easy Autumn Reflection Painting with Muted Fall Colors: Step-by-Step Visual Tutorial
In this easy autumn reflection painting, we’ll create a tranquil scene featuring a canal framed by the beauty of turning fall. With muted greens, oranges, and yellows, the landscape captures the early...
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Getting started with Acrylics?

Learn the fundamentals—tools, color mixing, and essential techniques—to kick off your acrylic journey.

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12 Acrylic Painting Surfaces: A Beginner's Guide
Embarking on a journey into the world of acrylic painting is an exciting endeavor, especially for beginners. While mastering the techniques and understanding color theory are important aspects, choosing...
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How to select your acrylic brushes? 8 Points to consider.
Choosing the right acrylic painting brush is essential for achieving desired effects, precision, and overall artistic expression.  With a wide array of options available, selecting the best brush can be...
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6 Inspiring Acrylic Landscape Painting Projects for Newbies
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...
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Color Theory Simplified

Learn simple color mixing tricks and how to play with colors to make your art pop

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Color wheel for beginners - 13 Essential Tips
Whether you’re a budding artist or just someone who appreciates the beauty of colors, understanding the color wheel is essential. It’s like having a secret decoder ring for creating captivating artwork. ...
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The Play of colors in landscape paintings
Landscape paintings have long captivated viewers with their breathtaking depictions of nature’s beauty. One of the most enchanting aspects of these artworks is the play of colors that brings landscapes...
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Swatching & comparing the 4 earth tones
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...
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Landscape Paintings

Learn simple tips for capturing skies, trees, and distant horizons to bring your outdoor scenes to life.

10 most common landscape compositions and why they work
14 compositions tips to improve your landscape paintings
Creating compelling and visually captivating landscape paintings requires more than just technical skill. Composition plays a vital role in capturing the essence of the scene, guiding the viewer’s...
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Understanding Values and Value Studies in Landscape Painting
Landscape painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to capture the beauty and essence of the natural world. One of the key elements that contribute to the success of a landscape painting is...
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Creating Depth and Perspective in Landscape Paintings: 12 Essential Tips for Artists
Landscape paintings have the power to transport viewers into a vivid world of natural beauty. One key aspect that brings these paintings to life is the incorporation of depth and perspective.  By mastering...
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