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Mixed Media Blogs

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

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Abstract Mark Making Play & Tags for Gifting
Are you looking for a fun, intuitive way to create mixed media art while also making something beautiful and useful? In this tutorial, we’ll dive into the joy of abstract mark making, layering paints,...
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Creating mixed media collage papers using deli/butter/bakery papers
These days I'm just getting into the mixed media world and learning so much from the many mixed media artists on youtube. One of the things that I find fascinating is creating collage papers using deli/butter/bakery...
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How to Create Beautiful Collage Clusters from Scrap Papers
Transform your old books, journals, and scrap papers into stunning inky collage papers that are perfect for art journals, junk journals, or mixed media projects. This comprehensive guide will walk you...
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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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10 Top Tips to Deal with Procrastination in Art
Procrastination can be a common struggle for artists, preventing them from fully exploring their creativity and achieving their artistic goals. If you find yourself constantly putting off your painting...
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Dear Fear
Dear Fear, I hope this letter finds you well. I know you might be surprised to receive a message from me, but I believe it’s time we had a conversation – one that has been long overdue. First, let...
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Why Creativity Can Feel Hard (and How to Move Past It)
Ever find yourself staring at your art supplies, wanting to create but feeling completely stuck? Maybe it’s the fear of imperfection, the overwhelm of a blank canvas, or just not knowing where to start....
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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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Soulmates - Easy couple acrylic painting
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...
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Snowy Acrylic Pine Tree With A Round Brush
Once you understand these 3 techniques, you will be able to create any delicate snowy acrylic winter pine tree in any landscape painting with a round brush! This blog will cover 3 basic techniques of painting...
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Bench on beach - Seascape painting in sketchbook
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. ...
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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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3 Basic Acrylic Painting Supplies - The Minimalist List
My purpose of writing this article is to let you know that staying a minimalist with your acrylic painting supplies actually help you paint better. Acrylics is comparatively cheaper than any other art...
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9 Best paint brushes for acrylic - A Beginner's Guide
When it comes to acrylic painting, selecting the right brushes can greatly impact your artistic process and the final outcome of your artwork.  The variety of brush shapes, sizes, and bristle materials...
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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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Color Theory Simplified

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

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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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6 Practical Exercises to Enhance Your Understanding of Color Theory
Color theory is a fundamental aspect of art. It helps artists understand the properties of color, their relationships, and how to effectively use them in their artwork. While learning about color theory...
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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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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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