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Mixed Media Blogs

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

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The art of artist dates
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, leaving little room for creative exploration and self-discovery.  Whether you’re a seasoned artist...
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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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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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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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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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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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10 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Creativity
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...
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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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Easy texture seascape painting
Welcome to this Easy Textured Seascape Painting Tutorial! 🌊 In this step-by-step guide, we’ll create a serene beach scene, focusing on building layers of texture to bring the crashing waves and sandy shore...
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Snowy Pine Tree Painting - 6 Easy Steps
I know how difficult it feels to be able to paint a perfect wintry snowy pine tree! Creating that perfect triangle, the leaf textures and finally giving a dimension that looks 3D and not make it look like...
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Paint Water Drops on a Leaf: A Captivating Step-by-Step Tutorial for Realistic Effects
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of acrylic painting as we embark on a step-by-step tutorial to paint water drops on a leaf.  The delicate, translucent nature of water drops presents a unique...
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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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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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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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How to Choose the Right Acrylic Paint: A Comprehensive Guide
Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium that offers endless possibilities for creative expression. As a beginner, choosing the right acrylic paints can greatly enhance your painting experience...
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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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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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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...
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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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