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A blog you actually like reading and sharing with your friends!

Mixed Media Blogs

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

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Artist date #5 - Altering boring household objects into faux ceramics
This week something miraculous happened. The whole week have been reading about recovering the sense of possibility and it almost opened my mind's eye to see the amount of possibilities out there in terms...
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Energetic Mark Making on Vintage Papers: Turn Old Ephemera into Unique Collage Materials
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a collection of vintage ephemera—old letters, postcards, book pages, receipts, or even brown paper bags—waiting to be transformed into art. In this post, I’ll...
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Creating Fabric scraps for mixed media collages
This idea came about when I got the desire to create some fabric bowls. I didn’t have any fabric at home, and I saw some fabric scraps being sold on amazon. But those are mostly printed and I wanted...
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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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Is it Normal to Think my Art Is Bad?
Artistic self-doubt, a common companion on the creative journey. Many artists, whether seasoned professionals or aspiring beginners, often find themselves questioning the quality of their own work. But...
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Can you study art without going to art school? Self-taught artist plan (8 modules)
Art school may be a traditional path for artists, but it's not the only path. You can create your custom study curriculum and create the opportunity to unleash your creativity, learn at your own pace,...
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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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6 Simple Steps to Paint a Stunning Green Landscape in Acrylics
Do you want to paint a breathtaking landscape filled with lush green fields, rolling hills, and a dreamy sky? This step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial will guide you through creating a vibrant and textured...
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Easy Impasto Waves seascape painting
Welcome to this Easy Impasto Waves Tutorial! 🌊 If you love texture and want to bring the ocean’s movement to life on canvas, this step-by-step guide is perfect for you. In this tutorial, we’ll be using...
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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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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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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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12 tips to Improve Your Acrylic Painting Skills
Acrylic painting is a vibrant and versatile medium that allows artists to create stunning artworks with its rich pigmentation and quick-drying properties. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist,...
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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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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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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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Landscape Paintings

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

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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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