Underpainting is a foundational painting technique using preparatory layers, improving a painting’s final appearance and easing the visualization process. Popular methods include imprimatura, Verdaccio, and grisaille. Thin layers allow for adjustments and prevent muddying, critical for color experimentation, mapping shadows and highlights, and defining the shape of figures.
The post outlines various profitable digital products to sell on Etsy, such as digital portraits, invitations, calligraphy sets, printable planners, eBooks, art brushes, photography presets, and provides software recommendations for creating these products. It emphasizes the benefits and potential for artists and provides detailed guidance for creating and selling these products on the platform.
Dont let the internet intimidate you — Procreate is very beginner friendly. It is, in my opinion, the best digital art app to start out with because of how easy it is to operate. When you’re learning how to use procreate, there are some important factors that come into play. My goal is to tell […]
With summer coming to an end, autumn is approaching. With Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvests, and gatherings in general to prepare for winter, creating balance and harmony with decor is very important. A good deep autumn color palette should have balance, vibrancy, and lots of good bases. In this post, I am going to give you a […]
Hyperrealism is a genre of visual art, particularly painting and sculpture. The artists who work in this style put a significant emphasis on precision, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail. In this post, I will give tips of achieving a hyper realistic painting. Hyper realism was first developed when artists discovered the renaissance. This was […]
I am a self taught artist, through and through. Everything I know about all mediums comes from my own experience. One question I had when I began my art journey was the phrases that are used. In this post, I explain different sizes and sketchbooks, including sketchbook a4, and how phrasing will help you out. […]
“Art block” is an artists equivalent to what is commonly known in schooling as “writers block”. You are not able to tap into your creative energy. Your brain hit a wall where you cant seem to create anything. In this post, I am explaining my tips and tricks to getting out of art block, and […]
If you are an artist that works with paper as your canvas, chances are you like a particular kind. The reason for this is because of how it works with your chosen medium. In this post, I will explain how art on paper can differ depending on what medium, or paper, you use. Artists use […]
Oil pastel drawing is a popular, and newer, form of self expression. Oil pastels are thick and pigmented, making them a great choice for bold work. In this post, I will list the best tips for oil pastel art and its functionality, including some oil pastel artists to pay attention to currently on the internet. […]
Watercolor is a versatile, and commonly used, paint for artists. It is known for its transparency and molubility. In this post, I will explain how to paint with watercolor on canvas and some great techniques. What is Special About Watercolor? How Painting on Canvas is Different from Watercolor on Paper Painting with watercolor on canvas […]