Pthalo blue, pronounced “thal-o” is a popular blue hued oil paint. Although there are many other blue oil paints, such as ultramarine or cerulean, there are some characteristics that makes pthalo stand out. These differences are important to know for taking advantage of your paint mixing skills. For reference, I have been oil painting for […]
One of the most frustrating tasks that I had to figure out when making my first digital poster was cropping on procreate. While it is not that long of a process, it is something that I had to navigate myself. Now that I have the hang of it, I can provide an easy step by […]
As a small business artist, etsy is a great platform for me to be able to sell my artwork. I have been using etsy for about two years now, and am just now getting the hang of it. My goal is to help you have a great guide for how to make digital art on […]
Mini portraits are one of my recent art ventures that I have started. I am currently in the midst of making a paint full of them, to be exact. With my technique, there is a formula that I abide by for how to paint a mini portrait that gives me a similar result (with different […]
Oil paint has been in use for centuries and is one of the most popular forms of paint for fine art. It is commonly used for painting on canvas, wood, or metal surfaces. In this case, canvas is my surface of choice. Here are seven tips you need to know that will help you in […]
Painting roses can be very fun to learn as an artist, and teaches you the basics in different values easily. When I paint roses (that are not incredibly detailed) there are only a few steps that will give you the desired look! Here is how to paint a rose in simple steps for beginners. In […]
While I do not specialize in hyper-realism, learning how to paint a portrait with acrylic paint still has some vital steps in order to complete a cohesive look. I have done a fair amount of commissioned acrylic painting portraits in the past four years. I prefer to paint my portraits less hyper-realistic. I tried for […]
Painting clouds is one of my favorite things to do, and I do it quite often. My favorite medium to use while painting clouds is oil paint because of how malleable it is when creating new layers and dimensions to the clouds. Check out my featured painting above on my etsy. It is something that […]
Acrylic paint is probably the most commonly used painting medium for artwork in students, first timers, and much more. However, there are some important things to note about painting with acrylic paints that can greatly affect the outcome of the work you are producing. (Scroll down further for just the tips) Important Materials to Have: […]
Watercolor paint is one of the oldest mediums in artwork to still be commonly used today. Watercolor artwork has been dated back to China in 4000 BCE, used for traditional landscapes. Since then, it has remained a very strong pillar as a medium for painters to channel into art. If you are just starting out […]