As an artist myself, there are often times where I am feeling severe “artist’s block.” When I try to break out of it or look some ideas up or as a friend, I am let down with ideas from others that take me nowhere. For me, there are two different categories for what I can […]
Oil pastels are a thick base of pigment that is made soft with linseed oil. They function similar to a crayon when used to draw. Oil pastel art is most popularly know on for their vibrancy and pigment. They are common for artists to use on paper and are a medium that can really help […]
Sketching is a tool that almost every artist uses to further advance their creative skills. Learn how to categorize motions in your sketches and express yourself as accurately as you can. If you are looking for sketching ideas, check out this post! Focus on the pressure of the pencil An important aspect to take into […]
Oil paint is a key instrument in a painter’s artwork journey. Mixing of color and understanding complementary elements on a canvas’ color scheme can create further realism and balance to a cohesive palette. As a painter, an essential step in using your core five paint shades (blue, brown, white, red and yellow) is understanding what […]
Gouache paints were one of the first mediums that I used at the beginning of my artistic journey. They are a versatile paint that can be used on multiple surfaces, and I think them to be a gap bridged between watercolor and oil paint. They provide very vibrant colors that are easy to work with […]
Procreate is a great application for artists to use as a medium to create amazing artwork. I personally use it as a digital journal for mapping and visualize artwork that will soon go on a canvas. One of the most beneficial tools that I use for the early stages of my pieces are the color […]
What is Verdaccio Underpainting? The Verdaccio technique is an underpainting method traditionally used in oil painting. Underpainting is the practice of creating layers of shading and colors under your painting to accentuate different components. Verdaccio involves the application of a greenish-brown or grayish-green underpainting to establish the tonal values of a composition. The term “verdaccio” […]
History on the Imprimatura technique “Imprimatura” literally translates from Italian to “first layer of painting”. The primary function of Imprimatura is to act as a solid color to remove the light contrast of the plain canvas. It can be done with a variety of colors, and doesn’t apply to just one color palette. It was […]
The grisaille method is part of painting that even if you dont use, you should know. In this post, I am going to explain the history of the grisaille method and what you can learn from it to make your artwork even better. When I first started oil painting, I didnt even know what underpainting […]
Welcome to the world of acrylic paint! There are some key methods and tips on supplies for getting introduced to acrylic painting on canvas that can greatly help you in your journey. Best surfaces to paint on Canvas and wood panels are the best surfaces to paint on with acrylic paints. Canvas is the preferred, […]