Painting

What paint mixes make brown? An overview on how to mix brown with acrylic paint using three primary colors or two complementary hues, with examples for dark, reddish, and light brown.

These common and uncommon additives aid in drying of oil paints. Learn why and how in this article.

Everything a painter needs to know to paint edges. How to paint edges to define your subject and to create good transitions between shapes. Edges help to guide the eye of the viewer through the picture plane, use them wisely.

How do I choose a canvas for painting? What is the difference between pre-stretched canvas and hand-stretched canvas? How do I know what is best for my artwork? Get answers to these questions and choose the right canvas for your masterpiece.

As an advanced beginner or intermediate artist, you've worked with different techniques and types of wet and dry media. Harness the power of mixed media, making them work together to create the effects you visualize. This guide takes you through my process of saving a painting by using mixed media.

Turn a plain rock into a work of art with this step-by-step tutorial on paint pouring. Even kids can do this fun, easy project. When finished, use them in the garden, give them as gifts or hide them in your community for others to find.

Five examples of how to mix green from Cad Yellow Medium Pure combined with Payne’s Gray, Raw Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, and Manganese Blue Hue.

A tutorial on how to mix neutral colors starting from just two colors: one being in the orange family, and the other a blue. A short time-lapse video shows four examples of orange/blue neutral mixes using acrylic paint.

This article covers traditional, historical, and relatively new and innovative yellow inorganic pigments, as well as their properties.

I will cover some novel methods to prepare a matte paint finish with gloss paints without having to buy separate matte medium or matte paints.

From the inadvertent discovery in a lab beaker to coating Ferrari’s, this pigment has a story as rich as its red hue.

This covers the methods of making unique metallic and pearlescent coatings with mica pigments. A few mixing techniques will be discussed.

Learn how to prepare acrylic paints with a muller and glass slab. The method discussed in this article will minimize the clean up while expediting the dispersion of pigments into the acrylic medium.

In this article, I discuss the wide variety of fillers and extenders used in paint formulation.

In this article, I discuss the materials and equipment needed to prepare liquid pigment dispersions using a rock tumbler.

Learn about the materials and processes that are used to make a solvent-based, quick-drying acrylic paint primer.

Here is a list of art supplies beginners need to start drawing, painting, and exploring their creativity. Get tips on how to choose the best materials and find out where to buy them.

Would you love to paint on canvas, but feel you have "little...to no" artistic talent? The tutorials found here will give you the needed confidence to try.

Learn how to do a flip cup painting in this step-by-step tutorial with photos of this fun and creative acrylic pouring technique.

Painting is a wonderful activity that promotes well-being and peace of mind. With a few supplies, you too can release your creativity and benefit from this amazing process.

A guide on how to paint simple pet portraits for beginners.

Learn how to create an acrylic pour painting on a budget using craft acrylic paints, glue, and a few other inexpensive supplies from a dollar or craft supply store.

Excellent advice for beginner artists. The tips included in this guide will provide you with information on the 10 main things you need to learn and practice to continually improve your painting skills. From the beginning of a painting to the end, the 10 things you should focus on.

Learn the acrylic ink pouring technique in this tutorial for beginners. Find out what supplies are used, learn the basic steps of pouring ink, and some helpful tips for creating beautiful paintings.

Learn the 10 steps to painting trees, starting with the most general shapes of the tree and ending with the details. Robie Benve shares her ten secrets to painting trees that are believable and that present character and dimension.

A list of alcohol ink painting supplies including inks, surfaces, and other materials used for creating colorful art with this unique medium.

Art tutorial for sealing and protecting your alcohol ink projects on yupo paper and ceramics. Learn three ways to best preserve your artwork from fading, discoloring and prevent yellowing over time.

I explain what artist trading cards are and share my technique for creating them.

It is easy and fun to to paint animals in mixed media. I start with acrylic, and then garnish with a few add-ons. Let me show you how!

If you'd like to learn how to do a pour painting, this tutorial for beginners will teach you what supplies you’ll need, how to prepare a canvas, how to mix paints, and the steps to create your very own painting.

Learn acrylic pour painting tips about the process, things to avoid, and ways to improve your skills so you can accelerate the path from beginner to experienced pour painter.

Save money by buying only what you really need to get started as a watercolour artist. Bewildered by the vast array of art products for sale? This article keeps your new hobby simple and affordable.

Do you want to learn how to make art pieces from leftover watercolor paint? This is a fun way to use your extra paint and not throw it away. You can easily make several pieces and create an art wall gallery!

Make your watercolours more interesting by adding texture with these simple tips and techniques.

This article includes a complete list of acrylic pour-painting supplies for anyone who would like to try pour painting. You’ll also learn how each of these supplies will be used in your painting and where to buy them.

This article teaches you why it's better to paint on toned canvas and what color should you tone your canvas with.

Do you want to create a beautiful acrylic landscape painting on a toned canvas? I've laid out step-by-step instructions for the painting process and included a time-lapse video of the sketching that you can reference.

Create a pencil drawing sketch and a digital color study for an acrylic landscape painting! I've included step-by-step instructions and a time-lapse video to help you visualize what you need to do.

We all know Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and Munch's "The Scream," but few are familiar with these artists' lesser-known works. From dogs to owls, read on to discover 11 of the most surprising and amusing animal paintings by famous artists.

Learn the process of completing a still-life oil painting in one session. Watch the video that shows the painting process and delves into how I chose the colors of my limited tetrad palette. Alla prima is a direct painting technique, also known as wet-on-wet.

Learn how to paint a seagull with acrylic paints! I've created a detailed step-by-step tutorial with photos and a video that shows how to create a painting of a seagull standing on a beach. You'll also learn some general tips and techniques for painting with acrylics.

A scene in a painting is influenced by the effect of light, the arrangement of dark and light shapes, and the harmony and balance of color. The color, strength, and angle of light influences all of these factors.

If you are used to painting in the studio, the first few paintings you do outdoors are going to be very challenging. However, painting en plein air can be a great experience and teach you a lot. Here are 11 tips that can help you make outdoors painting a little easier and more successful.

Pros and cons of plein air painting. A lot of artists think that painting landscapes on location is the best way to go. Learn about the advantages and challenges of painting outdoors. Would you enjoy it? Plus, tips to help you have an easier and more successful outdoor painting experience.

It's the season for making cards.

There are moments when all of the practice pays off and you start to click with your watercolors. And what glorious defining moments they are.

Simple step-by-step guide on how to paint galaxies using paints, a paintbrush, water, sponges and a toothbrush!!

Learn how making thumbnail sketches and using them as value studies helps you create winning painting compositions. How to sketch the value and tone relationships, create an interesting composition by testing out value and tone of your masses. Tips to plan a good painting.

Paint stones to make custom plant markers for your garden with this easy-to-do and fun-to-make hobby.

The way elements are arranged in the picture acts as the armature and supporting structure of a painting. To make a piece successful and interesting for the viewer, plan a composition with a strong value structure. Squinting helps. Seeing simplified shapes, it’s easier to “see” the composition.