Art is changing to keep up with our evolving world. Even artists who prefer traditional mediums are dabbling in digital art. Why wouldn’t they? Virtual art shows allow people from every corner of the world to experience their work. The best part is, you don’t have to purchase loads of expensive equipment to make it …
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Becoming a professional illustrator is truly a labor of love. Unlike some careers that you can simply “fall into,” illustration requires skill, determination, and a tremendous amount of elbow grease. That said, it’s far from impossible to turn your love of illustration into your career; if you’re an aspiring illustrator, this step-by-step guide will help …
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Art has always been an outlet for expression, especially during times of stress and hardship. There’s no question that the world needs art more than ever, and there is no shortage of it being made, digitally or physically, by artists around the world. Thankfully, some generous people, agencies, and arts organizations are willing to pay …
There are a dozen types of paint brushes used in art that are appropriate for different types of paint, including watercolor brushes, acrylic paint brushes, and oil-based paints. Understanding the difference between the shape, hardness, and material of the bristles can help artists turn their brush into a magic wand to produce beautiful artwork. First, …
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Stone Age art, also called prehistoric art, was created between the period of 40,000 BCE to 3000 BCE ending with the Bronze Age. Global prehistory is a period called lithic or stone ages. Prehistoric art from the Stone Ages is divided into three segments: Paleolithic or Old Stone Age art, 40,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE; …
What is Mannerism? Mannerism is an art style and movement of that emerged first in Florence and Rome, at the end of the High Renaissance, between 1520 and 1600, before Baroque style emerged. The popularity of Mannerist art spread to become an international artistic style. It wasn’t until the late 18th century however that archeologist …
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When deciding between acrylic printing and glass printing, assessing the qualities of each can feel a bit confusing. Each medium has benefits and drawbacks depending on your intended usage of the print. Luckily, we’re here to help! We’ll go over the characteristics of both glass and acrylic prints so that you can make the best …
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Creativity is a funny thing. Sometimes inspiration is relentless, demanding that artists create until the muse releases them. Other times, the creative spark is elusive; all we can do is sit and stare at a blank page, willing an idea to appear. One way to break out of an artistic rut and get the creative …
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Whether you’re a dog owner (like myself), you love dogs or you simply want to learn how to make a cute portrait of a dog, this article will for sure help you! We’ll begin by learning about the best way to simplify a dog’s head structure so you’ll be able to use this method to …
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As an artist, we all have felt that instant fascination towards the eyes. And it’s not a mystery, because eyes are the most expressive and sometimes the most distinctive feature of someone’s face. Somehow also, when we want to draw them we find ourselves in a pit of despair since eyes are not only hard …
