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Composition for Landscapes
Composition Basics All artists use composition rules to make great artwork. Learn about some of these composition basics and watch your artwork improve dramatically. Full Article --> |
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Pens for Sketching and Drawing
In the past, if artists needed permanent ink in their drawings, their only choice was to use dip pens in a jar of India ink. Dip pens give a stunningly sensitive line, dark and varied. While it is still quite pleasurable to work with dip pens, many artists now choose ink pens, such as... Full Article --> 
Papers for Watercolor Painting
Watercolor paints should be used with paper made specifically for watermedia. Watercolor paper has a special surface sizing designed to accept the watery paints. Artists sometimes like to paint in sketchbooks or pads but paper made for drawing does not have the same kind of surface. Full Article --> 
Careers for Creatives
Creative people in the arts are driven by the desire to create. While you may not be able to quit your day job yet, all of us dreamers have a need to find a job that covers our bills. We all believe that one day we will make a living by following our passions. But the need is NOW for a side job that we can earn enough, yet leave hours to create our art.... Full Article --> How-To Articles
How to Do
Botanical Illustration in Watercolors Botanical Illustration is at the intersection of art and science. Observe and study plants in nature. Learn and practice drawing and watercolor painting. Put it together to make luminous, lively, and realistic plant portraits. Follow the steps in this article to see how botanical artists do their artwork. Full Article --> 
How To Write Haiku Poetry Haiku poetry seems so simple, but, like the Japanese Masters, you could spend a lifetime creating the perfect Haiku form. Follow the steps in this downloadable article and begin your quest for beauty in words and vision. Full Article --> |
