All About Art & Art Terms
Discover our blog content centered around the subject of art, including in-depth explanations of key art terminology.
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7 Easy Steps to Painting a Cat
I love to paint cats as cats have such unique features to paint, and so they make a great subject matter. But many beginning painters may find painting a cat to seem daunting. I have outlined seven easy steps to help you paint a cat as a subject matter. These seven basic steps include 1)…
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7 Easy Steps to Oil Painting a Dog Using Procreate As Guide
Painting a dog can be a lot of fun. Dogs make a great subject matter to paint. The process does not need to be difficult if you follow these seven easy steps. The seven easy steps you can take to paint a dog as a subject matter include 1) layout and plan your painting using…
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6 Easy Steps to Layout Your Painting On the Canvas
If you know how to layout your painting onto the canvas, it can make your painting easier. It will also help you to get the proportions on your painting correct. We have six very easy steps to lay out our painting on the canvas properly. We first lay out our painting on Procreate. Once we…
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11 Virtual Art Museum Tours That Will Cost You Nothing
Are you stuck at home and getting tired of watching Netflix? Why not try to go on a virtual tour to see some of the world’s most excellent art museums right from your couch? Virtual museum tours are a great way to be able to see some of the best art in the world without…
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15 Paintings Featuring Cats, My Top Picks
I love to paint cats and dogs, so it is no surprise that I also like many paintings featuring cats or dogs. Cats, in particular, have had a role throughout history in many paintings. Many artists have used cats as subject matter in their paintings. Here are my top 15 picks of artwork that feature…
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9 Traits That Are Important for Any Artist to Acquire.
Being an artist and running an art business is similar to being an entrepreneur. An artist must develop the same traits as many successful business people, but besides those traits, there are additional traits that are important for any artist to have and acquire. Some of the traits that any artist should try to acquire…
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Beginners Artist Block? 10 Tricks and Tips to Overcome
Sometimes, when people start painting, they may find that they keep having an artist block. It can sometimes be hard to decide what to paint or start with the painting. There are several reasons for an artist’s block, including timing, fear, perfectionism, or a lack of motivation. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can…
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11 Tips to Overcoming the Fear of a Blank Canvas With Art
I went through a period when I hardly picked up a brush. I think at one time or another, many artists may have the same problem. Maybe it is because you have gotten busy, or maybe it is because you have the fear of the blank canvas or are not sure where to start or…
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The Different Shapes of Oil Paint Art Brushes, What You Need to Know
When you start to oil paint, it can seem quite daunting to learn about the different aspects of oil painting and what it entails. This can be especially true about oil painting brushes. There are seven basic oil paintbrush shapes. Each of these shapes has different uses and will come in various sizes. The basic…
