Category: Creative Tools
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Is Procreate Easier Than Photoshop? What One Should An Artist Learn?
Many artists wonder if they should learn the Procreate or the Adobe Photoshop program. They also wonder which computer program is faster for an artist to learn and master. Procreate is a much easier computer program to learn than Photoshop, especially if you are new to the Adobe program. The Procreate program is a fabulous…
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5 Tips for Finding Art Inspiration To Help You Improve Your Painting
Every artist should look for ways to find art inspiration all around them. The world is filled with art inspiration if you know how and where to look for it. We have five tips to help you find art inspiration 1) get artistic eyes, 2) take a lot of inspiration photos, 3) study the work…
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Answers to the 5 Top Questions Beginner Oil Painters Have
Starting to paint with oil paints it can be a very daunting medium to work in. I know when I started to paint I had a ton of questions and was not sure if what and how I was doing things was completely correct. We have the answers to your beginner oil painting top 5…
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10 Top Life-changing Skills Art Helps You Develop
Embarking on an artistic journey offers valuable benefits at any stage of life. Engaging in the arts is not just a creative outlet but a means to cultivate key skills that can profoundly impact your life. The top 10 transformative skills fostered through artistic endeavors include Creativity, Observation, Self-expression, Memory, Focus, Concentration, Discipline, Perseverance, Collaboration,…
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All About En Plein Air Painting, What You Need to Know
There is something magical about painting outdoors. Many painters throughout history have understood this, especially the French Impressionist painters who used the phrase – “en Plein air” painting. En Plein air means “in the open air. It refers to a style of painting outside in the natural light. This term was made famous by the…
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5 Tips To Using Gold Leaf On Your Paintings
Using gold leaf can add a lot to your paintings and artwork. I have always loved using gold leaf for my artwork so I use gold and silver leaf a lot in my paintings. Gold leaf is a material that is made out of either real gold or bronze. Some gold leaf material can oxidize…
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Procreate App Ideas, Using Procreate To Help Your Art
Procreate is a great app that you can use on your Apple iPad to lay out your paintings and help you become a better artist. There are a lot of great things about Procreate. Procreate will help save you time because it will help you plan your painting; you will not need to paint over…
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A Beginners Guide to Stretching Your Own Art Canvas
At one time or another, most artists will need to learn how to stretch their own canvas. I know it can seem to be very daunting to have to do this when you are first starting out, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. To stretch your own art canvas you will…
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Beginner Artists Guide to the Color Wheel and Paint Colors
One of the confusing things for many artists is how to mix colors. Some people say that mixing colors is easy once you understand the basics of how to mix colors. But in my opinion, properly mixing colors and understanding color is one of those skills that can take a lot of time and experience.…
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5 Tips to Find Artistic Inspiration through Travel
Travel is a great way to find artistic inspiration. I know that for me travel helps to open my mind and to give me inspiration for my art. One of the ways that travel can help you find some artistic observation is by seeing new colors and color combinations through your travel. It will also…