Painting Tip: Understanding Backgrounds vs. Background Information Backgrounds and background information are two very different things. In painting, there are areas of the artwork you want to highlight and other parts you want to dissipate. Check out the video below to learn all about background vs. background information. Start writing or type / to choose […]
How to Paint Flowers Painting flowers can be tricky. They are often found in still lifes and even some landscapes. Many struggle with painting flowers without making them look cartoonish and ameturish. What’s the secret to painting flowers? Check out the video below to see how Dan paints flowers: Interested in painting classes? Check out […]
How to Paint Reflections Painting reflections can seem like a daunting task. With a little help, you’ll become a pro in no time. Like all painting, all you need is a little patience and a little practice and you’ll have an easier time painting reflections. Check out the video below Dan created to help. Interested […]
How to Sell your Artwork in 25 Ways – Marketing Tips and Techniques Are you an artist with dozens of finished paintings lying around your studio? Do you want to be able to make money from your artwork? Do you wish you could quit your day job and just paint? If you answered yes to […]
How to Paint Folds in Fabric – Painting folds, whether you’re doing it with acrylic paint or oil, seems very difficult to master. With a little help, you can master it too. One of the secrets to painting folds isn’t even about the paint itself; it’s all about taking your time. Paint the folds in […]
Oil and Acrylic Painting Tip – Why you Shouldn’t Scrape Off Your Paintings and Start A New One In this video entitled: “Don’t Scrape Off Your Paintings And Start A New Painting” artist Daniel Edmondson talks about why artists usually think of scraping their painting down and starting all over again. A certain “breaking point” […]