Art Techniques

Use our easy step by step tutorial to create a DIY abstract heart painting on any canvas size. Lots of inspiration to help you choose colors.

Step by Step Still Life Drawing

By Nicole Tinkham When looking at a famous abstract painting do you ever think “I could do that”? If you’re wondering how something so simple can be considered a masterpiece, you’re not alone. Is i…

If you're just getting into watercolors or you've been painting for a while, sometimes it's fun to just experiment with techniques that you don't normally use when painting. I usually only paint using the basic watercolor techniques (see #1-#3) , but some of these are really fun to play around with,

Techniques and Tips for Watercolors When it comes to watercolor painting, these are the tricks that draw the ooh's and aah's every time. Watercolor as a medium seems like such a challenge because it seems unpredictable at first glance. It's so important to learn what to expect from the pigment when it meets water. When learning watercolor basics, these will help form a better foundation in painting with more enjoyment. The frustration is lessened because you have a better idea of how the…

An exciting curriculum includes a range of different drawing techniques created with different media e.g. Line, tone, contour & hatching.

Faux Encaustic Technique by Heather Tracy for The Graphics Fairy

An underpainting, or underdrawing, is the first layer of paint you apply to your canvas to either help establish values or to get rid of the white of the canvas. Using

Explore the art of drawing with pen in our comprehensive guide. Learn essential techniques and expert tips to create bold, precise, and expressive pen drawings.

Image transfer techniques can be used to transfer an image from one surface to another, and they can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your projects. One image transfer technique…