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Copying

Copying is as important to a painter as practising scales is to a pianist. I have talked about the importance of copying before. But today I'm going to try something a little different and get you to pick up a pencil and do a little sketching using my favourite aids.

Animals

Sue Hourigan: Part One

Recently I have been thinking about what attracts someone to a particular painting or to the oeuvre of a particular artist. Today let's imagine you are at an exhibition and you come across paintings by Australian artist Sue Hourigan.

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Watercolor and Ink Pen Sketch by Hakki Uslu

If you are getting frustrated at seeing all the wonderful examples of art works and wish you could be an artist - this is the post to get you started. Join Hakki Uslu who will teach you how to create an easy watercolour landscape and then a more complicated composition of a building.

Animals

Learning how to deboss a Rufous Bettong with Helen Grey

In this post you will learn a little about Rufous Bettong - a small Australian marsupial in the potoroo and kangaroo family. The tutorial involves two videos by Helen Gray who will teach you how to deboss and use coloured pencils to create a realistic image of a Rufous Bettong.

Australia

Combining Art and Science with Helen Grey

A special treat today when we visit the world of self-taught Australian artist Helen Grey and see some of her wonderful wildlife studies and meet - Faye, Samuel, Julio, Zander .. and Thomas who is very special indeed. I won't give any more away - click to see theses amazing creatures.

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How to paint rocks

Rocks are beautiful but very difficult to recreate in a painting. See how John Pickup and Kevin McKay represent "rocks" in their paintings and let Lu Smith teach you how to paint some of the "rocks you see around you". Image credit: The ever Moving Sea by John Pickup.

Seasons and Weather

Painting a Winter Sunrise Landscape with Scottish Artist Luna Smith

Join Scottish artist Luna Smith and learn how to paint a beautiful winter sunrise landscape. Image credit: Snowy Mist lunasmith.home.blog

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How to draw sheds

We have been talking a great deal about sheds of late and so here are some Youtube demonstrations to get you on your way to being an artist. Joshua Eckstein/Unsplash

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The Macedonian Shepherd begins to take shape

Taking the blog subscribers on a journey as a painting is created featuring a Macedonian shepherd on a hill overlooking his village.

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Update on the Macedonian Shepherd

Describing the new painting I am working on which consists of a Macedonian shepherd with his sheep looking out over his village. Read the blog to learn the story behind the painting.

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Painting a Macedonian Shepherd

Sharing the steps involved in painting a picture of a Macedonian shepherd. This is the second blog on The Macedonian Shepherd.

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Minding the Flock

Examining a little about tending to sheep. Showing shepherds from France in the early 1800s,

Perspective

Learning a Little More About Perspective

Learning a little more about perspective and creating convincing architectural sketches and paintings brought to you by ArtistsNetwork.

Techniques

Tulips and Much More

Showcasing some art featuring tulips such as depicted in Islamic Art, Ebru, and Anna Pavord's book Tulip Mania.

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Painting a Sea Wave with Leonardo Pereznieto

Bring you a video on how to paint a sea wave by Leonardo Pereznieto- Fine Art Tips.

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Creating, Controlling, Capturing Clouds

Every landscape painter knows that the sky illuminates the scene. Think of it as a household lamp. The sun represents a warm light bulb, the ozone a blue lampshade surrounding the light bulb and clouds a decorative pattern suspended upon the lampshade. (Artistsnetwork)

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How to paint clouds

Over the last couple of blogs you have been introduced to some of the paintings created by Australian artist John Pickup. His paintings are memorable for many reasons but often what strikes you first are the incredible cloud formations: rising majestically from the landscape.

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Practising Human Features

I suggest if you are a student of All Things Art you study the Differences in Male and Female Portraits which comes to us from design.tutsplus.com. If on the other hand you like looking at art and appreciating its beauty and intrigue I think you will enjoy art works inspired by the world of fashion

Famous People

The Famous Ear

That Vincent’s ear was removed is not doubted especially as he presented the severed ear to an 18 year old Gabrielle Berlatier, a maid at his favourite brothel.

Figurative Art

Eyes: Learning from Courbet and Rembrandt

Eyes are the most important of our sensory organs. But what happens if we cover up the eyes, slightly or completely. What happens if we shade the eyes with a hat? Head gear and the placement of it against the angle of the face and in particular the eyes can alter the expression of the subject

Mailbag

Setting up as a watercolour painter & following the Pre-Raphaelites

Keiko Tanabe and Thomas Schaller are two of the most sought after watercolorists working today. Their paintings are held in notable private and public collections. For those of you engaged in becoming a watercolour painter check out this excellent article where they pass on some advice.

Figurative Art

Hands: Gabe Leonard

Gabe Leonard His work captures rich moods by combining the free brushwork of an expressive artist combined with the lighting and framing of a seasoned Hollywood cinematographer.

Drawings

Scribble or Doodle your way into Creativity

Scribble or Doodle your way into Creativity by following the links provided.

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Struggling with a new view of the world

Protest art advent quilling finger painting

Drawings

Naked or Otherwise

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