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The Art of Mixing Greens: Bring Depth & Harmony to Your Paintings

March 15, 2025

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Keep It Simple: How to Simplify a Scene for a More Cohesive Painting

March 8, 2025

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Photograph & Paint Your Florals: Capturing Art with Natural Light

February 22, 2025

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How To Gift Your Art

February 14, 2025

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How to Build Confidence as an Artist: 5 Essential Skills to Improve Your Painting Practice

January 11, 2025

Explore 5 key painting skills—like learning to see, painting more often, and using larger brushes—to help you build confidence as an artist and refine your unique style.

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Embracing Your Creative Journey: 3 Keys to Starting a New Artistic Practice

December 19, 2024

Starting a new art journey? Discover 3 keys to embracing your creative journey: avoid comparison, focus on the basics, and...

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Getting Unstuck: How to Reignite Your Creativity

December 5, 2024

Feeling uninspired and stuck in your creative process? Let’s explore actionable tips to reignite your creativity.

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Color Theory for Beginners: Making Colors Work for You

November 21, 2024

Color Theory

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Exploring Different Types of Art: From Still Life to Surrealism

November 14, 2024

Come along as we explore some of the most popular types of art, from still life to abstract, and give you a better sense of what each style entails.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Painting Surfaces: Canvas vs. Panels

October 31, 2024

New to painting? I’m sharing the best surfaces for beginners, my top picks, and some tips on how to prep your surface for awesome results.

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