Beginner Artist | Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/beginner-artist/ Get Inspired Thu, 30 May 2024 17:52:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/an-favicon-152x152-1-100x100.png Beginner Artist | Artists Network https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-techniques/beginner-artist/ 32 32 Plein Air Primer https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/plein-air/getting-started-in-plein-air/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/plein-air/getting-started-in-plein-air/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1352115 In Part 1 of a 2-part series about painting en plein air, Michael Chesley Johnson shares his best advice on what to take with you—and what to leave behind.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-subjects/plein-air/getting-started-in-plein-air/feed/ 0 A Simple Guide for Stretching Your Own Canvas https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/stretching-your-own-canvas/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/stretching-your-own-canvas/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:15:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1350388 Enjoy the satisfaction of stretching your own canvas in this quick and easy guide. Learn the basics of canvas, stretchers, and grounds.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/stretching-your-own-canvas/feed/ 0 Your Guide to Acrylic Paint Mediums, Gels, and Pastes https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/acrylic/how-to-use-acrylic-mediums/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/acrylic/how-to-use-acrylic-mediums/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:10:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1108113 This how-to guide to working with acrylic paint mediums, gels, pastes and more will help you expand the possibilities in every painting. By Sandra Duran Wilson When you walk into the art supply store, are you befuddled by the rows of acrylic products and acrylic paint mediums that all look the same? You’re not alone. In this article, I’m unraveling the mysteries of acrylic paint mediums, gels, and pastes. Each product has qualities that enable acrylic painters to achieve a multitude of special effects and textures. For the best results, I recommend starting with artist’s grade acrylic paint, even if…

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/acrylic/how-to-use-acrylic-mediums/feed/ 0 How to Blend With Markers the Right Way https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/how-to-blend-with-markers-the-right-way/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/how-to-blend-with-markers-the-right-way/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 22:46:18 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1305067 Learn how to use alcohol markers like an expert! With this technique, you can achieve smooth transitions and stunning shading effects. Unlock your artistic potential and get creative with these tips today.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/how-to-blend-with-markers-the-right-way/feed/ 0 The How and Why of Hatching https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 23:01:08 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1303313 Discover the art of hatching, a technical drawing skill used to build tone in an image, blend colors, soften edges, and give your artwork added depth.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-how-and-why-of-hatching/feed/ 0 Gouache, a Beginner’s Guide https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/a-beginners-guide-to-gouache/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/a-beginners-guide-to-gouache/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 21:51:45 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/a-beginners-guide-to-watercolor-paper-and-canvas-copy/ Find out what gouache is and how to use it, along with tips on the different brands and types available. Get ready to become a master of gouache painting!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/pastel-papers-for-beginners/feed/ 0 Five Essentials for Getting Started in Encaustics https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/five-essentials-for-getting-started-in-encaustics/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/five-essentials-for-getting-started-in-encaustics/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:11:22 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1292990 Getting started with encaustics? Here's what you need to know and what to buy!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/five-essentials-for-getting-started-in-encaustics/feed/ 1 A Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor Paper and Canvas https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/a-beginners-guide-to-watercolor-paper-and-canvas/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/a-beginners-guide-to-watercolor-paper-and-canvas/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:55:23 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide-copy/ Not sure what watercolor paper is the best to buy? Here's what you need to know!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/product-recommendation/a-beginners-guide-to-watercolor-paper-and-canvas/feed/ 0 A Beginner’s Guide to Artist’s Drawing Paper https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:57:36 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-graphite-pencils-a-beginners-guide-copy/ Not sure what artists drawing paper to buy? Here's what to look for and what I recommend.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-drawing-paper-a-beginners-guide/feed/ 0 Artist’s Graphite Pencils, A Beginner’s Guide https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-graphite-pencils-a-beginners-guide/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-graphite-pencils-a-beginners-guide/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:38:53 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1279199 Not sure what artists graphite pencils to buy? Here's what to look for and what I recommend.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/artists-graphite-pencils-a-beginners-guide/feed/ 0 Watercolor Outline Drawings with Thomas Schaller: Video https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-outline-drawings-with-thomas-schaller-video/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-outline-drawings-with-thomas-schaller-video/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:10:14 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1107956 Thomas Schaller demonstrates how he edits out detail when creating watercolor outline drawings in this quick-tip video. In this video tip, artist Thomas Schaller takes his drawing of a complex city scene down to its key elements. Learn to keep figure shapes loose, focus on basic shapes, and stay true to yourself. Hone in on what matters in your watercolor outline drawings as you prepare to paint! THOMAS SCHALLER‘s instructional videos are available for purchase here. Video access is free to members!

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-outline-drawings-with-thomas-schaller-video/feed/ 0 The Art of Drawing: Brent Eviston Teaches in 3 Essential Videos https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-art-of-drawing-brent-eviston-teaches-in-3-essential-videos/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-art-of-drawing-brent-eviston-teaches-in-3-essential-videos/#respond Fri, 28 May 2021 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1106245 Artist Brent Eviston teaches the art of drawing fundamentals that take you from basic line weight to mastering shape and form. Explore the first three lessons! Explore our most popular drawing courses and see what makes Brent Eviston such a great drawing instructor! “The Art and Science of Drawing,” his unique series of video lessons, is the perfect platform for all skill levels to explore fundamental drawing principles and techniques. Each course is designed to be taken one day at a time, working through simple shapes, to expressive mark making, and into constructing form and volume. Explore the first three courses in this series!  Week…

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/the-art-of-drawing-brent-eviston-teaches-in-3-essential-videos/feed/ 0 Glazing With Oil Paint: Techniques & Demo https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/glazing-with-oil-paint-techniques-demo/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/glazing-with-oil-paint-techniques-demo/#respond Wed, 26 May 2021 06:10:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1105336 Glazing with transparent oil paint creates paintings with luminous hues and layered complexity. Learn how with this step-by-step demonstration.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/glazing-with-oil-paint-techniques-demo/feed/ 0 Watercolor Tubes vs Pans? This Video Compares Them https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-tubes-vs-pans-this-video-compares-them/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-tubes-vs-pans-this-video-compares-them/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 06:10:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1105671 Wondering what to buy? Michael Reardon looks at the differences in watercolor tubes vs. pans in this quick-tip video. It’s easy to sometimes be bewildered by art supply choices. For example, should you buy watercolor tubes vs. pans for optimal pigment strength and ease of use? Artist Michael Reardon compares the two in this short video. MICHAEL REARDON has been painting in watercolor for over thirty years, using watercolor to record his observations and convey a sense of place and light. Learn more at mreardon.com.

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]]> https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/watercolor/watercolor-tubes-vs-pans-this-video-compares-them/feed/ 1 How to Draw Birds: 8 Techniques and Tips https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/how-to-draw-birds-8-techniques-and-tips/ https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/how-to-draw-birds-8-techniques-and-tips/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 06:10:00 +0000 https://www.artistsnetwork.com/?p=1105497 Successfully learn how to draw birds of all kinds with these eight exercises, using gesture drawing, the contour method, freeze-framing, and more. By Debby Cotter Kaspari Learning how to draw birds from life is as much a sport as it is an art. Birds rarely hold still, so catching them on paper requires a combination of observation, good reflexes and a fast pencil. You can work from photos, but one of the rewards of drawing birds from life is that you’ll get to know them well. Although they go unnoticed much of the time, we live our lives surrounded by…

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