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When visually attempting to define form, value plays the greater part in its representation and perception. The illusion of three-dimensionality is created by the contrast of lighter values next to the darker ones. This is necessary to portray believable forms. … Continue reading

My latest inspiration is still a work in progress, however the painting is not only not forgotten, it’s beginning to take on a life of it’s own. It’s moving, it’s grooving, and it’s coming alive! Don’t get me wrong, it’s … Continue reading

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Whatever the comp0sition is, whether a landscape or a portrait, try painting it without applying middle values. If your painting uses shadows or shade, paint them black (nothing in the middle). If it is light, paint it white (nothing in … Continue reading

Feel free and let go when applying color~R. D. Burton You can bring almost any subject to life when using a wider vibrant range of colors than one would normally expect to see. Artwork that shows the use of a … Continue reading

So often as artists, we tend to feel we naturally know how to mix colors and use them in the scheme of our paintings. However, from time to time it is important to whip out the color wheels and check … Continue reading

“There are just so many notes in music and just so many colors, but it’s the beautiful combination that makes the masterpiece.”~Charles Hawthorne Exercise 1: I like to think of a color wheel to not be a wheel at all, … Continue reading

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As Artists, we sometimes lose the ability to paint as deliberately as normal when confronted with something appearing difficult or confusing, something we’re unable to interpret as shapes of color. For example, think of sunlight shining through a crystal vase. … Continue reading

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When a viewer looks at a painting, mostly what they see are color shapes on a two dimensional surface. Fortunately, color comes with three qualities: hues, value, and intensity. Most artists artist desire to represent their subject as a by … Continue reading

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We have selected blog posts and art tips that we feel are worthy of a revisit. They have been very popular. If you see an article that you may have missed or like to revisit, the small picture next to … Continue reading

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In my paintings, I like to consider the different ways of leading the eye of the viewer with color and light. The unfinished painting on the left is one example of this. It shows the red umbrellas disappearing in the … Continue reading

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