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Painting Techniques

If you're an artist or a painter, it's all about learning how to observe your painting subject. These 3 steps will help you with that! Save this pin and click through for more inspiration on artists like Mary Gilkerson who achieved accurate colors, value patterns, and compositions by observation. Painting Subjects, Amazing Paintings, Color Studies, Procreate, Acrylics, Paths, Progress, Painter, Mary

Painting Subjects

Amazing Paintings

If you're an artist or a painter, it's all about learning how to observe your painting subject. These 3 steps will help you with that! Save this pin and click through for more inspiration on artists like Mary Gilkerson who achieved accurate colors, value patterns, and compositions by observation.

Vermillion red is a color that has been used for centuries, but it's not always safe. This article will teach you about the dangers of toxic paint colors and how to find eco friendly paints for your home. Click on this pin now! Red Paint, Paint Colors, Vermilion Red, Eco Friendly Paint, Vermillion, Plein Air Paintings, Student Art

Eco Friendly Paint

Plein Air Paintings

Vermillion red is a color that has been used for centuries, but it's not always safe. This article will teach you about the dangers of toxic paint colors and how to find eco friendly paints for your home. Click on this pin now!

Save this pin and click through to read more! This is an important reminder that sometimes the best way to find inspiration for your art, is by taking time away from it. To be inspired you need focus on observing your surroundings not just what's inside of your head. The world around us can provide so many great ideas if we stop long enough to look at them. Click on this link below and get some helpful tips about how nature inspires creativity based off my experience as an artist. Creating Artwork, Simple Colors, Landscape Artist, New Perspective, Color Theory, Looking Up, Art Studio, Color Schemes

Creating Artwork

Landscape Artist

New Perspective

Save this pin and click through to read more! This is an important reminder that sometimes the best way to find inspiration for your art, is by taking time away from it. To be inspired you need focus on observing your surroundings not just what's inside of your head. The world around us can provide so many great ideas if we stop long enough to look at them. Click on this link below and get some helpful tips about how nature inspires creativity based off my experience as an artist.

I'm an artist and I know how hard it can be to find inspiration. But there are ways! In this article, you'll learn some easy tips for finding artistic subjects right at home or outside your window. With these hacks, you will never feel uninspired again. So get out of the studio and start looking around! Uninspired, The Ordinary, Subjects, Extraordinary, Sketches, Window, Hacks

I'm an artist and I know how hard it can be to find inspiration. But there are ways! In this article, you'll learn some easy tips for finding artistic subjects right at home or outside your window. With these hacks, you will never feel uninspired again. So get out of the studio and start looking around!

Value, color, light, and composition are all the keystones that make up a good painting. Artists need to know how to implement these basic elements into their artworks so I've helped by creating this handy art guide! Click through to be inspired! Read Later, Art Tips, Implement, Work On Yourself, Artworks, Composition, Basic

Work On Yourself

Value, color, light, and composition are all the keystones that make up a good painting. Artists need to know how to implement these basic elements into their artworks so I've helped by creating this handy art guide! Click through to be inspired!

Creating bad paintings is a healthy part of the creative process. Artists often spend too much of their studio time fretting over compositions that didn't work, colors that are muddy, and more. Click through to be inspired to change your approach to making art and your mindset! Bad Painting, Bad Art, Daily Practices, Failure, Letting Go, Approach, Mindset

Daily Practices

Creating bad paintings is a healthy part of the creative process. Artists often spend too much of their studio time fretting over compositions that didn't work, colors that are muddy, and more. Click through to be inspired to change your approach to making art and your mindset!

Canvas isn't the only art material to paint on! Many painters and artists choose to use panels for their artworks. As a landscape oil painter, I've learned the tricks to properly prepping panels for use in your studio. Save this pin and click through to make sure you're using the best creative supplies available! Oil Painters, Prepping, Paintings, Surface, Good Things

Canvas isn't the only art material to paint on! Many painters and artists choose to use panels for their artworks. As a landscape oil painter, I've learned the tricks to properly prepping panels for use in your studio. Save this pin and click through to make sure you're using the best creative supplies available!

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Abstract Art Paintings Acrylics

Oil Painting Landscape

Abstract Landscape

Abstract Artwork

Contemporary Landscapes Art

Green Landscape

Choosing a painting subject can be tricky for some artists! Rather than waiting for inspiration in your creative studio space, get back to what you love - creating artworks! This art blog goes over my favorite tips for getting out of a painting rut and choosing a subject matter. Save this pin and click through to read more. Art Competitions, Studio Space, Creative Studio, Art Blog, You Can Do, Something To Do

Art Competitions

Creative Studio

Something To Do

Choosing a painting subject can be tricky for some artists! Rather than waiting for inspiration in your creative studio space, get back to what you love - creating artworks! This art blog goes over my favorite tips for getting out of a painting rut and choosing a subject matter. Save this pin and click through to read more.

Contemporary Impressionism Art Gallery in San Diego California Featuring the Artwork of Erin Hanson Contemporary Impressionism, Impressionism Art, Seascape Paintings, Landscape Paintings, Oil Paintings, Landscapes, San Diego Art, Abstract Painting, Art Painting

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Landscape Paintings

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Contemporary Impressionism Art Gallery in San Diego California Featuring the Artwork of Erin Hanson

As a landscape oil painter I know the struggle of mixing the perfect whites for painting clouds. That's why I''ve created this handy art guide to help you mix the perfect colors! Save this pin and click through to be inspired! Painting Clouds, Acrylic Colors, Painting Techniques, Color Mixing, Technical, Compliments

Painting Clouds

Painting Techniques

As a landscape oil painter I know the struggle of mixing the perfect whites for painting clouds. That's why I''ve created this handy art guide to help you mix the perfect colors! Save this pin and click through to be inspired!

Painters and creative have always benefited from creating in the studio daily. The practice of daily painting can help stop artists block, provide you with a boost of creativity, and transform your painting style. Save this pin and click through for your art inspiration! Painting Advice, Daily Painting, Painting Style, Mood Boost, Improve Mood, Anxiety Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Improve Mental Health, Mindfulness Activities

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Painters and creative have always benefited from creating in the studio daily. The practice of daily painting can help stop artists block, provide you with a boost of creativity, and transform your painting style. Save this pin and click through for your art inspiration!

Inspiration For This Painting Last year I was commissioned to do a painting of this very familiar view in Queenstown, New Zealand. The painting features willow trees adorning the shore of Lake Wakatipu set to a backdrop of Dear Park Heights and the Remarkables Mountains. This painting features water, trees and mountains which are three great subjects to include in a landscape painting. In this painting tutorial I will show you the process of how I created this art work. Landscape Painting Lesson, Mountain Landscape Painting, Acrylic Painting Lessons, Landscape Paintings Acrylic, Mountain Paintings, Painting Videos, Water Painting

Landscape Painting Lesson

Mountain Landscape Painting

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Landscape Paintings Acrylic

Mountain Paintings

Painting Videos

Inspiration For This Painting Last year I was commissioned to do a painting of this very familiar view in Queenstown, New Zealand. The painting features willow trees adorning the shore of Lake Wakatipu set to a backdrop of Dear Park Heights and the Remarkables Mountains. This painting features water, trees and mountains which are three great subjects to include in a landscape painting. In this painting tutorial I will show you the process of how I created this art work.

Me maravilla la frescura, la luminosidad y la intensidad del color de las pinturas al pastel. Hace poco he topado con este pintor y he queda... Pastel Landscape, Abstract Landscape Painting, Landscape Art, Pastel Art, Pastel Painting, Painting & Drawing, Oil Painting, Knife Painting

Pastel Landscape

Abstract Landscape Painting

Pastel Painting

Painting & Drawing

Me maravilla la frescura, la luminosidad y la intensidad del color de las pinturas al pastel. Hace poco he topado con este pintor y he queda...

Artists, are you tired of getting caught up in the small details when it comes to your paintings? Stop feeling trapped and blocked creatively, and finally learn to paint fast and freely. Here's your first hint...premix your color palette and give the palette knife another go! Save this pin and click through to be inspired! Painting Tutorials, Plein Air Easel, Art Basics, How To Make Paint

Painting Tutorials

Plein Air Easel

How To Make Paint

Artists, are you tired of getting caught up in the small details when it comes to your paintings? Stop feeling trapped and blocked creatively, and finally learn to paint fast and freely. Here's your first hint...premix your color palette and give the palette knife another go! Save this pin and click through to be inspired!

Artists, using notans in your painting practice can significantly improve your artwork, composition, design, and even leave you feeling less stressed about creating. Save this pin and click through to discover these helpful art tips before you start your next painting! Composition Design, Art Practice, Art Lessons, Retirement, Light In The Dark

Composition Design

Light In The Dark

Artists, using notans in your painting practice can significantly improve your artwork, composition, design, and even leave you feeling less stressed about creating. Save this pin and click through to discover these helpful art tips before you start your next painting!

In today's modern world an artist may feel overwhelmed with distraction. Taking time to be inspired and submerge one's creative brain in their surroundings is very important to the painting process. Save this pin and click through to read more! Avoid Distractions, Painting Process, Feeling Overwhelmed, Watercolour, Brain, Reference

Avoid Distractions

Painting Process

Feeling Overwhelmed

In today's modern world an artist may feel overwhelmed with distraction. Taking time to be inspired and submerge one's creative brain in their surroundings is very important to the painting process. Save this pin and click through to read more!

Painters, are you struggling to create art that you love? Start developing a painting practice and routine to align your creativity and unique painting style. Save this pin and click through to be inspired! Painting Tips, Art Biz, Boost Creativity, Tough Love, Unique Paintings

Boost Creativity

Unique Paintings

Painters, are you struggling to create art that you love? Start developing a painting practice and routine to align your creativity and unique painting style. Save this pin and click through to be inspired!

As an artist, I believe in the power of creating daily. The process of daily painting releases inhibitions, can reduce creative block, and really helps you develop a style with your artwork. Save this pin and click through to get inspired! Handmade Oil, Beginners Guide, Art Tutorials, It Works, Techniques

Beginners Guide

As an artist, I believe in the power of creating daily. The process of daily painting releases inhibitions, can reduce creative block, and really helps you develop a style with your artwork. Save this pin and click through to get inspired!

Artists, are you ready to take 5 actionable steps to improve your compositions and designs in your paintings?! Save this pin and click through to discover the power of cropping, notans, and value pattern layout. Improve Yourself, Make It Yourself, Solving, Beginners

Improve Yourself

Make It Yourself

Artists, are you ready to take 5 actionable steps to improve your compositions and designs in your paintings?! Save this pin and click through to discover the power of cropping, notans, and value pattern layout.

Looking back at the master artist paintings, you'll notice a collection of tips and techniques used for color, value, and composition that appeal to viewers. Art that follows the basic elements and principles tend to sell quickly and call out to viewers in galleries. Click through to get inspired in your studio with these artwork tips! Artist Painting, Watercolor Paintings, Acrylic Painting, Painting Projects, Elements And Principles, Art Corner

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Elements And Principles

Looking back at the master artist paintings, you'll notice a collection of tips and techniques used for color, value, and composition that appeal to viewers. Art that follows the basic elements and principles tend to sell quickly and call out to viewers in galleries. Click through to get inspired in your studio with these artwork tips!

Artists, painters, and creatives stop wasting studio time trying to pick a painting subject! These 4 tips will help you pick your next painting subject with ease! Save this pin and click through to pu paint to canvas today! Moss Art, Art Instructions, Drawing Tips

Art Instructions

Artists, painters, and creatives stop wasting studio time trying to pick a painting subject! These 4 tips will help you pick your next painting subject with ease! Save this pin and click through to pu paint to canvas today!

Artists and painters, understanding the power of composition can help you leverage design effectively in your paintings. Creative and well planned compositions in an artwork draws a viewer in and holds their attention. Save this pin and click through to continue reading! Leverage, Painters, Continue Reading, Attention, Keep Calm Artwork

Continue Reading

Keep Calm Artwork

Artists and painters, understanding the power of composition can help you leverage design effectively in your paintings. Creative and well planned compositions in an artwork draws a viewer in and holds their attention. Save this pin and click through to continue reading!

Mary Bentz Gilkerson: Artist+Teacher

Mary Bentz Gilkerson: Artist+Teacher

Paintings in Progress

Let's Talk about ART: When YOU HATE YOUR ART- creative ADVICE for artist... Watercolor Paintings Of Animals, Cow Painting, Animal Paintings, Watercolor Paper, Learn To Love, Creative Art, Hate

Watercolor Paintings Of Animals

Animal Paintings

Watercolor Paper

Let's Talk about ART: When YOU HATE YOUR ART- creative ADVICE for artist...

Are you a landscape painter or interested in plein air painting? You'll want to check out my helpful art guide on mixing the blues of the sky! Stop using paint straight from the tube, or falling into a cycle of mixing dull colors and values. Save this pin and click through for my favorite creative tips! Dull Colors, Blues, Tube, Straight

Are you a landscape painter or interested in plein air painting? You'll want to check out my helpful art guide on mixing the blues of the sky! Stop using paint straight from the tube, or falling into a cycle of mixing dull colors and values. Save this pin and click through for my favorite creative tips!

Mary Bentz Gilkerson: Artist+Teacher

Mary Bentz Gilkerson: Artist+Teacher

Paintings in Progress