Watercolor Artist

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Here is my still life setup—a simple composition of canning jars and bottles. I painted the four jars, which are the principle players in this painting, on 300-lb. Fabriano Artistico soft-pressed paper. After painting the wood table, I covered the

Artist's Palette

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I apply a coating of White directly to the paper. Three-quarters of the way down, I blend in a small amount of Australian Ocean Blue with the side of the brush. I check the colour before painting a dark line at the base. I dip a knob of steel wool i

South African Home Owner

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• Always prepare your wall surface properly. • Use the correct product for the right surface. • Never use indoor paints for outdoor applications. • Always prime your surface properly. • Observe drying times between coats. • Two coats are usually bett

PleinAir Magazine

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After determining the crop of her subject, Beth Bathe mixes a thin wash of raw umber (Cobra water-mixable oil) and water. She uses an old 1 1/2-inch chip brush to block in large masses on her prepared gesso board covered with a light coating of water

Artist's Back to Basics

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We can create a completely different image using the same techniques with subtle differences. Because I’m often asked how I make water look realistic, I thought we would bury the techniques in an exercise, AND at the same time get a basic understandi

Artists & Illustrators

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As primarily a painter of landscapes, my work has often featured stone and its many textures. From shiny, worked granite and natural field boulders to stone rows and rocky coves, it seems as if I’ve painted stone in all its forms and guises. Living a

Australian How To Paint

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By Murray Charteris I started with a rough sketch of the composition. My initial sketch is usually quite rough, but expressive. I use it to work out the lines of action and flow of the eye. I used photographic references for this picture, but it was

Australian How To Paint

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For the demonstration I have decided to do a painting with paint, knife and brush and the added challenge of just two colours, Titanium White and Paynes Grey. There are a number of combinations that you can use, choosing the right ones can give you r

Artists & Illustrators

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Remember that painting with red shades is energising. It is a feel-good colour, with positive connotations. In the Chinese tradition of feng shui, round shapes are said to be better than hard straight lines, bringing good fortune with them; which mak

Homes & Antiques

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When Monica Liljedal inherited the farm that has been in her family for many generations, it came with a sense of joy and also responsibility. The farm, which was built in 1690, stopped being a working farm in the 1960s, but the family has since used

Artist's Back to Basics

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The keyword for this issue is “repeatability”. The FreeOnlineDictionary gives as one of it’s explanations – “To do, experience, or produce again”. Have you ever had one of those moments when you have looked at your work and said, “I really like that

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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• Pebbles (10) • Primer/sealer • Artist’s acrylic paint in aqua and cobalt blue • Mod Podge • Pencil case or small bag with zipper Paint palette; paintbrushes; disposable gloves; wire rack; white and black Sharpies; ruler Tackle road trip boredom wit

Watercolor Artist

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By Stefanie Laufersweiler Abowl of candy. That was the spark of inspiration behind artist Ali Cavanaugh’s recent “Chroma” series, featuring portraits painted in bold, largely monochromatic color. “I was brainstorming ideas for a 2018 show in Palm Spr

Creative Artist

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Andy Wild • Palette A large sheet of glass with a grey tone underneath. It can be scraped down to clean with a painter’s tool. I’m using a computer tablet to paint from which I also take the initial photo with. The finished size is 50 x 60cm. • Pain

Faces

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Indigenous people have been making art for thousands of years. From totem poles and cave paintings to carvings and pottery, indigenous art captivates our imaginations. Despite being created in different parts of the world, indigenous art has many thi

Your Home

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Bring a splash of colour to your home with this speedy upcycling project. Unleash your creativity with this vase revamp and transform a lacklustre piece of homeware into a statement accessory that will brighten up whatever space you put it in. All yo

Real Living Australia

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the look “I created three textures for these looks: a suede-finish olive green, a nude French wash and a distressed pink,” says Ludi. “For each look, I used two paint colours to create depth and texture. You’ll need a good thick brush, muslin or chee

Style At Home

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What if we told you it was possible to refresh your décor while raising cash for an amazing cause? During October, Little Greene is donating proceeds from all paint and wallpaper sales to Breast Cancer Haven in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. T

Homestyle UK

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Give your plants an Insta-worthy home by transforming the look of their plain, old pots. The random pattern of terrazzo means it’s incredibly easy to paint an effective design – it’s probably the only painting project you’ll find where misshapen blob

Cardmaking & Papercraft

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Q What materials do I need to buy to get started with glass painting? Glass painting is a very effective technique for producing stunning images for your cards. For a quick and easy way to get started you just need a black peel-off outline sticker,

Artists Magazine

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I was walking in lower Manhattan one weekend morning when I passed a quiet construction site. On the sidewalk stood a large trash container filled with drywall remnants, but that wasn’t all: A flash of brilliant orange on top of the gypsum caught my

Australian How To Paint

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• Use artists’ quality materials – buy the best you can afford because cheap materials will hinder your progress and frustrate you. • Practice often, because this will build confidence. • Plan your painting and simplify by removing unnecessary detail

Artist's Back to Basics

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Using saral paper and the line drawing transferred onto tracing paper apply the design to the canvas. Squeeze generous quantities of paint onto your palette, as this style of painting requires plenty of paint. Line up Cadmium Yellow Medium, Pthalo Gr

Artist's Palette

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Strolling along North Shore in Noosa recently, I came across a beautiful composition of shells which just struck me. They were laying on the water’s edge with soft ripples of water flowing over them … in and out, in and out. I was so impressed that I

PleinAir Magazine

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Immel sets up with her subject in view. She starts by documenting her thoughts about the subject she’s chosen to paint. “Things that might be included in my notes are the date, time of day, temperature, sounds, and possible color schemes,” she say

that's life

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✔ Acrylic paint in assorted colours ✔ ‘Francheville’ fabric medium ✔ Sponge ✔ ‘Crafters Choice’ paintbrushes ✔ Glitter 1 Mix your paint with the ‘Francheville’ fabric medium. We chose a midnight blue, purple and cobalt blue to create the base colour

Woman's Weekly

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✣ Glass jug and tumblers ✣ White spirit or methylated spirit ✣ Fine artist’s paintbrush ✣ Five different colours of water-based glass paints ✣ Kitchen roll ✣ Scalpel ✣ Domestic oven 1 Begin by wiping down the glassware with kitchen roll and white sp

Style At Home

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Brighten up your outdoor space with colourful terrazzo designs you can paint at home. Terrazzo prints have been top of the interior trend list for a while now, so why not grab a paintbrush and set about livening up a set of plain planters using Rust-

Australian How To Paint

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• I always buy quality canvasses. They cost a bit more but are well worth it in the end. • Instead of using a traditional palette for my painting with Atelier Interactive Paints, I have purchased a large 30cm square Décor plastic pizza container. The

Cardmaking & Papercraft

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Q How do I make background papers using sponge painting? Sponge painting is a great way to make custom made papers for use in your papercraft projects. It’s a really easy technique to learn and well worth a try as you can create all sorts of intere