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 Whether your work is representational or nonrepresentational, composition matters.
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“Is this painting ho-hum?” asks the painter of a lush rural landscape. Find out what’s right about the work and what’s needed?
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The expressive energy of the falcon in the painting American Kestrel makes the work a success. Learn how a greater sense of depth could make the painting even better.
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Colored pencil is an ideal choice of medium for the artwork, Brass, Copper and Silver.
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Three factors contribute to the dramatic effect of a charcoal portrait by Diane Chilson.
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Teasels and Berries (watercolor) is a lovely botanical painting that should inspire artists to explore this unusual and interesting genre.
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You can learn a lot about handling color from a paper mosaic.
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Enjoying the Sunlight (pastel) by Ida M. Glazier grabs the viewer’s eye for several reasons: good use of light and dark color contrast, a solid composition and excellent use of texture.
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No matter how representational or realistic, a painting must be based on an underlying composition of interesting shapes, effective use of contrast, and a path for the eye.
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How tonal values—like music—create a sense of movement.
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