Plein Air Painting, also known as Outdoor Painting, is simply painting in the open air. Natural light and shadow conditions, weather conditions, and close observation of the colors and shapes of the landscape play a major role in this technique. In this article, we explain the most important tips and tricks for getting started with…
Continue readingOil painting is one of the oldest and most versatile techniques in art. It’s most characterized by its vibrant colors, smooth edges and unique depth. Due to its long drying time, you get the chance to work layer by layer, define details and do over whole parts of your painting. Because of this flexibility, oil…
Continue readingIn times of digital art, one of the oldest painting techniques worldwide is experiencing a remarkable renaissance: Egg Tempera. In this article, you can learn all about how to mix Egg Tempera Paint yourself and what materials you need.
Continue readingWomen have shaped art history – often in secret. This text illuminates the lives and works of important female artists from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and shows why they were long overlooked – and how they are being rediscovered today.
Continue readingOil paint hasn’t always been available in tubes. Today, the manufacturing process is still the same as it was centuries ago. Mixing oil paints yourself takes some practice, but it has several advantages.
Continue readingRomanticism was a short but powerful period in art that represents a reaction to the reason and logic of the Enlightenment. The artists of the Romantic period wanted to highlight the emotional and spiritual side of people.
Continue readingArtists use various brush techniques in oil painting to create unique effects that are often considered their personal signature. The great manipulability of oil paint opens up numerous creative possibilities, which are particularly advantageous for detailed work. We explain what these are.
Continue readingOil paints have been used for centuries in painting, although they require some learning to use. The importance of the right primer and the difference it can make is often underestimated.
Continue readingAcrylic painting is a new but very popular medium in the art world. It is often described as very beginner-friendly and can be used to paint both realistically and abstractly.
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