Painting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Jack Russel Colours
A tip on which colours to use when painting a Jack Russel
A tip on which colours to use when painting a Jack Russel
Free Stencils Collection
A collection of free stencils to print and cut out. New stencils are added regularly. Subjects include animals, flowers, food, nature, sea, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
A collection of free stencils to print and cut out. New stencils are added regularly. Subjects include animals, flowers, food, nature, sea, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween.
Right Brain Quiz for Artists -- The Questions
This right brain left brain quiz for artists will help you determine whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant
This right brain left brain quiz for artists will help you determine whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant
Top 10 Acrylic Painting Tips
Acrylics are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints; here are 10 tips to help you get started painting with acrylics.
Acrylics are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints; here are 10 tips to help you get started painting with acrylics.
Painting Personality Quiz: What Paint Should You Use?
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
Top 10 Tips for Face Painting
If you've never done any face or body painting before, these painting tips will help you get started.
If you've never done any face or body painting before, these painting tips will help you get started.
Color Theory Quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Monet 's Bridge Painting Demo
Follow artist Karen Day-Vath as she paints a scene from Monet's garden at Giverny.
Follow artist Karen Day-Vath as she paints a scene from Monet's garden at Giverny.
Painting Quiz: Oils or Acrylics?
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
10 Oil Painting Tips
Top 10 oil painting tips for professional results with oil paints.
Top 10 oil painting tips for professional results with oil paints.
Color Theory Basics for Art
All the basic information you needs to know about color theory and color mixing, arranged in easy-to-understand color theory lessons.
All the basic information you needs to know about color theory and color mixing, arranged in easy-to-understand color theory lessons.
Art Glossary: 'A' Paper Sizes
An explanation of what the various 'A' paper sizes area, and how the system works.
An explanation of what the various 'A' paper sizes area, and how the system works.
Free Nature Stencils to Print and Cut Out
A collection of free naturestencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free naturestencils to print and cut out.
Free MiscellaneousStencils to Print and Cut Out
A collection of free miscellaneous stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free miscellaneous stencils to print and cut out.
Symbols Dictionary: Flowers
Art Symbols dictionary - flowers and plants. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific flowers to symbolize love, jealous, and more.
Art Symbols dictionary - flowers and plants. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific flowers to symbolize love, jealous, and more.
Murphy's Laws Art / Painting
Murphy's original law states that if anything can go wrong, it will. So what variations of it occur in art and painting? Find out here...
Murphy's original law states that if anything can go wrong, it will. So what variations of it occur in art and painting? Find out here...
Right / Left Brain Artists
An easy-to-understand explanation of the theory behind the right brain left brain concepts and why it's relevant to painters.
An easy-to-understand explanation of the theory behind the right brain left brain concepts and why it's relevant to painters.
Free Stencils to Print and Cut Out Daisy Stencil
Free stencil designs for personal use: Flowers: Daisy
Free stencil designs for personal use: Flowers: Daisy
Starting with Acrylics
Acrylic Painting Class 1: What you need to start painting with acrylics.
Acrylic Painting Class 1: What you need to start painting with acrylics.
Free Sea Stencils to Print and Cut Out
A collection of free sea-related stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free sea-related stencils to print and cut out.
Face Painting: Easy Butterfly
A step-by-step demonstration of how to face paint an easy butterfly design.
A step-by-step demonstration of how to face paint an easy butterfly design.
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
With a few colours and a suitable brush, fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming your wardrobe and your home. Here are some tips to help.
With a few colours and a suitable brush, fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming your wardrobe and your home. Here are some tips to help.
Free Stencils to Print and Cut Out - Alphabet Stencil 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
How To Stretch Your Own Canvas
Stretching your own canvas is easier than you may think, and can cheaper than buying ready-made canvases, and certainly means you get just the size canvas you're after.
Stretching your own canvas is easier than you may think, and can cheaper than buying ready-made canvases, and certainly means you get just the size canvas you're after.
Free Stencils: Rose Stencil to Print and Cut Out
Free stencil designs for personal use: Rose
Free stencil designs for personal use: Rose
Abstract Art Step by Step
Follow the development of a piece of abstract art step by step in this painting demo.
Follow the development of a piece of abstract art step by step in this painting demo.
Painting Tip of the Week
A new painting tip is added every week to this growing collection of helpful painting tips submitted by fellow artists.
A new painting tip is added every week to this growing collection of helpful painting tips submitted by fellow artists.
Acrylics: Basic Color Palette
With so many colors available, which ones should you buy when you first start painting with acrylics?
With so many colors available, which ones should you buy when you first start painting with acrylics?
Free Stencils: Christmas
A collection of free Christmas stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free Christmas stencils to print and cut out.
Learn to Paint
Learn to Paint: Find out what you need to do and know to start painting for the very first time, and create your first ever painting.
Learn to Paint: Find out what you need to do and know to start painting for the very first time, and create your first ever painting.
Face Painting: Easy Clown
Step-by-step with photos showing how to create an easy clown face with face paints.
Step-by-step with photos showing how to create an easy clown face with face paints.
Making Art or Giclee Prints
What are Giclee or Art Prints and how are they made? What kind of quality result do they give?
What are Giclee or Art Prints and how are they made? What kind of quality result do they give?
How to Cut a Stencil
Step-by-step instructions on how to cut your own stencils.
Step-by-step instructions on how to cut your own stencils.
How to Clean Your Brushes
Your brushes are an investment. By cleaning them thoroughly and properly at the end of a painting session, your brushes will last longer.
Your brushes are an investment. By cleaning them thoroughly and properly at the end of a painting session, your brushes will last longer.
Prime a Canvas For Acrylics...
When you've stretched a canvas, the next step is to prime it so you can paint on it. With a ready-made gesso suitable for both acrylic and oil painting, priming a canvas is easy.
When you've stretched a canvas, the next step is to prime it so you can paint on it. With a ready-made gesso suitable for both acrylic and oil painting, priming a canvas is easy.
10 Tips for Loosening Up
10 tips for loosening up the way you paint.
10 tips for loosening up the way you paint.
Free Printable Stencil Daisy Border
Free stencil designs for personal use: Daisy Border
Free stencil designs for personal use: Daisy Border
Free Stencils
Free stencil designs for personal use: Sunflower
Free stencil designs for personal use: Sunflower
How to Paint Trees
The 'secret' to painting believable trees is an understanding of the underlying structure of trees complemented by observation of different species.
The 'secret' to painting believable trees is an understanding of the underlying structure of trees complemented by observation of different species.
Top 5 Color Mixing Tips
Tips to help you get the best results when mixing colors.
Tips to help you get the best results when mixing colors.
Face Painting African Design
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this easy African design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this easy African design.
Top 100 Painting Tips
Improve your painting with this collection of really useful painting tips.
Improve your painting with this collection of really useful painting tips.
How to Paint Abstracts
How to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration.
How to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration.
Landscape Painting Tips
A collection of tips to help you with your landscape paintings.
A collection of tips to help you with your landscape paintings.
Monthly Painting Projects 2008
Challenge yourself with these monthly painting project. Sometimes it'se a subject, sometimes a technique, and sometimes in the style of a particular artist. If you complete a project, email a photo of your painting so it can be added to that project's gallery. Or post a photo of it in the Painting Forum.
Challenge yourself with these monthly painting project. Sometimes it'se a subject, sometimes a technique, and sometimes in the style of a particular artist. If you complete a project, email a photo of your painting so it can be added to that project's gallery. Or post a photo of it in the Painting Forum.
Expressionism: Sunflowers
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Free Halloween Stencils
A collection of free Halloween stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free Halloween stencils to print and cut out.
Oil Painting: Fat Over Lean
What the oil painting technique 'fat over lean' is and why it's one of the basic techniques of oil painting.
What the oil painting technique 'fat over lean' is and why it's one of the basic techniques of oil painting.
Face Painting Safety Tips
Professional face painter Cindy Trusty shares her top safety tips for face painting, gleaned from years of experience.
Professional face painter Cindy Trusty shares her top safety tips for face painting, gleaned from years of experience.
Free Stencils -- Star
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Star
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Star
Symbols Dictionary: Love
Symbols dictionary - love. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific love symbols.
Symbols dictionary - love. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific love symbols.
How to Varnish a Painting
Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your painting from pollution in the atmosphere on and abrasion. It will also bring out the colours to the brilliance they had when you applied them.
Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your painting from pollution in the atmosphere on and abrasion. It will also bring out the colours to the brilliance they had when you applied them.
Expressionism: Kandinsky
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Painting Glass
What color is glass, and how do you paint it? There's no simple answer as glass is influenced by what's around it. You need to observe very carefully.
What color is glass, and how do you paint it? There's no simple answer as glass is influenced by what's around it. You need to observe very carefully.
6 Things to Do Before Painting
Planning a Painting: Decisions to Make Before Putting Brush to Paint
Planning a Painting: Decisions to Make Before Putting Brush to Paint
Face Painting Design Snake
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this snake design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this snake design.
Buying Oil Painting Supplies
What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies.
What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies.
Abstract Art: An Introduction
Abstract Art -- an introduction to abstract art, what it is, how it developed, and what characterizes abstract art.
Abstract Art -- an introduction to abstract art, what it is, how it developed, and what characterizes abstract art.
How to Frame a Canvas
How do you frame a painting done on canvas? Do you need to remove the canvas stretchers, or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
How do you frame a painting done on canvas? Do you need to remove the canvas stretchers, or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
Which Subjects Sell Best?
If you want to sell lots of paintings, what subjects should you be painting?
If you want to sell lots of paintings, what subjects should you be painting?
Absolute Beginner Painting FAQ
Find answers to commonly asked questions by absolute beginners to painting.
Find answers to commonly asked questions by absolute beginners to painting.
Best Acrylic Paint Brands
Which is the best brand of acrylic paint on the market? Here's my choice of my favorite acrylic paints.
Which is the best brand of acrylic paint on the market? Here's my choice of my favorite acrylic paints.
Intro to Water-Soluble Pencils
Information on how to use watercolor pencils or water-soluble crayons, techniques and approaches to try.
Information on how to use watercolor pencils or water-soluble crayons, techniques and approaches to try.
Deciding What Paint to Use
Want to start painting but not sure what to use? Here's help on deciding how to choose between the most popular types of paint: acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels.
Want to start painting but not sure what to use? Here's help on deciding how to choose between the most popular types of paint: acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels.
Painting Clouds Wet -on-Wet
A step-by-step demonstration of painting clouds working wet-on-wet, using acrylics or oil paints.
A step-by-step demonstration of painting clouds working wet-on-wet, using acrylics or oil paints.
Basic Techniques for Pastels
An introduction to the various ways in which pastels can be used in a painting.
An introduction to the various ways in which pastels can be used in a painting.
Painting Color Tones or Values
What is a tone in a painting, how it tone different from color, and why is it important for artists? Find out in this article on painting tones or values.
What is a tone in a painting, how it tone different from color, and why is it important for artists? Find out in this article on painting tones or values.
Art Worksheet: Color Triangle
A free art worksheet for a color theory lesson on primary and secondary colors using a color triangle.
A free art worksheet for a color theory lesson on primary and secondary colors using a color triangle.
Number Stencil 1
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Stencils - Alphabet 2
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 2
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 2
Art Quiz -- Vincent van Gogh Art Quiz
Test your knowledge of Vincent van Gogh's life with this quiz
Test your knowledge of Vincent van Gogh's life with this quiz
Oil Painting: Drying Oils
A look at the properties of the various drying oils or mediums used in oil painting.
A look at the properties of the various drying oils or mediums used in oil painting.
Free American Patriotic Stencils to Print and Cut Out
A collection of free American Patriotic stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free American Patriotic stencils to print and cut out.
Face Painting Tiger 2
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this magnificent tiger design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this magnificent tiger design.
Face Painting Tiger
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this head-and-shoulders tiger design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this head-and-shoulders tiger design.
Right Brain Left Brain Quiz for Artists
Test whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant with this quiz devised specially for artists
Test whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant with this quiz devised specially for artists
Practice Faces for Face Painting
Try out new face painting designs and practise your skills with these face outlines.
Try out new face painting designs and practise your skills with these face outlines.
Types of clouds, their characteristics, and how to paint them
Types of Clouds, their characteristics, and how to paint them.
Types of Clouds, their characteristics, and how to paint them.
Tree Painting Demonstration
This step-by-step tree painting demonstration shows the creation of a painting of a forest done in the style of Klimt, from start to finish.
This step-by-step tree painting demonstration shows the creation of a painting of a forest done in the style of Klimt, from start to finish.
Number Stencil 2
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Step-by-Step Demo Sea Painting
Watch a sea painting unfold from start to finish in this step-by-step painting demonstration.
Watch a sea painting unfold from start to finish in this step-by-step painting demonstration.
Face Painting: Butterfly
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this rainbow butterfly design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this rainbow butterfly design.
How to Hold an Art Paint Brush
Have you ever given any thought to the way you hold a paint brush? Did you know that there's more than one way to hold it? Find out more here.
Have you ever given any thought to the way you hold a paint brush? Did you know that there's more than one way to hold it? Find out more here.
How to Paint a Wall Mural
Tips on how to paint a wall mural, what to use, and how to prepare the surface.
Tips on how to paint a wall mural, what to use, and how to prepare the surface.
What Colors are Shadows?
How the Impressionists changed the colors we use to paint shadows.
How the Impressionists changed the colors we use to paint shadows.
Figure Painting Proportions
While no-one's built exactly the same, there are certain standard proportions that help when painting figures and portraits.
While no-one's built exactly the same, there are certain standard proportions that help when painting figures and portraits.
All About Painting Glazes
Answers to frequently asked questions on painting glazes with oils or acrylics.
Answers to frequently asked questions on painting glazes with oils or acrylics.
Abstracted Demo: Heat
Abstract Painting: A step-by-step demonstration of painting an abstracted landscape titled ‘Heat’, using reds, oranges, and yellow.
Abstract Painting: A step-by-step demonstration of painting an abstracted landscape titled ‘Heat’, using reds, oranges, and yellow.
5 Ways to Ruin a Painting
Not every painting is destined to be a masterpiece, but some are doomed to failure right from the start. Here are five easy ways to ruin a painting...
Not every painting is destined to be a masterpiece, but some are doomed to failure right from the start. Here are five easy ways to ruin a painting...
Top 7 Tips for Painting Glazes
Tips for artists on painting glazes, whether you’re using oil paints, acrylics, or watercolor.
Tips for artists on painting glazes, whether you’re using oil paints, acrylics, or watercolor.
Expressionism Schiele Portrait
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Pastel Painting: Seascape Demo
Follow the development of a pastel painting of a seascape from start to finish in this step-by-step demonstration.
Follow the development of a pastel painting of a seascape from start to finish in this step-by-step demonstration.
Turn Acrylics to Fabric Paint
Turn your acrylic paints into fabric paints using the GAC900 acrylic medium from Golden which leaves the fabric soft.
Turn your acrylic paints into fabric paints using the GAC900 acrylic medium from Golden which leaves the fabric soft.
Face Painting Mask
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this mask design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this mask design.
Painting Glazes with Acrylics
A step-by-step demonstration of painting glazes with acrylics to build up color.
A step-by-step demonstration of painting glazes with acrylics to build up color.
Oil Painting Quiz
Test your knowledge of oil painting with this quick quiz
Test your knowledge of oil painting with this quick quiz
Art Glossary: Medium
An explanation of what the term 'medium' uses, in a fine art context.
An explanation of what the term 'medium' uses, in a fine art context.
Free Halloween Stencils Bat
Free stencil designs for personal use Halloween Bat
Free stencil designs for personal use Halloween Bat
7 Steps to Successful Painting
An explanation of the seven steps to a successful painting, by Canadian artist Brian Simons. Though this method of painting may seem quite simple and unsophisticated, it works.
An explanation of the seven steps to a successful painting, by Canadian artist Brian Simons. Though this method of painting may seem quite simple and unsophisticated, it works.
Where to Find Photos to Paint
Find out where you can obtain reference photos that you can use in your paintings.
Find out where you can obtain reference photos that you can use in your paintings.
Write an Artist's Statement
Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Cloud Art Project: Sunset
May's project is about painting clouds and cloudy skies. Take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project, such as this one.
May's project is about painting clouds and cloudy skies. Take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project, such as this one.
How to Use a Painting Knife
An introduction to using a painting knife rather than a brush, including selecting a suitable painting knife and tips on painting with a knife.
An introduction to using a painting knife rather than a brush, including selecting a suitable painting knife and tips on painting with a knife.
Oil Painting: Solvents
A look at the properties of the various solvents and resins used in oil painting.
A look at the properties of the various solvents and resins used in oil painting.
Painting on a Big Canvas
If you dream of painting on a big canvas, but already feel intimidated when facing a 'normal-sized' canvas, here are some tips to help you turn a vast expanse of a big, white canvas into a painting.
If you dream of painting on a big canvas, but already feel intimidated when facing a 'normal-sized' canvas, here are some tips to help you turn a vast expanse of a big, white canvas into a painting.
Face Painting Designs: Panda
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this panda design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this panda design.
Expressionism: Van Gogh
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Face Painting Tiger 3
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this tiger design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this tiger design.
Face Painting Leopard
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this leopard design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this leopard design.
Free Heraldry Stencils to Print and Cut Out
A collection of free heraldry stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free heraldry stencils to print and cut out.
Right Brain Left Brain Inventory
A table setting out what is characteristically right brain and left brain thinking
A table setting out what is characteristically right brain and left brain thinking
Mixing Flesh Tones
A tip on what colors to use to mix skin tones for a figure painting or portrait.
A tip on what colors to use to mix skin tones for a figure painting or portrait.
Art Trivia Quiz No 1
Test your knowledge of art and art techniques with this art trivia quiz
Test your knowledge of art and art techniques with this art trivia quiz
Online Color Mixing Palette for Painters
Get familiar with the way the primary colors -- red, yellow, and blue -- mix with this online paint color mixing palette, designed specifically for painters.
Get familiar with the way the primary colors -- red, yellow, and blue -- mix with this online paint color mixing palette, designed specifically for painters.
Top 10 Composition Tips
Use these composition tips to create stronger paintings.
Use these composition tips to create stronger paintings.
Using Water Soluble Oils
What are water soluble oils like to use? Find out with these first-hand accounts from artists using water soluble oils.
What are water soluble oils like to use? Find out with these first-hand accounts from artists using water soluble oils.
Painting Techniques: Sgraffito
What is sgraffito and how do you use this painting technique?
What is sgraffito and how do you use this painting technique?
Face Painting Clown
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this clown design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this clown design.
22 Painting Mistakes to Avoid
Tips on how to avoid mistakes commonly made in paintings, from the Canadian artist Brian Simons, who works in acrylics.
Tips on how to avoid mistakes commonly made in paintings, from the Canadian artist Brian Simons, who works in acrylics.
Rule of Thirds -- Painting Composition Rule of Thirds
Painting Composition Class: Rule of Thirds, what it is and how it works.
Painting Composition Class: Rule of Thirds, what it is and how it works.
Art Glossary: Glaze
An explanation of what a 'glaze' is, in a fine arts or painting context.
An explanation of what a 'glaze' is, in a fine arts or painting context.
Chuck Close Frank
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your art history knowledge, such as this one by Chuck Close.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your art history knowledge, such as this one by Chuck Close.
Yves Klein Living Paintbrush
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Yves Klein.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Yves Klein.
7 Ways to Create a Painting
A look at the various ways to approaching the creation of a painting, none of which is better or more correct than another but rather a matter of personal preference and technique.
A look at the various ways to approaching the creation of a painting, none of which is better or more correct than another but rather a matter of personal preference and technique.
Color Theory Quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Painting on Hardboard
What are the advantages of painting on hardboard or wood and how do you prepare it?
What are the advantages of painting on hardboard or wood and how do you prepare it?
Reference Photo Green Rose
A collection of flower photos for artists to use as reference in paintings, including this one of a green rose.
A collection of flower photos for artists to use as reference in paintings, including this one of a green rose.
How to Paint Water Drops
Transparent water drops are very appealing things to paint. With a bit of practice and careful planning you'll find they're not as impossible to paint as you might have thought.
Transparent water drops are very appealing things to paint. With a bit of practice and careful planning you'll find they're not as impossible to paint as you might have thought.
Free Dog Stencils Bone
A juicy bone from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
A juicy bone from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
Glossary: Complementary Color
An explanation of what 'complementary colors' are in a fine arts context.
An explanation of what 'complementary colors' are in a fine arts context.
5 Ways to Ruin an Paint Brush
If you look after it well, a paint brush can last a long time, but it's very easy to ruin it too...
If you look after it well, a paint brush can last a long time, but it's very easy to ruin it too...
10 Tips for Stenciling
Stencils allow you to reproduce a pattern or design over and over again, as many times as you like. These tips will help you get good results.
Stencils allow you to reproduce a pattern or design over and over again, as many times as you like. These tips will help you get good results.
Free Printable Stencils -- Celtic Design
A free Celtic design stencil to print and cut out.
A free Celtic design stencil to print and cut out.
Ad Reinhardt's Black Painting
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as Ad Reinhardt's Black Painting.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as Ad Reinhardt's Black Painting.
Free Dog Stencils Paw Prints
A pawprint stencil from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
A pawprint stencil from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
Landscapes: Sun Direction
One of the most crucial aspects for getting a landscape painting to look authentic is to have the direction of the light right. So what are your options?
One of the most crucial aspects for getting a landscape painting to look authentic is to have the direction of the light right. So what are your options?
An Artist's Glazing Secrets
An experienced oil painter reveals the simple secrets behind his success with glazing.
An experienced oil painter reveals the simple secrets behind his success with glazing.
Buy a Painting Easel
What to consider before you buy an easel for painting and descriptions of what easels are available.
What to consider before you buy an easel for painting and descriptions of what easels are available.
Face Painting from China
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this design photographed in China.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this design photographed in China.
Paint Realistic Clouds
By careful observation and collecting reference photos, you will be able to paint all manner of cloud, from fluffy bunches of cotton wool to moody storm clouds.
By careful observation and collecting reference photos, you will be able to paint all manner of cloud, from fluffy bunches of cotton wool to moody storm clouds.
Why Varnish a Painting?
What’s the reason for varnishing an acrylic or oil painting?
What’s the reason for varnishing an acrylic or oil painting?
Self Portrait Demo
If you can't paint a decent portrait of yourself, how can you hope to paint a portrait of someone else? Follow a self portrait's development in this step by step demo.
If you can't paint a decent portrait of yourself, how can you hope to paint a portrait of someone else? Follow a self portrait's development in this step by step demo.
Acrylics vs Oils
How to decide whether acrylics or oils would suit you best. Advice from experienced artists working in both mediums.
How to decide whether acrylics or oils would suit you best. Advice from experienced artists working in both mediums.
Genius MousePen Graphic Tablet
What is the Genius MousePen 8x6 Graphics Tablet like? Find out more in this review.
What is the Genius MousePen 8x6 Graphics Tablet like? Find out more in this review.
Face Painting Designs: Bat
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this bat design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this bat design.
Acrylic Painting: Mediums
An explanation of the various types of mediums available for acrylic paints and what you can do with them.
An explanation of the various types of mediums available for acrylic paints and what you can do with them.
How to Paint Reflections
A watercolor painting tutorial that teaches you three different way to paint reflections in water.
A watercolor painting tutorial that teaches you three different way to paint reflections in water.
Famous Paintings Klimt HopeII
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Gustav Klimt.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Gustav Klimt.
DIY Framing Paintings
Should you frame a painting yourself, or leave the framing to the professionals?
Should you frame a painting yourself, or leave the framing to the professionals?
Van Gogh's Palette
Van Gogh's adventurous use of color changed the direction of art history. Just what colors did he have in his palette?
Van Gogh's adventurous use of color changed the direction of art history. Just what colors did he have in his palette?