Color Tips for Painting Seascapes and Marine Paintings: Work with a Limited Palette

April 17, 2012

Work with a Limited Palette The ocean is a fascinating subject to paint, but with its array of changing colors, moods and constant movement and energy, it can be a tough one to master. We are better equipped if we approach painting seascapes with a well thought out plan. An important check list is for the color palette. [...]

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Hue – So What Does It Really Mean?

April 15, 2012

Hue – What does it mean?  The word Hue is a term used in the art world to define the family of a color. …. For example, if ‘Robin’s Egg Blue’ is the color we want to suggest, we might also say that Robin’s egg blue is a blue ‘Hue’ or it belongs to the [...]

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Painting Seascapes – Know What to Look For

April 15, 2012

For some student painters, the subject of painting seascapes can seem very scary and intimidating. But like everything else, getting to know your subject is the key to your success. Knowing where to start and what to study is the first step. Not only do we need to learn about the anatomy of waves and the ocean, [...]

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Tulip, Tulips and More Tulips! The Beauty of A Single Flower!

April 14, 2012

What is the first image you have when you hear the word Holland? We automatically think of the Tulip flower, correct? What is little known is that this radiant flower was first introduced to Europe in 1554 via Turkey and took Europe by storm during the seventeenth century. It has been a favorite amongst gardeners [...]

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