Rule of Thirds – Composition in Art


The Rule of Thirds is probably one of the most basic rules that has been used…

Mastering Composition in Landscape Painting: 10 Key Elements and Techniques


Mastering composition in landscape painting involves more than skillful…

Two Easy Ways to Develop the Focal Point of Your Painting


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If Things Aren't Going Right, Try the Left!


  The reference photo. I took this picture while in Missouri a few summers…

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Art


We are always striving to become better artists. Condensing this big subject…

On My Easel #3: From Lemons to Lemonade


On My Easel is a series of articles that records the trials and tribulations of…

On My Easel: Still Life Oil Painting Demo #1


"On My Easel," is an new series of random demo posts that will showcase my own…

How to Use Your Art-Making Skills to Create a Compelling Video


Youtube and other video sharing websites are a great way to market your art,…

The Art of Abstracting the Landscape with a Lens


Most visual artists use photography as a tool for their artistic process.…

How to Interpret the Landscape in Paint


"The most important ally in the study of painting is the art of thinking,"…