Color Mixing: Don’t Always Stick to the Rules


On color mixing, there are two rules I don't agree with. Don't mix more than…

Painting with Complementary Colors using Yin Yang


I often enjoy painting with a limited palette. A while ago, I limited my…

Improve Color Harmony – Use Yin Yang in Painting


Most great paintings use the principles of color harmony with the use of…

Improve Composition & Design Using the Concept of Yin Yang


Did you know the Chinese concept of yin-yang can be used to improve composition…

10 Ways to Expand Your Artistic Repertoire


This guest post is especially relevant for me right now due to the fact that I…

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Art


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

10 Tips to Find Your Own Artistic Voice


There are some individuals who have been painting or creating for years, but…

On My Easel #5: Oil Painting Demo of Aspen Trees


"Aspen Dance" ©2011 LMcNee Over the past few years, I have noticed a pattern…

#PowerArtists Interview with Maritime Painter, Annie Strack


Welcome to the first #PowerArtists interview. Last week, FineArtTips.com…

10 Important Things Every Aspiring Artist Should Know: Part 1


There are some very important things that aspiring artists should know before…