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Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art
Serendipity at the Legion of Honor: My Personal Encounter It was many…
The de Young and the Legion of Honor: San Francisco’s Twin Pillars of Art
On my recent trip to San Francisco, I found myself once again…
Creating Mood in Art with Color Temperature: Warm & Cool Explained
Understanding color temperature is fundamental in both visual art and lighting. It…
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Please also check out the past exhibition posts (links down below), as many…
Monochromatic Tonal Painting: Painting with Hue and Neutral Gray
Introduction Many artists are familiar with terms like monochromatic painting and tonal…
Cross-Hatching with Pencil: Embracing the Medium’s Unique Qualities
Cross-hatching involves layering lines at varying angles to develop value to represent…
Georgia O’Keeffe: Where Earth Meets Sky
Post Image: Georgia O’Keeffe, Hollyhock Pink with Pedernal, Oil on Canvas, 1937.…
Why Start with Black and White?
Before diving into color, painting in black and white is one of…
SHAPE – 1: A FOUNDATIONAL GUIDE
An Essential Element of Visual Language What is Shape in Art? In…
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Please also check out the past exhibition posts (links down below), as many…
Crystal Bridges: A Vision of American Art Rooted in Nature and Access for All
Top Image: “Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art” by kevin dooley is licensed under CC…
The Language of Line: The Power and Expression of Line in Art
"Detail Of Sol Lewitt's 1971 'Wall Drawing #65' At The National Gallery Of Art (Washington, DC)" by takomabibelot is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
How to Start Drawing Any Object
A Foundational Guide to Sketching with Structure and Confidence This approach is…
Understanding Contour Drawing: What It is and How to Practice It
Definition of Contour Drawing A contour drawing is an art technique in…
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Please also review the previous list, as many exhibitions are still ongoing.…
CY TWOMBLY: ON LINES, DOODLING, SCRIBBLING, AND MARK MAKING
Post Image Above: “Bacchus” – Iron curtain of the Vienna State Opera.…
Color: Understanding Tint, Shade, & Tone
I strongly recommend memorizing these three terms: tint, shade, and tone. Even…
Value: Lesson 4 – Light and Shadow: Principles and Perception
1. Understanding Value: What is it? Value refers to the lightness or…
Museum: Vancouver Art Gallery Tour – Highlights & Insights
The last time I visited Vancouver, I was just 11 years old.…
Basic Art Supplies
At this stage, the focus is on affordability and functionality—getting started without…
Value: Lesson 3 – Cross-Hatching Technique for Shading – Practice for Drawing
What is Cross-Hatching? Cross-hatching is a shading technique used in drawing and…
Color: Painting Color Wheel – Beginner’s Guide to Hues
Primary Colors: Primary colors are pure colors that cannot be created by…
Value: Lesson 2 – Value Scale Guide in Painting & Drawing
What is Value Scale? Creating Three-Dimensionality: Accurate values are essential in producing…
Value: Lesson 1 – What is Value in Art?
In art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.…
How to Sharpen Pencil for Drawing
Preparing your pencils properly is essential for drawing. A pencil is a…
