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How to Paint People and Figures Into a Painting (897 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
The best way to think of doing this is by "suggesting" the fact that people or animals are in the scene. By this I mean, don't detail. You will be much happier if you keep the figures back in the distant and kind of obscured... read more

How to Paint Shadows in Your Landscape and Still Life Paintings (795 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
There is something about adding shadows to a painting that really bring it to life. Look around you in nature, you rarely do not see a shadow of some type... read more

How to Paint Mist Or Fog in a Landscape Painting (978 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
Painting mist or fog turns an ordinary scene into something special or specific. For example, mist can indicate that it is morning before the sun has burnt off the fog or it can indicate distance... read more

How to Paint Animals Basics - Learning to Paint (986 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
When painting animals with acrylic paint you will create a more realistic appearance if you use several thinned layers of paint. You thicken the paint as you want more detail. Think of your painting as a step by step process that is a three-dimensional object. It is important to realize.. read more

How to Paint Trees - Learning to Paint (1529 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
Painting trees is possibly one of the first features that new artists attempt to put in their landscape paintings. Painting trees is not difficult, but you do need to follow a few simple guidelines... read more

How to Paint a Beach Scene (3546 views)
By Julie Shoemaker
Painting a beach scene is not hard, but where do you begin? Follow these step by step directions and you will have a fantastic painting of your favorite beach in no time!.. read more

Grisaille Painting: Painting in Shades of Grey (1379 views)
By Barbara Robbins
Grisaille painting can develop structure and animate flat surfaces through the effect of grisaille relief painting. The painted objects are in three dimensions. The effect of painting with light grey, middle grey and dark grey shades will develop the look of three dimensional elements. To achieve the illusion of light and shadow painting in shades of grey is considered to be a form of Trompe L’oeil... read more

Tips for Creating Realistic Wall Murals (1575 views)
By Victoria Larsen
We all tend to think that doing a large mural is such an overwhelming project that we don’t dare even try. But beautiful wall murals are a growing trend that can be included in your room make-over or design... read more

How to Create Easy, Inexpensive Tile Murals (976 views)
By Victoria Larsen
I love the look of tile murals. I've created a number of them myself and it's easier and more inexpensive than you think! Whether it's a full miniature mural or a simplistic ornamental design, creating a tile mural can add interest and beauty to your home with these easy techniques... read more

How to Protect your Murals from Falling Victim to Graffiti (1641 views)
By SilverSpoonMurals.com
As a professional mural artist, you may be asked to paint a mural on the outside of a building for advertising purposes or simply for aestetic reasons. One of the things you may need to consider is how to protect your mural from being damaged by graffiti. Learn about coatings that will protect your work and where to find them... read more

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