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Three Common Misconceptions about Oil Painting Oil painting is a versatile and beginner friendly medium, contrary to popular belief! Keep[...]

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How to Create an Artist's Signature and Sign Your Paintings An artist's signature should be an extension of the artist.[...]

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Three Tips To Becoming a productive and Efficient Artist ​Having a hard time being efficient and productive as an artist?[...]

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Do better materials make you a better artist? Quality products can get expensive, but will save you time, money, and[...]

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Is Art school worth the cost? Is art school the right choice for you? Read on to find out! (An[...]

Is My Painting Finished?It can be difficult to know if a painting is done, but by asking yourself one careful[...]

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Copying art: stealing or an education? Christie Neal Hogue ​copies a painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.​​​ "Art is about[...]

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Why Art Education Doesn't Work   Modern day art education has a high rate of failure. If you've seen or[...]

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