Art Techniques

These are perfect for beginner artists looking for some tips to get them started. If you have any painting hacks of your own, please share them.

Loosen up your art with abstract play! From unusual colour combinations to funky mono-prints, this class is all about letting go of perfection. Plus, it's a tonne of fun!

Not many of us have the luxury of going to a top art school and learning how to draw and paint in person. If you are like me and do not have this luxury, then you have the added challenge of being a self-taught artist (as if learning art was not hard enough). There is

These nine new watercolor techniques for kids will bring new life to painting in watercolor for kids. Learn to paint watercolors in a whole new way!

Why You Don’t Need to Go to Art School. Going to school seems like the obvious choice for any wannabe artist. But being an artist means coming up with new ways to express yourself. Read more.

In my recent paintings, I've started incorporating rather unusual techniques. Cotton buds, paper towel, fingernails, whatever gets the job done. I take this as a good sign, as it means I'm focusing more on the outcome rather than how I'm going to get there. I'll run through some of these techniques in this post, using

Stuck for ideas? Here are 20 art techniques to try, using materials you probably already have, suggested by real life artists. :)

Resources - Mrs. DeKett's Art Room - TAB Art Room-Painting

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