http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/ en Vox Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:47:54 -0800 Copyright 2009 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/oil-painting-tutorial---learn-how-to-paint-roses.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/oil-painting-tutorial---learn-how-to-paint-roses.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/oil-painting-tutorial---learn-how-to-paint-roses.html?_c=feed-rss Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:47:54 -0800 How To Paint Roses : Tackling a Beautiful Yet Complicated Flower Do you find the thought of learning how to paint roses a bit daunting? All those petals and subtle shades of color! On this page I’ll use a step-by-step oil painting demonstration t... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/oil-painting-tutorial---learn-how-to-paint-roses.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d4142b0504685e0123f18bdc5f860f?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> flower painting techniques how to paint roses drawing and painting flowers free how to paint roses flower art lessons how to draw roses oil painting roses http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/drawing-lesson-how-to-shade-your-pencil-drawings.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/drawing-lesson-how-to-shade-your-pencil-drawings.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/drawing-lesson-how-to-shade-your-pencil-drawings.html?_c=feed-rss Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:57:21 -0800 How to Shade Pencil Drawings Understanding Light In your drawings, you will generally have one light source, which determines the location of highlights and the direction of shadows. 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Each style allows me to challenge different parts of my personality. 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In this video, the artist demonstrates techniques like cross hatching, bur... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/learn-how-to-use-watercolor-pencils---free-video.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d4142b0504685e01240b8159e4860e?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> how to use watercolor pencils watercolor techniques video colored pencil techniques drawing watercolor pencils use watercolor pencils water color pencil techniques watercolor pencil techniques watercolor pencil training colored pencil drawing techniques techniques how to use watercolors watercolor pencil tips http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/a-beginners-guide-to-acrylic-painting.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/a-beginners-guide-to-acrylic-painting.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/a-beginners-guide-to-acrylic-painting.html?_c=feed-rss Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:29:25 -0800 The acrylic painting medium is fairly new and has only been around since the 1950’s. Since then, it has continually been under development and refinement. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its versatility. It can be appli... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/a-beginners-guide-to-acrylic-painting.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d4142b0504685e0123ddd9dc30860c?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> acrylic painting acrylic painting lesson acrylic painting techniques acrylic painting tips acrylic painting tutorial http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/interview-with-artist-david-hunt.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/interview-with-artist-david-hunt.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/interview-with-artist-david-hunt.html?_c=feed-rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:08:38 -0800 Artist Statement The focus of my work is synonymously related to nature and landscape. It is an investigation of nature, its forms, its sublimate captivation and the paradigm of how we align our position, perceptions and reactions to them. Predom... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/interview-with-artist-david-hunt.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d4142b0504685e0123ddcf7c14860c?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> artist interview artist interviews david hunt http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/landscape-drawing-demonstration-by-diane-wright.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/landscape-drawing-demonstration-by-diane-wright.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/landscape-drawing-demonstration-by-diane-wright.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:41:21 -0800 Start by just looking up. Ever since a fellow artist challenged me to include a sky in one of my drawings, I have been keeping my mind in the clouds. I am continually amazed at the beauty of just looking up in the sky! 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I thought it would be a good idea to create a post that highlights some of the best demon... <p style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/10-watercolor-painting-demos-to-spark-your-creativity.html?_c=feed-rss#comments">Read and post comments</a> | <a href="http://www.vox.com/share/6a00d4142b0504685e01240b70904b860e?_c=feed-rss">Send to a friend</a> </p> watercolor painting lessons watercolor painting techniques watercolor painting tutorial watercolor painting demonstrations watercolor painting demonstration watercolour painting demonstration watercolor painting for beginners watercolour painting demonstrations http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/learn-and-master-painting---artists-review.html?_c=feed-rss nobody@vox.com(creativespotlite) http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/learn-and-master-painting---artists-review.html?_c=feed-rss http://art-instruction.vox.com/library/post/learn-and-master-painting---artists-review.html?_c=feed-rss Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:57:43 -0700 There is a brand new home instruction course entitled Learn and Master Painting which is quite easily the best home instruction course available in teaching you how to paint with oils and acrylics. 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