What is it?
Today's Technique Tuesday post is taking a look at one of the Elements and Principles of Design, rhythm. This can be a tricky concept to wrap one's mind around when talking about visual arts, but it is very applicable! In reference to ...
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What is it?
Happy Tuesday! This week we are talking about a type of paint that doesn't often get a lot of attention-- gouache! Pronounced "gwosh," this type of paint is an opaque, water-soluble medium that has some of the qualities of both watercolor ...
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Welcome back to a new Technique Tuesday post! This week we're going to be discussing something called linear perspective, also known as the Unsung Hero of Realism. Truly, this is one of the most important techniques ever to be developed in art history. It ...
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Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! Today we're going to be talking about a technique we've already touched on in the blog, about two years ago. I actually think this is one of the most fun things about discussing these techniques-- every artist's work is ...
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What is it?
Well, this week's "technique" isn't a difficult one to understand by any means, but it's still plenty of fun to come across, and well worth a post! All kinds of art can be depicted in a painting-- sculpture, architecture, jewelry, pottery, ...
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What is it?
Happy Tuesday! This week we're looking at a style of painting in which depth, roundness, changing values, and changing colors are depicted using separate, unblended brushstrokes. If that still doesn't sound very clear, no worries, let's ...
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What is it?
The term "glazing" when applied to paint refers to the play of colors and luminosity built up through applying thin, transparent layers of paint over an opaque layer of a different color. This is done with the use of a suitable type of ...
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What is it?
"Bokeh" is a Japanese word that refers to the way that a lens renders points of light that are out of focus. In Japanese, the word means "blur" or "haze." You've probably seen a lot of images with bokeh in them, even if you weren't familiar ...
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Apologies! Due to a technical error, this post is up a couple days late, but please enjoy!
What is it?
The term "sgraffito" comes from the Italian word meaning "scratched." It's a technique that is usually applied to either wall decor, both ...
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What is it?
Welcome back to Technique Tuesdays! After high demand, we decided to revive the blog series with new discussions on techniques, genres, and art history. With that said, we would love for our readers to participate in this series, as well. If ...
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