All of the colors of the rainbow are treasured by the senses. However, there's something about blue that catches the eye, pleases the brain and leaves us wanting to stay to gaze at its prismatic, rich beauty for a while. From a psychology standpoint, blue conjures up feelings of calmness and … [Read more...]
Art and Painting
Take a deep dive into the art of drawing and painting. Learn how to mix, match and create mesmerizing shades of color, develop new techniques that will take your artwork to the next level, and find inspiration for future creative projects. Ready, set, paint!
What Colors Make Red and How Do You Mix Different Shades of Red?
When it comes to the world of colors, there is a lot more to them than meets the eye. In fact, there is a whole science behind the creation of colors and how the human eyes interpret them. The science of colors is often referred to as chromatics or colorimetry. Any discussion about the mixing of … [Read more...]
Color Mixing Guide – Learn What Colors Make Brown, Purple, Orange etc.
These days it's easy to purchase a wide variety of colored paints, crayons, markers, and other art supplies, but no matter how many different colors these companies come up with, it's impossible to cover them all. This is because there is a near infinite number of color shades that can be created by … [Read more...]
What Colors Make Green and How Do You Mix Different Shades of Green?
Everyone knows green is the color of spring. Green is also fairly commonly known as a symbol of youth, fertility and eternal life. However, while it may seem like a fairly basic color, being one of the seven ROY G. BIV rainbow shades, and the opposite of red on a common color wheel, green can be … [Read more...]
Watercolor Basics – Useful Tips to Learn Watercolor Painting for Beginners
The best way to learn watercolor painting is to invest in the right tools: good paints, a variety of paint-brushes, and paper. Then you must practice. You can easily use watercolor tutorials online or simply print out some PDFs or free templates to do so. If there are watercolor painting classes … [Read more...]
How to Color Mandalas – Inspirational Tips and 5 Colored Mandala Examples
We have already covered an article on the benefits of coloring mandalas. It is a therapeutic activity that has steadily been gaining popularity as more and more adults are discovering mindfulness and comfort by coloring these intricate patterns. Often, when a beginner looks at mandala patterns, it … [Read more...]
Benefits of Coloring Mandalas – Why and How It Works
There are numerous therapeutic benefits of coloring mandalas. Mandalas are intricate geometric patterns and more and more adult coloring products are utilizing them in their products. Coloring mandalas might seem like a trivial activity but it has hundreds of healing and relaxation effects on the … [Read more...]
Hidden Meanings of Colors Used in Art – Learn How They Work
Colors are the quintessential part of life. It is no wonder that Art plays a significant role in the life of man. Even a grey scale piece of art symbolizes a mood, or an emotion. Art as an abstraction is used in all aspects of life whether in dressing up for a meeting or a party, or plating up one’s … [Read more...]
Oil Painting Techniques Beginners Should Know About
When you think about oil painting, the mind inevitably conjures up images of centuries of art from the Renaissance masters to the more modern and charming creations you see in local art shops. If you are trying your hand at oil painting for the first time, this brief guide will walk you through the … [Read more...]
How to Oil Paint on Canvas in 10 Easy Steps – Beginner’s Guide
Oil paints are the preferred artwork materials for many artists. The simple reason for this being that they are timeless and easy to use. Beginners to painting are also likelier to finish and accomplish a given project simply by mixing these beautiful paints having a buttery consistency in the … [Read more...]
