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Paper Leaf
This color theory sheet by Paper Leaf Design includes the basic color wheel as well as color relationships — a great reference to have all on one page. There’s even a link for a printable PDF.
Understanding the Basics of Color
Without realizing it, we often pick up on color theory, whether in artwork, room design, or furniture patterns. Color theory describes the relationships that colors have with one another. Think about a color wheel. A color wheel is a representation of these relationships. Like other relationships in our lives, colors have ways that they work together—primary, […]
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Painting by Geoff Kersey
Great article by artist Bob Davies about using lead-ins when composing a painting.
Daniel Smith
I used to just pick up different art mediums and go at it — until I found out that pastel dust can get into your lungs! Did you know that some art materials are potentially harmful? Daniel Smith Art Materials offers this great article on using the various mediums safely.
Drawing an Object with Soft Pastels
By John, Age 11 One of the best ways to practice drawing or painting is to use the actual object as a reference instead of a photograph. This is true if you’re using pastels, too. So for this lesson, you’ll be drawing an object from life in pastel. SUPPLIES: • Soft Pastels (these are the chalky […]
Pastel Paper
Pastel paper differs from regular drawing paper in that it has a tooth, or textured surface, for the pastels to hold on to. The more tooth the surface has, the more layers of pastels it can hold. These papers are available in a wide range of colors, from white to soft blues and yellows to […]
In the first part of this article, artist Phil Davies explains the different kinds of licenses photographers use for their work. In the second part of the article, he provides a list of websites where you can find free reference photos.