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This page contains the resources that I’ve found helpful. I’ll update this list as I discover new resources. If you have a resource you think I should add, please email me.
ArtTutor.com
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.
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Download and print this free chart by Blick.com featuring different types of paint brushes for watercolors, acrylics, and oils.
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.
Amazing sculptures by artist Chie Hitotsuyama. They’re made from newspaper!
This looks like a great way to store paints. Right now, mine watercolors are in a little tub and my acrylics are in a cardboard box at the bottom of a cabinet.
ArtTutor.com
Painting by Geoff Kersey
Great article by artist Bob Davies about using lead-ins when composing a painting.
With this free download from Blick.com, you can learn about the differences in paint brush hairs and how brushes are measured.