13 Ways to Use Silver and Gold Leaf In Your Paintings

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13 Ways to Use Silver and Gold Leaf In Your Paintings

Gold and silver leaf add interest and can truly set your piece of art apart. It may take some time before you perfect the use of gold leaf in your paintings. Use the ideas and methods in this article to keep practicing until you feel confident with gold leaf.

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Best Paper Collage Artists to Learn From

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Best Paper Collage Artists to Learn From
Paper collage on an expert level includes mixed media and sophisticated color and balance techniques. The more detailed and creative you want to grow as an artist, the more you should check out other artists who are known for their paper collage art.

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Watercolor Landscape Tips and Tricks

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Watercolor Landscape Tips and Tricks

Watercolor painting follows a separate list of rules from other types of painting mediums. The pigment can be challenging to control, and technique can...

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How to Use Gouache Alone and With Watercolor

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How to Use Gouache Alone and With Watercolor
Gouache and watercolor may seem interchangeable on the surface. But in actuality, they are each unique, with different attributes that define them.

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How to Create Looks and Effects with Oil Paint Textures

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How to Create Looks and Effects with Oil Paint Textures
Creating looks and effects with different oil paint textures can bring your artwork to new heights. Impasto, encaustic, and glazing techniques can turn your oil painting from flat to full of depth, intriguing, and luminous.

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