Draw And Paint Better Pictures... Give them Character And Life!

Artists who try to produce perfect drawings and paintings can easily miss the vital key. When you produce an identical copy the result can look lifeless. The missing art element is

"A magical picture that builds an atmosphere of life"

When creating an oil painting, an artist will add layer upon layer of paint. The canvas surface is no longer flat and dull. The finished painting will have a dynamic surface that builds interest and personality

"With a surface of texture and depth"

To create great Art involves far more. Each painting has a hidden history

What you don't see when you look at a painting are the plans and preparations. There are thoughts, ideas and research hidden behind each brushstroke

* There are unknown preparatory drawings that add to a painting's storyline

* There could be forgotten color sketches hiding in an art folder

* Changes and old ideas hidden by later re-painting

Even for an artist who can create an exact copy, there is more that you can give your painting

* A painting becomes Art when you use your feeling and understanding

* Your painting's character comes from your flair and expression

* Your time and dedication is needed for painting success

If you use photographs, make your painting an impression of what you see. Combine details from one photograph with the background of another. Play with components to create a new reality

* Add your memories to your drawings

* Tell a story with your picture

* Introduce fresh color

You can disguise drawing faults like poor perspectives with confident line-work. Active drawing permits you to disguise mistakes and lack of drawing skill when you work from real life

* With the sweep of your ink pen you can mask the slightly distorted vase of flowers in your still life drawing

* When you use a pencil for figure drawing, errors in body form can be hidden

* For landscape drawing you can make trees move with the wind with a quick swish of charcoal

* The power of the sea can be captured by a swirling dash of crayon

You can easily add more interest to you drawings Leave the sketch outlines showing. Your drawings will rank high when your pencil marks show movement and growth.

Distinguish your original art creation from a machine produced print. Don't hide your talents Let the painting process show through

* Show your painting skills let your brush marks show with oils and acrylics

* Add a splash of color to lift your paintings

* Use water to carry color in your flowing watercolor paintings

As an art beginner or intermediate painter take the lead from professional artists. Add soul to your painting and drawing. Don't allow your art to suffer

"Reveal your character and personality"

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