"A picture that gives you a real sense 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

"The surface of the painted canvas has depth and texture"

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

You don't see the plans and preparations. There are the artist's thoughts and ideas

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

* Color sketches hidden in old art folders

* 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

* Your painting needs understanding and feeling before it becomes Art

* Your painting needs flair and expression to give it character

* Your painting needs your time and dedication

Artists who use reference photographs can combine details from more than one photograph to create a new reality. You can play with subject details and backgrounds to develop new ideas when you

* Include your own memories

* Let your picture tell a story

* Introduce fresh color

When working from real life, if your drawing shows activity you can get away with a few mistakes. Confident line-work will disguise your drawing faults if your perspectives are out of true

* When you draw a still life picture, the natural sweep of your ink pen can mask slightly distorted vase of flowers

* In pencil figure drawing, lively shading can hide body forms that are wrong

* In a landscape sketch, a quick swish of charcoal will make your trees move with the wind

* A swirling dash of crayon can capture the power of Sea waves

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

* Allow water to make your watercolors paintings flow

Whether you are an art beginner, an intermediate amateur, or a professional artist don't let your art suffer. Add soul to your drawing and painting

"Reveal your character and personality"