Art Techniques

Learn how to create. In-depth explorations of painting, drawing, sculpture, and other artistic methods.

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5 articles in Art Techniques
Sculpture Materials: Clay, Bronze, Marble, and Found Objects
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Sculpture Materials: Clay, Bronze, Marble, and Found Objects

Explore the major materials of sculpture, from ancient marble and bronze casting to modern found objects and industrial materials. Learn how material choice shapes meaning, technique, and the viewer's experience.

Printmaking 101: Linocut, Etching, and Screen Printing
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Printmaking 101: Linocut, Etching, and Screen Printing

Discover the fascinating world of printmaking, from Dürer's woodcuts to Warhol's screen prints. Learn how artists create multiple originals through linocut, etching, lithography, and screen printing techniques.

Drawing Fundamentals: Line, Shade, Form, and Perspective
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Drawing Fundamentals: Line, Shade, Form, and Perspective

Master the building blocks of drawing, from contour lines and cross-hatching to one-point perspective. Learn the techniques that every great artist started with and how to develop your own drawing skills.

Oil Painting Explained: Glazing, Impasto, and Why It Takes Months to Dry
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Oil Painting Explained: Glazing, Impasto, and Why It Takes Months to Dry

Understand the art of oil painting, from Van Eyck's luminous glazes to Van Gogh's thick impasto. Learn why oil paint has been the dominant medium for five centuries and how its unique properties work.

Watercolor Basics: Transparency, Wet-on-Wet, and Layering
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Watercolor Basics: Transparency, Wet-on-Wet, and Layering

Learn the essential techniques of watercolor painting, from wet-on-wet washes to glazing and lifting. Discover why watercolor is both the most accessible and the most demanding painting medium.