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2 articles tagged with "painting for beginners"

Color Mixing Basics: How to Get the Color You Actually Want
Art Techniques
·9 min read

Color Mixing Basics: How to Get the Color You Actually Want

Learn how paint colors actually mix, why subtractive color differs from light, and how to avoid muddy mixtures. Practical color mixing guidance using a limited palette, with insights from Titian, Rembrandt, and the Impressionists.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Why It Is the Ideal Starting Medium
Art Techniques
·11 min read

Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Why It Is the Ideal Starting Medium

Discover why acrylic paint is the best medium for beginner artists. Learn essential techniques, materials, and tips from artists like David Hockney and Mark Rothko who built careers on this versatile medium.