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Trick that reveals the painting beneath your painting

Hey Everyone, welcome back… Ever hit a point in your painting where it feels like you’re endlessly layering, and the magic gets buried? I’ve been there. After hours of working…

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Try This New Painting Surface!

I was looking at old artwork and remembering I used to paint on a joint compound. It’s a material generally used with sheetrock found at any hardware store. I think of it as white mud. You can apply it to wood, and what’s so cool is that it has a…

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How to reframe rejection

We announced the winners of the 5th Art2Life International Juried Art Exhibition! You can watch the recording of our Opening Reception featuring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, joined by our wonderful juror, Anita Rogers, as she discussed the thoughtful reasoning behind her selections for the show. It’s been…

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Paint Anywhere with Vibrant Color

I’m so excited to share a cool resource for intense color called, Viviva Colorsheets. The color in these watercolor sheets is amazingly vibrant! They come in two sets, Springtime and Metallic, and are the right size for on-the-go painting. Just tuck into your sketchbook with a small brush and go!…

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