How to Draw and Paint Blog

Hi, the How To Draw and Paint blog is my mini-journal about learning to see, draw, and paint. It lets you know whenever a new page appears on explore-drawing-and-painting.com discussing a different painting or drawing technique or providing insights for improving your drawings and paintings. Enjoy it!

Learn to Draw and Paint with a Fine Art Artist

Learn to draw and paint with a fine art artist and develop your own artistic language. Then go beyond techniques, become a better painter!

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Six Art Composition Structures

Discover Six Art Composition Structures For Better Painting

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Which water/soluble oils are better? I'll tell you what's NOT.

I just started to paint again after 6 years and had to decide which w/s oils to buy so I can paint indoors with the windows closed. I had to order them

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Josephine Code --- VII Code

VII CODE is an unfinished portrait of Queen Josephine by Pulis (1784 -1813), David’s student. It always draws our eyes not only by its wonderful painting

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Learn How To Paint Shadows

Learn how to paint shadows with ease. There are two types of shadows: cast shadows and form shadows. Both are affected by the light temperature and environment around the subject. Use these simple m

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