Put Heart Into Your Paintings And Drawings... Give Them Life!

Perfect paintings and drawings can look lifeless. As an artist searching for perfection don't miss the key ingredient to great art. The most important painting component is

"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

"There is depth and texture from the applied paint"

There is more to creating an art masterpiece. A painting has its own story. It has its own history

What you don't see when you look at a painting are the plans and preparations. There are thoughts, ideas and research hidden behind each brushstroke

* 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

* A painting becomes Art when you use your feeling and understanding

* Your painting's character comes from your flair and expression

* Your painting needs your time and dedication

If you are an artist who uses photographs, paint an impression of what you see. Combine the background from one photograph with details from another to create new realities

* Add your memories to your drawings

* Create a storyline for your picture

* Use vibrant colors

You can disguise drawing faults like poor perspectives with confident line-work. Active drawing permits you to disguise mistakes and lack of drawing skill when you work from real life

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

* Lively pencil shading can hide body form errors in figure drawing

* 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

Easily improve your drawings by letting your pencil marks show. Leave your sketch outlines showing to add more interest.

It is the process of painting that distinguishes an original art creation from a machine produced print copy. Don't hide your talents

* With oils and acrylics you can show your painting skills when you allow visible brush marks in finished paintings

* Add a splash of color to lift your paintings

* Allow water to make your watercolors paintings flow

As an art beginner or intermediate painter take the lead from professional artists. Add soul to your painting and drawing. Don't allow your art to suffer

"Let your personality and character shine through"

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