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Everything you need to know to paint a successful color portrait from a black-and-white photo.

What are you going to use for your palette? If you're like most artists you'll end up with several palettes including one special one that is your favorite. I happen to have aquired 8 ro 9 in my 35 years of painting. Are you a student or beginner on the cheap? For a basic palette use a plate, preferably white. Just something that is white, non-porous, and can hold some water. Ceramic, plastic, or metal, it doesn't matter in the long run, it's just a means to an end...making art. You can use recycled margarine containers, styrofoam meat trays, ice...

Pastels are a different type of medium as they are the medium halfway between paints and pencils. They are essentially a very thick stick made mostly out of pigment and some binder that will allow the pigment to keep its shape and make it possible to handle it like a pencil and draw with it.

Paint the complexity of the universe by simply using salt & watercolors, as seen in this easy tutorial given by Leonardo Pereznieto.

Dive into fur and detail by learning how to paint an adorable fennec fox on an abstract background.

If you struggle with meditation, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to quiet their minds and find inner peace. However, there is a simple and effective alternative that can help you achieve a more meditative state: watercolor painting. In this post, we'll explore how watercolor painting can help you find inner calm, even if you can't meditate.

How to compose & paint an abstract painting from everyday objects. Includes abstract painting techniques, abstract painting ideas, and abstract painting tips.

Hungarian, Canadian, American Zoltan Szabo was born in Hungary where he attended Art school before he immigrated to Canada in 1949 and then to the United States in 1980. Best known for his fluid and decorative watercolors, he was an artist, author and teacher and has influenced thousands of artists in the United States, Canada, Europe and Saudi Arabia. Zoltan authored and illustrated over 10 popular watercolor instruction books. Those who had attended his popular workshops list them proudly in their resumes. — Watercolor Masters: Zoltan Szabo © 2010 Greg Conley —   Paul Rubens Artist Watercolor Paint Set,36*5 ml...