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Big Controversy: Should Artists Use This Tool? The camera lucida is a drawing tool I've known about for years. But I didn't know there was such controversy surrounding it-or that people felt so passionately about its historical use or lack thereof. Latin for "light room," the camera lucida is a device used to help artists draw and render by superimposing an image of an object onto a drawing surface so that you can see the subject and drawing surface at the same time. It helps an artist sketch complicated passages of a drawing or even make a contour line drawing of objects. Discover the camera lucida's capabilities and join the conversation!
Do This To Achieve Realistic Eyes in Your Portrait Painting Have you ever paid attention to how body language expresses an unspoken language? It's fascinating how even minor movements can send a message of tension, flirtation, or annoyance. While some of this comes from subtle hand gestures or posture, much of it comes from the "windows to the soul"-the eyes. (Left: Painting demo from Luana Luconi Winner, detail.) Take your painting to an exciting new place with these tips! Color History: A New Blue Color is Born The discovery of a metal gifted the art world with a new set of blue colors. Georg Brandt, a Swedish chemist and mineralogist, isolated a new metal: cobalt. This discovery contributed to a chain of events that changed the art world forever and gave us the vast blue color palette that artists know and love today. Learn more about the first synthetic blue color! 5 Reasons You'll Want to Try STABILO Right Now From brilliant colors to long-lasting cap-off times, there are tons of reasons why we love STABILO's products, and why you will, too! Check out some of their art-filled tips and tricks, and get ready to let loose, unleash some creativity and have fun during your next art project. Enjoy! Here are 5 ways to have fun with STABILO! Interpret Nature on Your Own Terms I love creative people who know their own minds. Landscape artist Peter Fiore considers his paintings "reorchestrations" of reality. "A painting is what I envision," he says, "not necessarily what nature gave me." That's the spirit! Enjoy Peter's tips on how to suss out your version of reality when you paint, and continue on your artistic journey. (Left: Art by Peter Fiore, detail.) Click here to see how to let your creative magic unfold!
5 Painting Tips So You Succeed at Alla Prima It's exciting to start something new. It's especially exciting when you succeed at something new. If you are a beginner painting for the first time or someone with more experience who is still trying to find the best way to express your creative side, alla prima painting is the way to go. It is a "jump right in, the water's fine" approach to art. (Left: Painting by Peter Fiore, detail.) Make your creativity a success every time with this painting method! 3 Insider Tips to Land the Art Internship of Your Dreams We know how important it is to land an art residency or internship. We also know how hard it is to feel noticed, and we want to help. It’s time to set aside the suntan lotion and perfect those resumes! Accomplished artist Richard Whitten shares three steps to get you closer to your dream internship. You're one step closer to the internship you've been waiting for!
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