Amanda Greive: oil painter who speaks of equal rights I’d like to introduce you to amazing realist artist – Amanda Greive. The first time I saw her work, I connected to it immediately because what I encountered in her oil paintings was the emotion I used to experience quite often. […]
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The difference between art college and atelier art education and what you need to know to succeed as an artist – Veronica Winters Painting
In this article I’d like to talk about the difference between college-level and atelier education for visual artists. I also want to explain what parents should consider when your child decides to pursue art as a career. College Education Advantages: You may learn to defend your work and to make […]
art interview with colored pencil artist & reiki master – Veronica Winters Painting
Karen Hull: art interview with colored pencil artist & reiki master My guest today is a colored pencil artist & reiki master Karen Hull. You might have seen her amazing art on Facebook before. I set down with the artist to have a conversation about her career discussing colored pencil […]
One reason for art collecting nobody is talking about – Veronica Winters Painting
One reason for art collecting nobody is talking about Nobody is talking about the fact that most people don’t buy contemporary art. There are too few art collectors and plenty of artists around. Art fairs are very popular but less than 1% of all visitors buys art. Mid. range and […]
4 color mixing tips in oil painting that work – Veronica Winters Painting
I spent many years learning how to draw realistically and then how to use color in oil painting well. I’m not the best realist artist out there but I’m sharing what I’ve learned over the years to help you become a better artist today. I must say that realist oil […]
5 tips to create realist art – Veronica Winters Painting
#1 What’s your idea in colored pencil drawing? Have a general idea in mind what colored pencil drawing you want to create. The idea is a visual story in color, subject or light. It doesn’t have to be the figure. It could be one object displayed in a unique light, […]
5 Steps to master color harmony in colored pencil drawing – Veronica Winters Painting
When you begin drawing in colored pencil, the aim is to copy what you see in front of you or in your reference. Artists who draw in colored pencil pay attention to small things like details and textures, and they’re important. However they become important only when the basic drawing […]
how painting becomes solace in solitude – Veronica Winters Painting
In this episode you meet with a beautiful soul and amazing realist artist – Michael Hlousek-Nagle. Inspired by nature, classical music, Roman civilization, Egyptian art and archeology, the artist depicts personal space of solitude, quietness, introversion and hope. His canvases are female portraits set against dark, mysterious landscapes. Moody, solitary […]
How to use varnishes and fixatives with technical consultant Ed S Brickler – Veronica Winters Painting
How to use varnishes and fixatives with technical consultant Ed S Brickler Do you know the difference between fixatives and varnishes? There are so many brands and options by Golden, Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher, Gamblin, etc. I invited Ed S Brickler, Technical Consultant from Chartpak, Inc. to explain what common […]
How to use Instagram effectively as artist in 2022 – Veronica Winters Painting
How to use Instagram effectively as artist in 2022 I’ve been using Instagram for several years to see it change and evolve. I spent hundreds of dollars on Instagram courses claiming to help me build the audience. While I don’t have crazy following like so many artists out there, I […]