Draw And Paint Better Pictures... Give Them Character And Life! | Drawing and Painting

By MichaelDale
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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 magical picture that builds an atmosphere 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

"With a surface of texture and depth"

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

You don't see the plans and preparations. There are the artist's thoughts and ideas

* There are early ideas drawn on lost preparatory drawings

* There could be forgotten color sketches hiding in an art folder

* Changes and old ideas hidden by later re-painting

Even if you can copy exactly what you see in front of you, you need to give your painting more

* Your painting needs understanding and feeling before it becomes Art

* Your flair and expression gives your painting character

* Your painting needs your time and dedication

If you use photographs, make your painting an impression of what you see. Combine details from one photograph with the background of another. Play with components to create a new reality

* Include your own memories

* Let your picture tell a story

* Use vibrant colors

An active drawing allows you to get away with mistakes when you work from real life. You can disguise weakness in your drawing skills with confident line-work even poor perspectives

* 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

* A quick swish of charcoal will make trees in your landscape sketch 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.

Don't hide your talents. Allow the painting process to distinguish your original artwork from a machine produced print copy

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

* You can lift your paintings with a splash of color

* 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"

About the Author

Michael Dale is the creator of an uncomplicated learn to paint watercolors course. Combine your new found painting skills with your free drawing lesson to discover your artistic talents.

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