Daniel Folta of Evolve Artist with his dog Carter.Do you know how to simplify color for painting? Look at the above photo of Carter the dog. What color is this part of Carter’s fur? Is it black? If so, then what color is this:Two sections of Carter’s “black” fur reveal how our brains can play … read more
How to see like an artist, or perception, is the third of Evolve’s Four Fundamentals of Art.Do you know how to see like an artist? Can you tangibly see things that others can’t? If so, perhaps you’ve developed the skill of perception. Perception, is the third Fundamental of Art used in the Evolve Artist Method. If … read more
Learning how to paint edges is the second fundamental of art taught in the Evolve Artist method.The second fundamental in the Evolve Artist program is learning how to paint edges. Without edges, we’re stuck with making flat art. When we learn how to paint edges, we can create the illusion of form and depth.The edges … read more
Learning how to paint values is the most important fundamental you need to know to create realistic art. If you want to paint without limitations, then you need to understand how to paint values.At Evolve Artist, we teach student artists a simple method for creating realistic paintings and how to paint values is the first … read more
In order to mix paint correctly, there are several important things to keep in mind. As painters, paint mixing is one of the most important parts of any piece of art. The ability to properly mix paint and produce the correct hue, value, and saturation that the painting needs is a critical tool. Failing to … read more
Learning how to photograph oil paintings can be a glare-ridden mess. Here are three simple tips to help you take even and clear photographs of even the shiniest oil painting.
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