still life painting cover photo

Still life composition by Evolve student Sheila J.Still life painting has been a popular artistic venture for centuries. However, when it comes to creating a successful composition, many beginner artists fall flat or run out of options.Along with painting skills, artists must have an understanding of visual balance to create an appealing still life composition. Visual … read more

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cast and form shadows

James Gurney’s, “Poet’s Walk” shows the artist’s mastery with light and shadow.Our world is made up of light and shadow. So all artists need to understand how to create realistic shadows.Without correct shadow and light relationships, a painting will fall flat. Shadows explain form, depth, and much more. Here at Evolve, we simplify shadows at … read more

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painting materials

Do Quality Painting Materials make a difference? Photo by Old HollandWondering how to become a better artist? There’s one easy fix that many beginner artists overlook – your tools.  Many different types of brushes, paint and painting materials are available to beginner painters. But many artists wonder, “If I had better tools, would I be a better … read more

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