Oil painting for beginners must be simplified and clear in order to succeed. Read more to find out how Evolve is training their students with strong foundations!
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There’s a lot going on when you start painting. But by following these Evolve tips, you can avoid common painting mistakes!
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Is art school the right choice for you? Read on to find out! Credit: Muhammad Raufan YusupMany students ask us, “Is going to art school or college worth the cost?”.Receiving a higher education has become a normal route in the path to achieving a desired career. We go to university or college to gain an education … read more
When is a painting finished? By asking yourself one careful question, you can find the answer every time! (Photo courtesy of Piper Talladay by Echo Chen)Chances are if you’ve ever made a painting you’ve asked yourself ‘when is a painting finished?’ or wondered whether you should keep working on it. New artists can spend hours adding extra … read more
Some of the Old Holland glazing colors used by the Evolve ProgramLearning how to glaze an oil painting will increase the depth and intensify colors in a painting. It can take your work from flat to luminous and glowing. Simply described, glaze refers to transparent paint that sits on top of opaque paint. It gives the … read more
Copying a painting is essential for education. A master copy of the painting “Still Life with a Late Ming Ginger Jar” by Willem Kalf, painted by Evolve student Jan M.Long before he became a master of illustration and portraiture, Evolve Founder and artist Kevin Murphy spent his childhood and teenage years copying a painting from … read more