Artists use a wide range of techniques and elements to create captivating works of art that inspire and engage the viewer. Two critical technical qualities that artists often use to achieve this goal are unity and variety. Unity in art refers to the coherence and harmony of its elements, where all parts work together to…

Rhythm is an essential element of art that often goes unnoticed. It is a visual tool that creates a sense of movement and harmony in a work of art. Rhythm can be seen in various forms in art, including flowing, random, alternating, and progressive rhythms. In this article, we will explore the question, “what is…

  Oil painting of sorts has been commonplace in Europe since the 12th century, used mostly in decorative work. However, at the turn of the 15th century, oils became increasingly popular as an art-form and preferred medium, for its ability to apply more precise detail and shading. Think famous painters such as Da Vinci, Picasso,…

When it comes to art, you have many different techniques that artists use to create exceptional pieces of art. The sfumato technique is one of these where the artist paints numerous thin coats of glaze, which helps to gently change the tone and brings about a shift between light and dark shadows. Allow us to…

 Most works of art do not move. However, art that is completely devoid of movement can appear uninspiring and bland. It makes sense that from Impressionism onwards, much of modern and contemporary art has striven to create a sense of compositional ebb and flow. Master artists take pride in their ability to take their viewers…

  Despite what popular Instagram accounts may lead you to believe… Pastel is not a color scheme or an aesthetic cover picture on Facebook. Pastel is an art medium, a material used by artists for hundreds of years (since about the 16th century to be exact). Pastel art medium comes in many different textures, consistencies,…

  We have all used a pencil at some time in our lives, as a kid scribbling on some paper, or a student at school, or during your working life. We all know that mistakes happen, but that does not mean that the mistake must become permanent. If you have a good quality pencil eraser,…

  To produce great artwork, you must have the right materials and tools to do the job. If you are a seasoned artist, you already have a firm understanding of what works and what does not work. However, for many, it is the first time they are entering the world of oil painting. So, when…

  There are many different types of paper available, some are for inks, and pens, while others are more for graphite pencils and paints. When it comes to pencil and paper drawing, colored pencils also perform differently on each type of paper. You need to discover the variety of paper for color pencils, and which…

Hearing the words Mod Podge certainly does not give clues as to what you can expect when getting the answer. If you love doing arts and crafts as a hobby or mix freely with other like-minded friends and artists, you may hear these two words often. So, what is Mod Podge and what is Mod…