Posts in Art Tutorials
How to Find Inspiration for Abstract Painting

Many artists want to try abstract painting, but get stuck when it comes to finding inspiration. Unlike representational art that uses reality as a reference, abstract artworks rely on the artist’s inner vision, creativity, and intuition. So how do you find that initial spark of inspiration for an abstract piece? Today, I’ll share four ways that I find inspiration for my abstract artworks, and I hope they’ll help inspire you too!

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Prussian Blue Color Palette Inspiration for Artists

In this post, I’m going to share some of my favorite color combos to use with one of my favorite paint colors - Prussian Blue! This moody, rich color is one of my favorites to use as the darkest value in my colorful abstract paintings. Today I’ll share two color palette ideas to use with Prussian Blue, as well as two tips for how to use this striking color in your abstract compositions.

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The Only 6 Colors You Need for Colorful Abstract Painting

Want to learn how to mix every color of the rainbow with only a few key art supplies? Here’s a fun fact – you actually only need six main colors to create a stunning array of vibrant hues in every shade and tint! I am an abstract artist and surface designer specializing in bright, colorful pieces that inspire joy. Here are the exact colors I use to create my pieces.

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How to Get Into Surface Design & Art Licensing as a Fine Artist

Want to build a thriving and lucrative career as an artist? Tired of spending all your time promoting new collections only to make a few sales here and there? You might just LOVE the model of art licensing! In this post, you’ll learn what art licensing and surface design is, why it’s such a successful model for artists who want to grow, and what you need to do to break into the industry.

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Acrylic Sun Painting Tutorial

In this acrylic painting tutorial, I’ll be teaching you how to paint an acrylic sun using abstract painting techniques. This bright and vibrant sun painting will bring a pop of color and positive energy to your space. Gather your favorite materials, get comfy, and put on your favorite sunny playlist for this fun acrylic painting tutorial!

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Acrylic Underpainting Techniques

When you think of acrylic underpainting, you typically think of oil paintings and the old masters. But what about modern abstract paintings? Do they need an underpainting? In this post, I’ll share how I use underpainting for my signature colorful fine art so you can decide whether or not you want to experiment with underpainting in your own work!

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How to make gold paint

Many new artists wonder how to make gold paint. But when it comes to metallics, there’s really no straightforward wait to mix the paint from scratch like you would when you mix acrylics to make a new hue. The truth is, mixing acrylic paint is never going to get you as much sparkle as if you purchase a manufactured metallic art supply. Read on for my favorite metallic supplies!

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