5 Ways to Doom a Painting

Not every painting is destined to be a masterpiece, but some paintings are doomed to failure right from the start because of one relatively simple mistake. Here's a list of five easy ways to ruin a painting, starting with being seduced by color to the detriment of tonal difference and ending with not being able to judge when you ought to stop painting. Read Top 5 Ways to Doom a Painting...

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