Painting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Free Stencils Collection
A collection of free stencils to print and cut out. New stencils are added regularly. Subjects include animals, flowers, food, nature, sea, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween stencils. Even stencils for painting pumpkins.
A collection of free stencils to print and cut out. New stencils are added regularly. Subjects include animals, flowers, food, nature, sea, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween stencils. Even stencils for painting pumpkins.
Free Stencils: Christmas
A collection of free Christmas stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free Christmas stencils to print and cut out.
Right Brain Quiz for Artists -- The Questions
This right brain left brain quiz for artists will help you determine whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant
This right brain left brain quiz for artists will help you determine whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant
Art Glossary: 'A' Paper Sizes
An explanation of what the various 'A' paper sizes are, and how the system works.
An explanation of what the various 'A' paper sizes are, and how the system works.
Top 10 Acrylic Painting Tips
Acrylic paints are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints. These 10 tips to help you get started painting with acrylics.
Acrylic paints are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints. These 10 tips to help you get started painting with acrylics.
Color Theory Quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Color Theory Basics for Art
All the basic information you need to know about color theory and color mixing, arranged in easy-to-understand color theory lessons.
All the basic information you need to know about color theory and color mixing, arranged in easy-to-understand color theory lessons.
Wassily Kandinsky: Murnau Street with Women
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Free Nature Stencils
A collection of free printable nature stencils to print and cut out, for personal use.
A collection of free printable nature stencils to print and cut out, for personal use.
Right / Left Brain Artists
An easy-to-understand explanation of the theory behind the right brain left brain concepts and why it's relevant to painters.
An easy-to-understand explanation of the theory behind the right brain left brain concepts and why it's relevant to painters.
Free Stencils: Thanksgiving
A collection of free Thanksgiving stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free Thanksgiving stencils to print and cut out.
Top 10 Tips for Face Painting
If you've never done any face painting or body painting before, these painting tips will help you get started.
If you've never done any face painting or body painting before, these painting tips will help you get started.
Monet's Bridge Painting Demo
Follow artist Karen Day-Vath as she paints a scene from Monet's garden at Giverny.
Follow artist Karen Day-Vath as she paints a scene from Monet's garden at Giverny.
10 Oil Painting Tips
Top 10 oil painting tips for professional results with oil paints.
Top 10 oil painting tips for professional results with oil paints.
Symbols Dictionary: Flowers
Art Symbols dictionary - flowers and plants. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific flowers to symbolize love, jealous, and more.
Art Symbols dictionary - flowers and plants. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific flowers to symbolize love, jealous, and more.
Free Stencils to Print and Cut Out - Alphabet Stencil 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
Painting Personality Quiz: What Paint Should You Use?
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
10 Tips for Fabric Painting
With a few colours and a suitable brush, fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming your wardrobe and your home. Here are some tips to help.
With a few colours and a suitable brush, fabric painting opens up endless opportunities for transforming your wardrobe and your home. Here are some tips to help.
Making Art or Giclee Prints
What are Giclee or Art Prints and how are they made? What kind of quality result do they give?
What are Giclee or Art Prints and how are they made? What kind of quality result do they give?
How to Cut a Stencil
Step-by-step instructions on how to cut your own stencils.
Step-by-step instructions on how to cut your own stencils.
Painting Quiz: Oils or Acrylics?
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
Find out what kind of paint would best suit your personality with this quick, fun, 10-question quiz
"The Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa painting.
Number Stencils: No. 1
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Starting with Acrylics
Acrylic Painting Class: What you need to start painting with acrylics.
Acrylic Painting Class: What you need to start painting with acrylics.
Online Color Mixing Palette for Painters
Get familiar with the way the primary colors -- red, yellow, and blue -- mix with this online paint color mixing palette, designed specifically for painters.
Get familiar with the way the primary colors -- red, yellow, and blue -- mix with this online paint color mixing palette, designed specifically for painters.
How To Stretch Your Own Canvas
Stretching your own canvas is easier than you may think, and can cheaper than buying ready-made canvases, and certainly means you get just the size canvas you're after.
Stretching your own canvas is easier than you may think, and can cheaper than buying ready-made canvases, and certainly means you get just the size canvas you're after.
Free Stencils -- Tree 1
Free stencil designs for personal use: Tree 1: free stencils boddy
Free stencil designs for personal use: Tree 1: free stencils boddy
Number Stencils: No. 2
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Stencil: Star
From the collection of free crafts stencils to print, cut out, and paint for personal use.
From the collection of free crafts stencils to print, cut out, and paint for personal use.
Free Flower Stencil: Daisy
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
How to Paint Trees
The 'secret' to painting believable trees is an understanding of the underlying structure of trees complemented by observation of different species.
The 'secret' to painting believable trees is an understanding of the underlying structure of trees complemented by observation of different species.
Color Theory Lesson: Primary and Secondary Colors Triangle
A free art worksheet for a color theory lesson on primary and secondary colors using a color triangle.
A free art worksheet for a color theory lesson on primary and secondary colors using a color triangle.
Learn to Paint
Learn to Paint: Find out what you need to do and know to start painting for the very first time, and create your first ever painting.
Learn to Paint: Find out what you need to do and know to start painting for the very first time, and create your first ever painting.
Vincent van Gogh: Self-Portrait With a Straw Hat and Artist's Smock
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Get an understanding for the impact Vincent van Gogh had on German and Austrian Expressionist painters with this photo gallery of paintings from the "Van Gogh and Expressionism" Exhibition held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Neue Galerie in New York.
Free Stencil - Thanksgiving Turkey
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: Thanksgiving turkey
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: Thanksgiving turkey
Face Painting: Easy Butterfly
A step-by-step demonstration of how to face paint an easy butterfly design.
A step-by-step demonstration of how to face paint an easy butterfly design.
Tones or Values in a Painting
What is a tone in a painting, how it tone different from color, and why is it important for artists? Find out in this article on painting tones or values.
What is a tone in a painting, how it tone different from color, and why is it important for artists? Find out in this article on painting tones or values.
Paint a Christmas Ornament
How to paint a faux stained glass Christmas ornament, complete with free pattern to print.
How to paint a faux stained glass Christmas ornament, complete with free pattern to print.
Art Glossary: Medium
An explanation of what the term medium means, in a fine art context.
An explanation of what the term medium means, in a fine art context.
Clouds at Sunset by Jan Atkinson
May's project is about painting clouds and cloudy skies. Take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project, such as this one.
May's project is about painting clouds and cloudy skies. Take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project, such as this one.
Top 5 Color Mixing Tips
Tips to help you get the best results when mixing different paint colors.
Tips to help you get the best results when mixing different paint colors.
Free Halloween Stencils
A collection of free Halloween stencils to print and cut out.
A collection of free Halloween stencils to print and cut out.
Acrylics: Basic Color Palette
With so many colors available, which ones should you buy when you first start painting with acrylics?
With so many colors available, which ones should you buy when you first start painting with acrylics?
Free Stencil - Snowflake 1
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake
Painting Christmas Cards
Want to make your own Christmas cards this year? Here's a list of various painting techniques you can use to make Christmas cards.
Want to make your own Christmas cards this year? Here's a list of various painting techniques you can use to make Christmas cards.
Handmade Christmas Cards
Want to create your own, handmade Christmas cards? It's quick and easy with this wax-resist painting technique.
Want to create your own, handmade Christmas cards? It's quick and easy with this wax-resist painting technique.
How to Clean Your Brushes
Your brushes are an investment. By cleaning them thoroughly and properly at the end of a painting session, your brushes will last longer.
Your brushes are an investment. By cleaning them thoroughly and properly at the end of a painting session, your brushes will last longer.
Glossary: Complementary Color
An explanation of what 'complementary colors' are in a fine arts context.
An explanation of what 'complementary colors' are in a fine arts context.
Free Stencils: Sea
free stencils printable stencilling stenciling Sea
free stencils printable stencilling stenciling Sea
Painting Clouds -- Painting Different Types of Clouds
Types of Clouds, their characteristics, and how to paint them.
Types of Clouds, their characteristics, and how to paint them.
Face Painting: Easy Clown
Step-by-step with photos showing how to create an easy clown face with face paints.
Step-by-step with photos showing how to create an easy clown face with face paints.
Van Gogh's Palette
Van Gogh's adventurous use of color changed the direction of art history. Just what colors did he have in his palette?
Van Gogh's adventurous use of color changed the direction of art history. Just what colors did he have in his palette?
Write an Artist's Statement
Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Free Stencils - Alphabet 2
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 2
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 2
Number Stencils: No. 3
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Stencils -- Tree 2
Free stencil designs for personal use: Tree 2: free stencils boddy
Free stencil designs for personal use: Tree 2: free stencils boddy
Landscape Painting Tips
A collection of tips to help you with your landscape paintings.
A collection of tips to help you with your landscape paintings.
Right Brain Left Brain Inventory
A table setting out what is characteristically right brain and left brain thinking
A table setting out what is characteristically right brain and left brain thinking
Best Acrylic Paint Brands
Which is the best brand of acrylic paint on the market? Here's my choice of my favorite acrylic paints.
Which is the best brand of acrylic paint on the market? Here's my choice of my favorite acrylic paints.
Abstract Art: An Introduction
An introduction to abstract art and abstract painting -- what it is, how it developed, and what characterizes abstract art.
An introduction to abstract art and abstract painting -- what it is, how it developed, and what characterizes abstract art.
First Van Gogh Painting Sold
Do you know which painting it was that Van Gogh sold during his lifetime?
Do you know which painting it was that Van Gogh sold during his lifetime?
Free Christmas Stencils -- Reindeer
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Christmas -- Reindeer
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Christmas -- Reindeer
Free Stencils -- Christmas Star
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Christmas Star
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Christmas Star
Prime a Canvas For Acrylics...
When you've stretched a canvas, the next step is to prime it so you can paint on it. With a ready-made gesso suitable for both acrylic and oil painting, priming a canvas is easy.
When you've stretched a canvas, the next step is to prime it so you can paint on it. With a ready-made gesso suitable for both acrylic and oil painting, priming a canvas is easy.
Free Stencil - Snowflake 2
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake 2
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake 2
Abstract Art Step by Step
Follow the development of a piece of abstract art step by step in this painting demo.
Follow the development of a piece of abstract art step by step in this painting demo.
Right Brain / Left Brain Quiz
Test whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant with this quiz devised specially for artists.
Test whether your right or left side of your brain is dominant with this quiz devised specially for artists.
Intro to Water-Soluble Pencils
Information on how to use watercolor pencils or water-soluble crayons, techniques and approaches to try.
Information on how to use watercolor pencils or water-soluble crayons, techniques and approaches to try.
Painting Skin Tones
An in-depth look at how to paint skin tones (both realistic and expressionist), what pigment colors to use, and how to mix suitable skin tones.
An in-depth look at how to paint skin tones (both realistic and expressionist), what pigment colors to use, and how to mix suitable skin tones.
Van Gogh Letter to Theo September 1881
A few highlights from the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
A few highlights from the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
Art Quiz -- Vincent van Gogh Art Quiz
Test your knowledge of Vincent van Gogh's life with this quiz
Test your knowledge of Vincent van Gogh's life with this quiz
Painting on a Big Canvas
If you dream of painting on a big canvas, but already feel intimidated when facing a 'normal-sized' canvas, here are some tips to help you turn a vast expanse of a big, white canvas into a painting.
If you dream of painting on a big canvas, but already feel intimidated when facing a 'normal-sized' canvas, here are some tips to help you turn a vast expanse of a big, white canvas into a painting.
Number Stencils: No. 5
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Number Stencils: No. 4
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Stencils -- Words and Phrases -- Merry Christmas
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Word and Phrases -- Merry Christmas
Free stencil designs for personal use -- Word and Phrases -- Merry Christmas
Free Stencils - Snowman 3
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - snowman with top hat and scarf
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - snowman with top hat and scarf
Free Stencil - Angel with Trumpet
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: angel with trumpet
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: angel with trumpet
Tips on Mixing Skin Tones
A tip on what colors to use to mix skin tones for a figure painting or portrait.
A tip on what colors to use to mix skin tones for a figure painting or portrait.
Famous Paintings: Claude Monet "Water Lilies"
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your art history knowledge, such as this one by Claude Monet.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your art history knowledge, such as this one by Claude Monet.
Buying Oil Painting Supplies
What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies.
What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies.
Painting on Hardboard
What are the advantages of painting on hardboard or wood and how do you prepare it?
What are the advantages of painting on hardboard or wood and how do you prepare it?
Painting Glass
What color is glass, and how do you paint it? There's no simple answer as glass is influenced by what's around it. You need to observe very carefully.
What color is glass, and how do you paint it? There's no simple answer as glass is influenced by what's around it. You need to observe very carefully.
Famous Paintings: John Virtue London Painting
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by John Virtue of London.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by John Virtue of London.
Make Christmas Cards -- Fold and Paint Your Own Christmas Cards
Tips on how to fold your own Christmas cards ready for painting.
Tips on how to fold your own Christmas cards ready for painting.
Monthly Painting Projects 2009
Challenge yourself with these monthly painting project. Sometimes it's a subject, sometimes a technique, and sometimes in the style of a particular artist. If you complete a project, email a photo of your painting so it can be added to that project's gallery. Or post a photo of it in the Painting Forum.
Challenge yourself with these monthly painting project. Sometimes it's a subject, sometimes a technique, and sometimes in the style of a particular artist. If you complete a project, email a photo of your painting so it can be added to that project's gallery. Or post a photo of it in the Painting Forum.
Art Trivia Quiz No 1
Test your knowledge of art and art techniques with this art trivia quiz
Test your knowledge of art and art techniques with this art trivia quiz
Face Painting Safety Tips
Professional face painter Cindy Trusty shares her top safety tips for face painting, gleaned from years of experience.
Professional face painter Cindy Trusty shares her top safety tips for face painting, gleaned from years of experience.
Oil Painting: Fat Over Lean
What the oil painting technique 'fat over lean' is and why it's one of the basic techniques of oil painting.
What the oil painting technique 'fat over lean' is and why it's one of the basic techniques of oil painting.
How to Paint Abstracts
How to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration.
How to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration.
How to Varnish a Painting
Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your painting from pollution in the atmosphere on and abrasion. It will also bring out the colours to the brilliance they had when you applied them.
Varnish is more than simply a layer to protect your painting from pollution in the atmosphere on and abrasion. It will also bring out the colours to the brilliance they had when you applied them.
Where to Find Photos to Paint
Find out where you can obtain reference photos that you can use in your paintings.
Find out where you can obtain reference photos that you can use in your paintings.
What Colors are Shadows?
How the Impressionists changed the colors we use to paint shadows.
How the Impressionists changed the colors we use to paint shadows.
Top 100 Painting Tips
100 painting tips to help you improve your painting and artistic creativity.
100 painting tips to help you improve your painting and artistic creativity.
Painting Clouds Wet -on-Wet
A step-by-step demonstration of painting clouds working wet-on-wet, using acrylics or oil paints.
A step-by-step demonstration of painting clouds working wet-on-wet, using acrylics or oil paints.
Color Theory Quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
Test your knowledge of basic color theory with this quiz
All About Painting Glazes
Answers to frequently asked questions on painting glazes with oils or acrylics.
Answers to frequently asked questions on painting glazes with oils or acrylics.
Free Stencils
Free stencil designs for personal use: maple leaf: free stencils boddy maple leaf
Free stencil designs for personal use: maple leaf: free stencils boddy maple leaf
Face Painting Designs: Easy African Design
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this easy African design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this easy African design.
Face Painting Designs: Mask
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this mask design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this mask design.
Negative Space in a Painting
An explanation of what negative space in a painting is, how and why to use it, and why it's so useful.
An explanation of what negative space in a painting is, how and why to use it, and why it's so useful.
Practice Faces for Face Painting
Try out new face painting designs and practice your skills with these face outlines.
Try out new face painting designs and practice your skills with these face outlines.
Turn Acrylics to Fabric Paint
Turn your acrylic paints into fabric paints using the GAC900 acrylic medium from Golden which leaves the fabric soft.
Turn your acrylic paints into fabric paints using the GAC900 acrylic medium from Golden which leaves the fabric soft.
5 Ways to Ruin a Painting
Not every painting is destined to be a masterpiece, but some are doomed to failure right from the start. Here are five easy ways to ruin a painting...
Not every painting is destined to be a masterpiece, but some are doomed to failure right from the start. Here are five easy ways to ruin a painting...
Free Dog Stencils Collection: Bone
A juicy bone from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
A juicy bone from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
Top 7 Tips for Painting Glazes
Tips for artists on painting glazes, whether you’re using oil paints, acrylics, or watercolor.
Tips for artists on painting glazes, whether you’re using oil paints, acrylics, or watercolor.
Oil Painting: Drying Oils
A look at the properties of the various drying oils or mediums used in oil painting.
A look at the properties of the various drying oils or mediums used in oil painting.
Free Stencil - Thanksgiving meeting
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: Thanksgiving Meeting
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: Thanksgiving Meeting
How to Paint like Monet
Learn how to paint like the Impressionist Claude Monet, starting with the colors of the paints on his palette and his use of broken color as a painting technique.
Learn how to paint like the Impressionist Claude Monet, starting with the colors of the paints on his palette and his use of broken color as a painting technique.
An Artist's Glazing Secrets
An experienced oil painter reveals the simple secrets behind his success with glazing.
An experienced oil painter reveals the simple secrets behind his success with glazing.
Which Subjects Sell Best?
If you want to sell lots of paintings, what subjects should you be painting?
If you want to sell lots of paintings, what subjects should you be painting?
Van Gogh Letter to Theo 28 October 1883
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
Free Stencils - Snowman 1
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - snowman 1
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - snowman 1
Number Stencils: No. 8
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Stencil - Snowflake 5
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake
Figure Painting Proportions
While no-one's built exactly the same, there are certain standard proportions that help when painting figures and portraits.
While no-one's built exactly the same, there are certain standard proportions that help when painting figures and portraits.
Buy a Painting Easel
What to consider before you buy a painting easel and explanations of the types of easels are available.
What to consider before you buy a painting easel and explanations of the types of easels are available.
Free Flower Stencil: Daisy Border
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
Van Gogh Letter to Theo c.April 1888
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
Art Glossary: Glaze
An explanation of what a glaze is, in a fine arts or painting context.
An explanation of what a glaze is, in a fine arts or painting context.
Free Stencils - Holly
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - holly leaves and berries
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - holly leaves and berries
Free Stencils - Holly Wreath
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - holly wreaths
Free printable stencil designs for personal use - holly wreaths
How to Use a Painting Knife
An introduction to using a painting knife rather than a brush, including selecting a suitable painting knife and tips on painting with a knife.
An introduction to using a painting knife rather than a brush, including selecting a suitable painting knife and tips on painting with a knife.
Symbols Dictionary: Love
Symbols dictionary - love. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific love symbols.
Symbols dictionary - love. Add hidden meaning to your paintings by using specific love symbols.
Free Stencils - Alphabet 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
Free stencil designs for personal use - alphabet 1
Van Gogh Letter to Theo 16 October 1888
A few highlights from the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
A few highlights from the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
Basic Techniques for Pastels
An introduction to the various ways in which pastels can be used in a painting.
An introduction to the various ways in which pastels can be used in a painting.
Painting and Art Styles
A look at the different types of painting and art styles that exist, from realism to abstract.
A look at the different types of painting and art styles that exist, from realism to abstract.
Oil Painting Quiz
Test your knowledge of oil painting with this quick quiz
Test your knowledge of oil painting with this quick quiz
How to Frame a Canvas
How do you frame a painting done on canvas? Do you need to remove the canvas stretchers, or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
How do you frame a painting done on canvas? Do you need to remove the canvas stretchers, or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
Free Halloween Stencils Bat
Free stencil designs for personal use Halloween Bat
Free stencil designs for personal use Halloween Bat
Number Stencils: No. 6
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Leigh on a Green Sofa by Lucian Freud
A photo gallery from the MoMA exhibition on the paintings and etchings of the artist Lucian Freud.
A photo gallery from the MoMA exhibition on the paintings and etchings of the artist Lucian Freud.
Free Stencil: Human Footprints
From the collection of free crafts stencils to print, cut out, and paint for personal use.
From the collection of free crafts stencils to print, cut out, and paint for personal use.
Free Stencil - Snowflake 3
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake 3
Free, printable stencil designs for personal use: snowflake 3
6 Things to Do Before Painting
Planning a Painting: Decisions to Make Before Putting Brush to Paint
Planning a Painting: Decisions to Make Before Putting Brush to Paint
Famous Paintings: Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Cans
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Andy Warhol of Campbell's Soup Cans.
A gallery of famous paintings by famous artists (and some not quite so famous) to inspire you and to help you expand your knowledge of great paintings, such as this one by Andy Warhol of Campbell's Soup Cans.
Free Dog Stencils Collection: Paw Prints
A pawprint stencil from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
A pawprint stencil from the collection of free dog stencils to print and cut out.
Free Flower Stencil: Rose
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
Van Gogh Letter to Theo c.21 November 1888
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
The illustrated edition of Van Gogh's letters forms the basis of the exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam featuring 120 of Van Gogh's letters alongside the works he was writing about.
Using Water Soluble Oils
What are water soluble oils like to use? Find out with these first-hand accounts from artists using water soluble oils.
What are water soluble oils like to use? Find out with these first-hand accounts from artists using water soluble oils.
Face Painting Designs: Tiger 3
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this tiger design.
Get ideas and inspiration for face painting in this photo gallery of face painting designs, such as this tiger design.
Art Glossary: Primary Colors
An explanation of what primary colors are, and why it is important to know about these for color mixing when painting.
An explanation of what primary colors are, and why it is important to know about these for color mixing when painting.
Self Portrait Demo
If you can't paint a decent portrait of yourself, how can you hope to paint a portrait of someone else? Follow a self portrait's development in this step by step demo.
If you can't paint a decent portrait of yourself, how can you hope to paint a portrait of someone else? Follow a self portrait's development in this step by step demo.
Art Worksheet: Color Mixing
A free printable art worksheet for a painting tutorial on color mixing.
A free printable art worksheet for a painting tutorial on color mixing.
Painting Glazes with Acrylics
A step-by-step demonstration of painting glazes with acrylics to build up color.
A step-by-step demonstration of painting glazes with acrylics to build up color.
Art Worksheet: Painting a Sphere 1
A free art worksheet to print out for for a lesson in painting basic shapes, in this instance a sphere.
A free art worksheet to print out for for a lesson in painting basic shapes, in this instance a sphere.
Number Stencils: No. 7
A set of free printable number stencils.
A set of free printable number stencils.
Free Flower Stencil: Sunflower
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
A stencil from the collection of free flower stencils to print and cut out for personal use.
December Painting Project In the Style of Van Gogh: Instructions
December Painting Project In the Style of Vincent van Gogh: Read what the project is about and take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project.
December Painting Project In the Style of Vincent van Gogh: Read what the project is about and take a look at the various paintings sent in for this painting project.
Monet's Painting Techniques
A look at the painting techniques and colors used by that most famous of Impressionists, Claude Monet.
A look at the painting techniques and colors used by that most famous of Impressionists, Claude Monet.