Rebecca Schweiger

What Colors Do You Mix to Create White Light and Paint?

What is (and isn't) possible when it comes to making whiteSo, you want to make the color white. Maybe you’re working with stage lighting or are painting. Either way, you need to know what colors you can mix together t...

How to

Draw a Basket of Fruit

A basket of fruit might seem like a simple thing to sketch, but it teaches you a variety of useful drawing skills. You'll work on perspective and depth when you sketch the basket. If you draw real fruit, you'll also get ...

How to

Doodle

Doodling is not only a great way to pass the time during a boring class, but it can help you improve your artistic skills and find your passion. As long as you relax and let your hand do the thinking, you'll be on your w...

How to

Draw a Fox

Foxes are distinctive, easily-recognizable animals that make a good subject for drawing. Whether you’d like to draw a fox in a cartoon style or a more realistic fashion, start by sketching a pencil outline made of vari...

A Beginner’s Guide for Using Blending Stumps (Plus How to Make One)

Blend values in your drawings with these simple shading toolsIf you’re trying to achieve smooth transitions between shadows in your drawings, blending stumps are an invaluable tool to add to your art supplies. These ...

How to

Shade with Colored Pencils

Learning how to shade in your drawings using colored pencils will allow you to create beautiful and vibrant pieces of artwork. The key to getting bright, smooth color when you're shading something in is to add multiple l...

How to

Draw a Church

A Church is a place of worship typically for Christians or a place of Catholic worship. A Church usually has a tower or dome and a cross on top of it. It has a variety of architectural designs and patterns outside as wel...

How to

Set Up an Easel

A good easel is one of the most important tools an artist can have. There are many varieties, from big easels meant for indoor use to small ones that can be transported outside. Although most easels are fairly simple to ...

How to

Draw Cool Things

Drawing takes a lot of practice in order to develop skills and technique, but you can start making cool works of art right away. When you want to make something that looks complicated, start by drawing objects that are m...

How to

Name Your Solo Art Exhibition

Coming up with a name for your solo art exhibition can be a daunting task. The name of your exhibition can impact how many people come to your show and how they view your art.. 19 November 2021. You should choose a name ...

How to

Color with Colored Pencils Realistically

Colored pencils are an excellent medium for realistic coloring. They’re inexpensive, come in a variety of colors, and are relatively easy to work with. However, using colored pencils to create realistic images can be d...

How to

Do a Pour Painting

Pour painting is the practice of mixing multiple colors of acrylic paint in a cup, then pouring the paint over a canvas. The result is an intricate design of colors and shapes that looks like a complicated, professional ...

How to

Use Oil Paint Sticks

Oil sticks, also known as oil bars or pigment sticks, are basically condensed oil paints that you can comfortably hold in your hand.. 19 November 2021. If you enjoy working with mediums like pastels or charcoal, give oil...

How to

Make Oil Paint Drip

Most artists reach for acrylic paint to make drip effects, but it is possible to make oil paint run. As long as you're working with oil paint while it's still wet, you can spray, brush, or pour solvent onto the painting ...