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Why I Stopped Pencil Sketch For Portrait Painting
I began to phase out pencil sketches, not out of overconfidence in my observation or painting skills, but quite the opposite.


Why Is Wall Art Important To Interior Design?
Even though some people don't like to admit it, art is one of the most important parts of interior designing.


Understanding the Language of Oil and Acrylic
Some lean towards acrylic due to its quick-drying nature, while others favor oil paints for their fine texture.


COVID Made Me Rethink Life
If it wasn’t for the Covid-19 lockdown, I won’t have started to learn portrait painting on my own.

Who Van Gogh Gave His Ear To?
Van Gogh chopped off his entire ear lobe/ear. He wrapped up his ear and went to a nearby brothel where he allegedly gave it to a prostitute.

Agnus Dei, c. 1635-1640, 37 x 52 cm
I found this painting extremely stunning. It was carefully painted with great depiction of the wool and the creation of crisp atmosphere.


What Millennials Think About Art?
The new generation has a completely different view regarding art when compared with that of people born in the 1980s-1990.


How To Choose The Best Wall Art For Your Home?
The wall art at your house is more than just a decoration, it’s a whole vibe. You have to choose carefully.


Capturing Portraits: Insights from a Master Oil Portrait Painter
Rembrandt lighting is a technique used for portrait photography named after a great painter known as Rembrandt.


Let’s Be Honest: Painting Life Can Be Unfulfilling and Painful
As an artist, there are times when we begin to question ourselves and start wondering things like our art is not worthy.

Picasso Is Not Who You Think He Is
Have you heard about straight-up jokes around about ugly looking individuals as the painting of Picasso? People misunderstood Picasso.


Can Artists Live A Sloppy and Lazy Lifestyle?
Without sticking to 9-to-5 job, life must be easy and relaxing for artists right? The answer is NO.


Going Too Easy On Your Wall Art?
Many people love art but do not give it a second thought when choosing one for home decor. Start to think about it now.


Why You Should Start Painting?
The most beautiful thing about painting is that you don't have to be an artist to be able to paint.

The Fable of Arachne, c.1657-58
I have been to Museo Nacional del Prado - Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, and I might have seen this painting, but I don't remember it at all

Ranuccio Farnese, 1542, 90x74 cm
Look at his gaze that holds a child's curiosity, that is the most astonishing part that attracts me.

The Harvesters, 1565, 119 x 162 cm
This painting is very delighted to look at. As a layman, I can’t help to notice the sweetness and vibrancy in this painting.

Portrait Photograph vs. Painting: What's the Difference?
Everyone loves a good portrait. We love to draw them, look at them, and wonder about the person in it


Crafting Mastery: Paint Like An Expert
Portrait painting, once a source of frustration, has become a canvas of exploration and self-expression.


You Don't Need Advanced Color Mixing For Simple Portraits
Simple color mixing strategy is to opt for a skin color palette that aligns with existing oil paint hues.


Breaking Free from Grid Lines in Portrait Painting
It's all about reclaiming that freedom in portrait painting, you know? Let my instincts take the lead, minus the grid line training wheels.


Exploring Artistic Signature in Painting Styles
Creating an artistic signature style is no overnight feat; it's a gradual process shaped by experimentation and continuous learning.


Building Confidence Through Sketching: The Pencil Before Brushes
When I first started my journey in portrait painting, the fear of making irreversible mistakes with a paintbrush was a significant hurdle.
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