Put Heart Into Your Paintings And Drawings… Give Them Life!

Perfect paintings and drawings can look lifeless. As an artist searching for perfection don't miss the key ingredient to great art. The most important painting component is

"A picture that gives you a real sense of life"

The texture of the canvas adds depth to an oil painting. The finished painting isn't dull and flat. By building layer upon layer of paint an artist creates a work of art that has interest and character

"The surface of the painted canvas has depth and texture"

There is more to creating an art masterpiece. A painting has its own story. It has its own history

What you don't see when you look at a painting are the plans and preparations. There are thoughts, ideas and research hidden behind each brushstroke

* There are unknown preparatory drawings that add to a painting's storyline

* There are color sketches hidden in a forgotten art folder

* Old ideas covered by later repainting

Even for an artist who can create an exact copy, there is more that you can give your painting

* Before your painting can become Art it needs feeling and understanding

* Your painting needs flair and expression to give it character

* Your painting needs your time and dedication

Artists who use reference photographs can combine details from more than one photograph to create a new reality. You can play with subject details and backgrounds to develop new ideas when you

* Introduce recollections and memories

* Let your picture tell a story

* Introduce fresh color

When working from real life, if your drawing shows activity you can get away with a few mistakes. Confident line-work will disguise your drawing faults if your perspectives are out of true

* When you draw a still life picture, the natural sweep of your ink pen can mask slightly distorted vase of flowers

* Lively pencil shading can hide body form errors in figure drawing

* For landscape drawing you can make trees move with the wind with a quick swish of charcoal

* The power of the sea can be captured by a swirling dash of crayon

Leave your sketch outlines showing to add drawing interest. Easily improve your drawings Let your pencil marks show movement and growth.

Distinguish your original art creation from a machine produced print. Don't hide your talents Let the painting process show through

* Allow visible brush marks to show the quality of your oil and acrylic painting skills

* Add a splash of color to lift your paintings

* Use water to carry color in your flowing watercolor paintings

Whether you are an art beginner, an intermediate amateur, or a professional artist don't let your art suffer. Add soul to your drawing and painting

"Let your character shine through and reveal your personality"