What to Leave Out of a Painting

Blue Doors - A Layer by Layer Demonstration by Tom Hoffman

Watercolor artist Tom Hoffman knows that  the task in painting is to find ways to simplify a scene, especially in areas of the image that are not meant to draw the viewer's eye, because too much visual information can overwhelm the composition and illusion of space.

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Learn the Basic Lessons of Painting in any Medium

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Learn the Basics of How to Paint - Download four free eBooks from ArtistDaily.com and teach yourself how to paint with watercolors, acrylics, oils or pastels. The books include thirty different lessons, tips and techniques by expert instructors. 

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Plein Air Art

You might enjoy painting and drawing outdoors. Feel the warmth of the sun. Capture the real colors of nature. Hear the songs of the birds and the rustle of branches. Pick the bugs out of your Cadmium Red. It's all part of the joy of Plein Air artwork.

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