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How to Paint Pictures
Article by Julie Shoemaker
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There really is no easy answer to the question, How to Paint Pictures? The simple answer is just dive in and practice. The less simple answer is buy your supplies, learn a few painting techniques, and practice some more.
People say, oh anyone can paint. I believe that this is a true statement, but are they painting and achieving the results that they are striving for? When I first started painting I was not achieving the results I wanted in painting pictures. I then purchased some better quality paints and brushes, some step by step tutorials and within a short time I was painting pictures that I was pleased with. Follow the steps below and you should find it easier to learn how to paint beautiful pictures and paintings.
1. Buy your paint, brushes and canvas or paper. Whichever medium that you choose to paint with, weather it is acrylics, oil, or watercolor, do yourself a favor and buy good quality supplies. The way that I teach and practice art is to always use good brushes. If you are practicing a technique it is ok to use cheap paint, but in the real painting, use better quality paint. As far as other supplies, use things that you have around the house, such as old plastic bowls, ziplock bags and paper plates, etc.
2. If you are fortunate enough to have a space dedicated for painting keep all your supplies right there. This way you can paint whenever the spirit moves you. This is more important than you may think. If you do not have enough space, then purchase a large study bin or even a sturdy cardboard box and make that your portable studio that you can unload on the kitchen table in an instant.
3. Consider the light in the space that you plan on working. Good light makes all the difference. If you are painting with oil paint and it is not water miscible then you absolutely need to consider the ventilation in the area because you will be exposed to some pretty strong odors.
4. If money is a concern then I recommend starting with watercolor or acrylics. They both are odorless and clean up with water. They are also less expensive.
Now that you have your supplies and your dedicated space, start painting. If you are real creative, you can come up with your own ideas. But for the rest of us inspiration is not so easily come by. For those of you that fall into that category I suggest purchasing a step by step tutorial and start by following the example of someone that is dedicated to teaching art techniques.
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Would you like to learn acrylic tips, tricks, lessons and to see more Portrait and Landscape Painting Techniques? The best way to begin painting is to follow prescribed instruction and get your feet wet. With a little practice, you will be well on your way to a rewarding hobby of portrait painting. Visit http://www.IamPainting.org to learn how to paint a portrait even if you have never painted before!
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Would you like to learn acrylic tips, tricks, lessons and to see more Portrait and Landscape Painting Techniques? The best way to begin painting is to follow prescribed instruction and get your feet wet. With a little practice, you will be well on your way to a rewarding hobby of portrait painting. Visit http://www.IamPainting.org to learn how to paint a portrait even if you have never painted before!
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I use shampoo to clean my brushes instead of dishwashing liquid. If it happens to be a natural bristle brush, I also use conditioner. Shampoos and conditioners
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Tria Gallery presents Ceci n’est pas une personne, a solo show featuring recent works by L.A. photographer Michael Katcher.
With a wink to the viewer and to the “subjects” of his photographs, Katcher undeniably captures very identifiable human traits and characteristics in his work. However his subjects are not actually people; they are mannequins. And despite their inanimate nature, Katcher’s photographs make the viewer feel that he or she might know the person. Or at least the “type”. With an intelligent sense of humor and a beautiful sense of lighting and overall composition, Katcher’s lens draws you into these people you feel you know. Or don’t know. For ceci n’est pas une personne.
When asked about the inspiration behind his photographs and the “painterly” quality of his work in the Ceci n’est pas une personne series, Katcher explained:The subject of my work is not a person – it is a Mannequin. I use the window display as a canvas, shooting soft focus to distort the image’s perspective. I only have a few minutes to set the shot up, using only natural lighting. As the sun starts to set, and the storefront lights start to illuminate, I crop before I take the picture. Usually one shot and I walk away…In processing, there is no manipulation at all. I want the colors to bleed into each other. Whether it’s a burst of yellow or some shade of gray, the color makes the picture. I want the photograph to feel like an abstract painting. As a child, I was always drawn to painting, even though I couldn’t use the brush like my mother or sisters. So I wanted to tell my story through photographs.
Born in Brooklyn, Katcher went to high school in Great Neck, NY. He later went to Emerson College in Boston, where he graduated with a BFA in Theater. It was there that he picked up his first camera.Katcher moved to Los Angeles in 1989 where he first worked as a casting director, casting such television shows as The Wonder Years, The Larry Sanders Show, and 3rd Rock from the Sun. From there, he went on to become VP of Casting at CBS, where he oversaw the casting of comedies like Everybody Loves Raymond and The King of Queens. Still living in Los Angeles, Katcher currently oversees the TV Talent area of Creative Artists Agency.
It is the mission of Tria Gallery to exhibit a balance of established artists with impressive resumes and exciting young talent, showing representational and abstract work, painting, sculpture, mixed media and installations. The common denominator is that the Tria artist has a unique, authentic voice and a compelling body of work which the directors feel should be given an audience.Tria is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, or by appointment. Ceci n’est pas une personne opens June 7 and remains on exhibition through June 25, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.triagallerynyc.com as well as makatcher.com
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M.A. Katcher is a photographer.
Born in Brooklyn into a family of artists, Katcher went to Emerson College in Boston, where he studied acting and picked up his first camera.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1989, where he first worked as a casting director, casting such television shows as The Wonder Years, The Larry Sanders Show and 3rd Rock from the Sun. From there, he went on to become VP of Casting at CBS, where he oversaw the casting of comedies such as Everybody Loves Raymond and The King of Queens.
Katcher currently runs the TV Talent area at Creative Artists Agency.
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M.A. Katcher is a photographer.
Born in Brooklyn into a family of artists, Katcher went to Emerson College in Boston, where he studied acting and picked up his first camera.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1989, where he first worked as a casting director, casting such television shows as The Wonder Years, The Larry Sanders Show and 3rd Rock from the Sun. From there, he went on to become VP of Casting at CBS, where he oversaw the casting of comedies such as Everybody Loves Raymond and The King of Queens.
Katcher currently runs the TV Talent area at Creative Artists Agency.
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whereby the original author’s information and copyright must be included.