Life paint

The impact a painting has on the viewer often does not depend on how much detail you put in. Rather, it depends much more on how you simplify the scene in front of you using notan design. In this article I explain how I used the notan design concept to create a small, but very effective painting. Follow this idea and you too will have a lot more successful paintings. What is notan? In order to simplify your painting, you have to understand the basics of notan design. You do not need more…

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Wang Fine Art: still life with paint and brushes, small painting...

Elizabeth Floyd

Think you’re limited to painting landscapes when you take your art outdoors? Think again — these artists show a variety of ways to incorporate the timeless still life in an outdoor setting.