Articles by: JohnM

a close view of the watercolor painting illuminated by light at a low sun angle

Aerial Perspective Mountain Art with 3D Lighting | Watercolor Wildflowers

The post discusses the author’s passion for mountains and innovative approach to landscape art. They describe their unique method of depicting mountains from an aerial perspective using 3D plaster and watercolor. The artwork includes LED lighting to highlight shadows and terrain features. The piece is for sale, complete with frame and lights.

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gold framed "Poppies and Thistles", watercolor painting

Mastering Depth and Color in Watercolor: Poppies and Thistles Painting

Painting secondary colors with watercolor can be difficult due to blending issues that often result in a muddy appearance. The author’s piece, “Poppies and Thistles,” was especially challenging, requiring meticulous control over color and depth to avoid unwanted mixing. The process was more time-consuming than anticipated due to these difficulties.

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Unique Framing Solutions for Non-standard Artwork | Art to Frame

Framing art can be costly and challenging. Standard size sheets help, but unique sizes like Arches 10″x14″ cold press often lack suitable frames. Art to Frames Inc in Brooklyn offers a solution, allowing custom frame sizes via their website. Users can input dimensions, check options, and preview artwork with frames and matting.

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