CreateSLU is here to help you find meaning in your art and believe in what you can create.
Below are some tips on how you can start your art journey, and how you can begin to explore the different art mediums available to you.
Don't get discouraged, and, most importantly, have fun.
Quotes:
"Every artist was first an amateur" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton
Color theory is a very important concept to grasp when first starting out art. Watch the video to learn more! It is great for beginners.
Drawing from life is about training your eyes to actually see versus your brain tricking you into thinking you know what you see. Watch the video to learn more.
Note: Try to follow the rule of thirds when creating composition. This is a way to draw the viewer's eyes to the main focus of the picture.
The technique shown in this video for colored pencil drawings apply to pencil sketch drawings as well. You don't want to immediately get to your darkest color in the picture. Instead, you will want to layer until you get there. To learn more, watch the video until 3:18.
Tip: To create realistic drawings, draw from life. It is what helps you practice drawing various forms. For example, you can manipulate light using lamps, or turning the lights off.
Learn how to get started with acrylics including information about colors, brushes, how to mix colors, and everything you need to know.
This video is the ultimate color pencil guide perfect for beginners. I Learn about the best materials for colored pencils, how to pick colors, and techniques for beginners.
Here are 6 most important watercolor lessons for beginners you should consider. With just a couple of beginner techniques, you can start creating wonderful works with watercolors!
Layering thin to thick is what makes oil paints different from other medium. Watch the video to learn more about how to use this medium.
Here are some simple tips which can help drastically change the tides if you find yourself stuck.
Learn about common mistakes people tend to make when they paint!