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  The pactice of making art is easy. It might seem daunting when one thinks of starting a painting ; however it's fairly easy getting started with any medium. No matter what medium one chooses to paint with, each medium has its own principles. Solvents, drying time, painting surface and brushes differs from one another.  For example acrylic and Watercolor can simply use water to dilute the paint , on the other hand, oil paint needs linseed oil for mixing etc. But, there are some general rules to be considerd for a beginner who is  just starting out with paint and it applies to all painting mediums.  Start with small paintings.  Painting small gives the chance of experimenting different techniques and styles without using  too much time and material in the process. Small canvases with 8x10 or 9x12  dimensions are perfect for beginners. Set up a well organized painting area that materials are easily within reach. Make sure the light source positioned the way that painting and

Oil Painting by Marie Paknejad Most artists, almost always apply one or two coats of varnish on the dried finished painting. Varnish produces a layer of protection against cracking . It keeps the surface intact and also enhances the picture. But it's still possible for the painting to crack or fade if subjected to harsh environment. Exposure to sunlight, accumulation of dust and dry build up or other factors such as extreme changes in atmosphere can cause damage to the painting. People should have an understanding that art needs special care and probably should be treated as such. A well preserved original painting not only is appreciated by generations but also can hold high monetary value. It is very important that the artist or the seller of the original painting inform the buyers of the basic care for the artwork they have purchased and provide necessary guidance by answering their questions.  How to care for oil painting  There are actions to take to eliminate chances of an or

  Watercolor by Marie Paknejad Watercolor painting is a medium that is widely appreciated by artists for its unique properties and ethereal effects. Utilizing the medium's alchemy of water, pigment, and paper, watercolor painting can create evocative, luminous, and highly effective works of art. Watercolor painting has a long history and a wide range of techniques, from basics to advanced, that can be employed to achieve various visual effects. In this essay, we will explore the basics and advanced techniques of watercolor painting, providing readers with insights into its fascinating world. Basics of Watercolor Painting Watercolor painting can be a daunting medium for beginners, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Practicing fundamentals and mastering the basic techniques will give artists an excellent foundation for the more advanced techniques to come. Here are the basics of watercolor painting: 1. Materials To start watercolor painting, artists need watercolor paper,

                                                  Background  Marie Paknejad Moghadam is a Canadian visual artist. She completed a comprehensive traditional and classical training in fine arts at Espahbodi Art Institute in Iran  focused on drawing and painting from life. She received awards for her still life drawing and commissioned to paint for the dean of Chemistry department at Azad University in Mashhad.   She updated her techniques through multiple programs at York University in Toronto and Stratford Institute in Montreal . She is a member of Art Gala Forum and displays her works in different galleries in the city of Toronto. She, also, is active on social media and demonstrate speed painting with different mediums on her YouTube channel   https://www.youtube.com/@mariapolis Inspiration Marie's paintings are renditions of her dreams, wishes, love, light, calmness and positive excitement. Her thought process, feelings and the state of being in the "now" reflects wha

Acrylic painting by Marie Paknejad   Lately, I have been fixated on the mystery of owls for their captivating eyes, reclusive nature and majestic presence. The fact that they are nightly creatures with shining eyes prompted me to portray them in an environment of extreme contrast.  These owl painting series are an example of my experience with limited palette of yellow, black and white. Limited palette painting challenge is fun and efficient. One can achieve color harmony without producing mud. The challenge is to achieve desired tonal value, tint and shades using various warm and cold hues of one or two colors; in this case blacks and yellows. Yellow grays to olive green; so, in order to achieve different shades of green, I mixed different yellows with different blacks. My owl paintings intend to express a silent hypnotic emotion of mystery and serenity to the viewer. The same emotions that I experience by looking at their hypnotic eyes even when they blink or are closed! Share Your T

  Acrylic painting by Marie Paknejad Limited palette technique is a painting technique where the artist only uses a limited range of colors to create a painting. This technique is usually used to simplify the complexity of a painting and to create a harmonious color scheme. The limited palette is usually made up of 3 to 6 colors with a mixture of primary and secondary colors. To paint with a limited palette technique, the artist carefully chooses the colors they want to use and then mixes these colors to create variations in color and tone. The artist then layers these colors to create depth and form in the painting. The key here is to use a small number of colors to achieve a wide range of values from light to dark. The limited palette technique requires the artist to be very careful in their color choices and to use them in such a way that they harmonize with each other. This technique requires a lot of practice and skill to master, but once mastered, it can create beautiful, cohesiv