by Fiona Valentine 

​If you want to make great art, then getting a handle on design & composition is essential!  In this blog post I"m sharing three secrets to better design and composition.  ​You might be surprised - it's not what you think.

​by FionaValentine | Drawing

Interested in drawing?  It is absolutely possible to learn to draw beautifully!  Like learning to drive a car or learning to read – if you have the desire, someone to teach you and you practice what you learn, you’ll get it.

In this post, I’m going to show you step by step how to learn to draw, even if you are a complete beginner.  Even if you can’t draw stick figures!
 
There is no ONE way to draw.  Or paint.  There are many ways, many styles.  I like to draw realistically, using techniques developed in the 19th century to overcome problems that every artist has to overcome.  I’ve adapted these techniques for people who have little time and want to move ahead more quickly.  

​So, let's talk drawing.

by Fiona Valentine | Colour Theory

by Fiona Valentine

Here are three easy steps to help you conquer colour theory and move towards confidence with colour.

Having a clear colour language makes all the difference to understanding colour theory.  Understanding means you can plan paintings with gorgeous colour, mix the right colour easily and get the results you want.

Once you understand colour theory’s basic terms, you can take the next step and learn to mix hundreds of colours with just 8 tubes of paint.

Let's get started!
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