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How to Create a Stunning Charcoal Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Untitled
Discover how to create a lifelike charcoal portrait of “Persil,” a blue-eyed cat, with this step-by-step tutorial!
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Creating the Eyecon “Cat”: Pastel Eye & Fur Texture Tutorial
Learn how to bring a cat’s gaze to life: a step-by-step pastel drawing tutorial showing how to build texture, light, and reflection
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“Lioness” : Wildlife Eyecon Mixed Media Artwork by Marco
Lioness Eyecon Series Number 2
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When a portrait is not just a likeness but an act of remembrance - Group Captain Paddy Hemingway. The Last of the Few.
Group Captain Paddy Hemingway - The Last of the Few ( Image Courtesy of the RAF) RECENT UPDATE I have decided to release 10 A4 Giglée Prints and 5 A3 Giglée Prints of the Artwork detailed below. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE RAF BENEVOLENT FUND. THIS IS A LIMITED OFFER AND WILL NOT BE REPEATED SO SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE BENEVOLENT FUND AND PURCHASE ONE OF THE PRINTS PLEASE CLICK HERE. PRINTS COST £30 Exc Postage & Packaging Capturing a Legend in Charcoal and
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Recreating Jack Vettriano’s The Singing Butler: Acrylic Beach Dancing Tutorial & Tips”
Learn how to recreate Jack Vettriano’s iconic The Singing Butler as Beach Dancing in acrylics. Explore transformative twists, sky techniques
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Overcoming the "Heinz 57" Dog Portrait hurdles
Is this a Norfolk Terrier a Norwich Terrier or a Border Terrier? Why is it important to know? Creating a dog portrait in mixed media.
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Eyecons Series: How to Create an Elephant Eye Artwork with Charcoal and Pastel – Art-Marco Tutorial
Discover the Eyecons series by artist Marco, starting with an elephant eye inspired by Leopardsong Game Reserve.
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Who was the artist Adrian Hill?
Discover the life and work of Adrian Hill, a pioneering TV artist and war sketcher. Learn about his influential books and iconic sketches.
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Coping with Pet Loss: Remembering Your Faithful Companion Through Custom Art
Have you recently lost a beloved pet—a loyal dog, cat, or other faithful companion—who was more like family than just an animal?
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How to Create Abstract Bedroom Art: ‘Shh’ Acrylic Painting Tutorial – Art-Marco
Explore how to create ‘Shh,’ a stunning abstract acrylic painting for bedroom decor, inspired by silence. Art-Marco Tutorial
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Learning Watercolour Techniques from Thomas Girtin’s Morpeth Bridge
Discover Thomas Girtin’s watercolor techniques through a step-by-step guide to painting Morpeth Bridge. Perfect for watercolor newcomers
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Art-Marco Launches their Artist Guide 'Working with Charcoal' (An ideal hobby for the recently retired)
If you are recently retired and are looking for an hobby then here would be a good place to start. I was you a few years ago. No longer...
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"Fun in the Poppy Field"
I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell....
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Learning to paint & draw, my journey of exploration.
Let me start by saying up front, everyone can draw and everyone can paint. The problem is how much time you are gong to put into...
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Learning to paint in watercolour? Should you copy the masters and what can it teach you?
I retired from business three years ago and decided to follow my goal of converting my home office into an art studio. I had promised...
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