Category: Beginner Artists
Find how to’s, videos, articles and resources for beginning your art journey as a beginner artist. Jerry’s team of experienced artists will help you begin by learning the fundamental principles of art, such as composition, perspective, value, and color theory. These foundational skills will provide a solid base for your artistic development
Practice Drawing with Gesture Motion Drawing
This Handy Exercise will Teach you how to Capture Motion and Perspective Just as an athlete must warm up before a sporting event, art journaling is the artist’s warm up. A great way to stretch out your perspective and focus is through the art of “Gesture Drawing.” A Gesture Drawing is typically defined as a…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 17/05/2014
Impasto Painting: Exploring the Masters Techniques
Which Masters Used Impasto Style and How You Can Too Impasto painting is a technique used in painting where paint is laid on thickly to give a painting texture and an almost 3D effect. It can be accomplished with paints such as acrylic, oil, or gouache as well as painting knives and of course the…..
Jerry's -- 04/03/2014
Oil Painting Tips for Beginners
5 Pro Tips for the Beginning Oil Painter Oil Painting can be quite tricky, especially for beginners. But with the right knowledge and the perfect paint and mediums, oil painting can be an amazing experience and you might find it better than using acrylics. With the right paints and these oil painting tips, you’ll be…..
Jerry's -- 22/02/2014
How to Use a Proportioner Tool for Drawing, Scaling & Perfect Proportions
What is a Proportioner? A proportioner, also known as a proportional divider, is a precision measuring tool used by artists, illustrators, and designers to accurately scale drawings or subjects up or down. It consists of two adjustable arms connected by a pivot point that allows users to set a fixed ratio maintaining consistent proportions when…..
Jerry's -- 18/02/2014
Painting With Acrylics : 5 Tips for Beginners
Acrylic painting is one of the most accessible painting mediums for beginners, offering fast drying times, vibrant color, and the ability to paint on canvas, paper, wood, and many other surfaces. In this guide, we share five professional tips that help new artists choose the right art supplies, understand basic techniques, and build confidence with…..
Jerry's -- 01/02/2014
How Art Journaling Improves Creativity
Art journaling is a captivating way to combine words, sketches, collage, and mixed media—all in one evolving creative space. Unlike traditional journaling, art journaling invites a blend of your visual and verbal ideas, unlocking new avenues for inspiration, exploration, and expression. Whether you’re a painter, illustrator, or hobbyist, an art journal becomes a personalized canvas…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 21/01/2014
What is Gouache Paint?
It’s a Gouache, it’s an Acrylic, it’s…Acryl Gouache!The Super Hybrid Versatile Paint! Lets dive into what it is, differences, why use it and FAQ’s. Although acrylic colors are very versatile and have been employed in more uses than any other type of paint, they still are lacking something, they have been missing the opacity and…..
Jerry's -- 21/09/2013
Can you get the same effects with water-mixable?
Prove It! How do Water Mixable Oil Paints compare with traditional oil paints – Watch the video to find out! In this segment of Prove It! Mikey G will solve the mystery of water-mixable oil paints and test how they measure up against traditional oils. Can water really mix with oil? How do Water-Mixable Oil…..
Jerry's -- 14/02/2012
Playing with Canvas: Breaking Boundaries with Creative Surface Techniques
By Heather Goldstein Every artist hits creative walls. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, uninspired, or just stuck in a rut, one of the most powerful remedies is simple: play. Not just with paint or subject matter—but with your surface itself. Reimagining your canvas can open doors to unexpected creativity, push your technical skills, and even…..