Painting Art Tips- for the beginner artist

Art is a personal thing and is not the same for each person. For some people the act of creating is more important than the end product. For others the exact opposite is true. Art can be a way of expressing yourself to the masses or it can be a way of achieving sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Understanding what art is to you is the first step to becoming an artist.

REMEMBER - art is very subjective and not everyone will like your work. As long as you like it and enjoyed doing it, then that's all that matters.
Enjoy Painting!!

How to get started

Step 1 - Develop an idea.

Step 2 - Create a series of sketches/doodles.

Step 3 - Provide different colour schemes to the
sketches.

Step 4 - Transfer the one you like best to canvas
either by using a light pencil outline or
by just beginning to paint.

Note: For the beginner artist I recommend providing
a light pencil outline of your sketch as a
guideline for proper proportions.

Step 5 - Begin to paint using your colour scheme as
your guideline.

Note: I recommend purchasing a colour wheel to
assist you in blending colours.

How to know when you are done

Only you really know when you are done.
I know when I am done when I step back and get the feeling of butterflies in my stomach.
It is then that I know I can put my brush down and call it done

Supplies needed

Sketch pad
Paint brushes ( assorted sizes )
Paints ( acrylic, watercolour, oils )
(I suggest acrylics - easy to blend and
work with.)
Water container
Paint palette - to mix paints on
Canvas ( I recommend small pre-framed and primed
to begin with )

If you are looking for reasonably priced art supplies I recommend shopping at Misterart.com. Here you can save up to 75% on Art Supplies.
Misterart.com offers an extensive line of arts and craft supplies for young and and old alike at deep discount prices. I also suggest looking into the V.I.P. program if your are going to make a large purchase or expect to return for more supplies. The V.I.P. program costs only $25.00 dollars a year and reduces already low prices another 10%. I get most of my supplies at Misterart.

Inspiration can come at the most unexpected time and produce the most unexpected results. You can view some of my results at my gallery .
Have fun snooping around.

While you are enjoying painting have your child enjoy getting introduced to different colours and images by colouring in free printable pages from colormountain. Lots of pages and interactive tools. Check it out and start your young artists on their way.