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Photogrammetry in contemporary painting
Photogrammetry is a method for creating three-dimensional models of objects based on a series of photographs taken from different anglesOriginally developed for cartography and architectural measurements in the 19th century, the technology has found unexpected applications in the visual arts in the last two decades.
The use of gold leaf in decorative painting
Gold leaf (from the Old Russian word "susalo " meaning "face" or "obverse") is a thin sheet of gold used for decorative surface coating. The material is used in icon painting, easel painting, architectural decoration, book miniatures, and restoration.
Creating dynamic compositions in abstract painting
Dynamic composition in abstract painting is a system of organizing visual elements that creates a sense of movement, energy, and continuous interaction on the otherwise static surface of the canvas.
Painting miniatures: traditions and modern approaches
The term "miniature" appeared in the Latin Middle Ages from the word minium - red lead, which copyists used to highlight initials. Gradually, the designation was assigned to any pictorial image of a small format and exceptional fineness of writing.
Secrets of Creating Depth in Landscape Painting
Creating the illusion of depth and space in landscape painting is one of the most difficult and fundamental challenges facing artists throughout the centuries.
Ceramic painting: techniques and artistic solutions
Ceramic painting is one of the oldest and most developed areas of decorative and applied art, which combines technical knowledge of the properties of clay, glazes and paints with the artistic skill of creating ornaments and images.
Eco-painting: using natural paints and materials
Eco-painting is a multifaceted artistic movement that combines traditional fine art techniques with principles of environmental sustainability and the use of natural materials.
Using Pastels to Create Soft Images
Pastel painting is a unique artistic technique that has remained one of the most effective means of creating soft, velvety and delicate images for centuries.
Color Mixing Techniques to Create Realistic Shades
Modern color science is a complex field that combines the physics of light, the psychology of perception, and artistic practices. Color mixing remains a fundamental process for both traditional painting and digital technology.
Still life in watercolor
Still life in watercolor represents a unique intersection of two outstanding artistic traditions – the genre of still life and watercolor painting. This combination has created a special form of fine art that unites the symbolic depth of still life with the transparency and lightness of watercolor technique.
Secrets of Creating Textures in Oil Painting
Oil painting is one of the most expressive techniques in fine art, allowing artists to create works with rich textures, deep color transitions, and volumetric effects.
Using a Palette Knife in Landscape Painting
A palette knife is a special tool for working with oil or acrylic paints, resembling a miniature "trowel" - a small metal spatula with a handle. Initially, the palette knife was used by artists to mix paints on a palette and clean the canvas from excess layers of paint.
Painting on wood panels: advantages and features
Wood panels served as the primary painting medium for centuries, long before canvas became the dominant medium in artists’ studiosThis traditional medium has undergone a long evolution—from the Byzantine icons of the 5th and 6th centuries preserved in St.
Masking fluid in watercolor painting
Masking fluid is a special latex-based reserving compound used in watercolor painting to protect specific areas of the paper from paint. The material forms a waterproof film after drying, allowing artists to preserve the whiteness of the paper or highlights in specific areas of the composition.
Azure painting technique in oil painting
Glazing is a method of layering translucent paints over a dried base. Light penetrates the thin transparent layers, reflects off the layers below, and returns to the viewer, creating the effect of an inner glow.