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May 3, 2023

Celebrate Photography Month by Saving 10% On Our Online Pet Photography Course

If you’re a pet parent, chances are that you have a lot of photos of your furry friend. Whether taken with your phone or another camera, you always aim to photograph incredible portraits of your pet. But what if your pictures could be even better? Renowned pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios will show you how in her comprehensive online course titled Introduction to Pet Photography: Capture the Spirit of Your Furry Friend.

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April 12, 2023

Make Mixed-Media Masterpieces With These Drawing and Painting Supplies

Combining multiple media into a single work of art opens up limitless creative possibilities. But figuring out how to do so—and seamlessly—is another story. That’s why it’s helpful to have some teacher-led instruction to get you started. Artist Dimitra Milan is perfect for the job. She teaches a course called Abstract Realism: Introduction to Mixed Media Painting in which she shares techniques to create your own piece of abstract realist art.

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March 22, 2023

Learn How an Illustrator Transforms Basic Shapes Into Beautifully Detailed Drawings

If there’s a secret to drawing, it’s that even the most challenging subjects can be broken down into simplified shapes. Doing this makes them easier to tackle, and you can build up your drawing to achieve incredible detail. Illustrator and My Modern Met contributing writer Margherita Cole knows this well; her delightful drawings showcase the power of shapes and how they are vehicles for expression.

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February 22, 2023

Learn 3 Unique Ways To Create Your Own Abstract Acrylic Paintings

Acrylic paint is an incredible material because it's ripe with possibilities. It dries quickly, making it perfect for painting whenever inspiration strikes. This type of pigment also has a lot of special mediums that you can add to it, making it as versatile as it is fun. But what are some of the ways in which you can use it?

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