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Oil Pastels: Painting Materials & Supplies for Beginners

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0:00 The second video about oil pastels for beginners: speaks in depth about art supplies, equipment, and painting materials to get started with oil pastels and review their necessity. VIDEO PART 1: How to use Oil Pastels for Beginners (properties, advantages, and more) 0:36 Oil Pastels: Number of colors First off you need some oil pastel crayons or sticks. Talks about how she decided which oil pastel brand would be best for her. It is important to know what size of a set you want and she gives tips on what to think about before deciding on a number of…

Drawing Boards

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A high-quality drawing board is a fundamental tool for producing exceptional drawings. In this review, I will explore several cost-effective alternatives that can significantly enhance the quality of your artwork. Why You Need A Drawing Board A suitable drawing surface with a hard and smooth texture is essential for creating your artwork. This will provide you with the necessary stability and assurance to confidently apply your pencil, charcoal, or other drawing tools. Opting for a uniform drawing surface is particularly advantageous for novice artists, as it ensures predictability and reduces the stress associated with learning to draw. Drawing without a…

Plein Air Painting

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https://www.liveabout.com/plein-air-painting-checklists-2578514 When it comes to painting plein-air, the amount of gear you bring along greatly depends on your mode of transportation and proximity to your chosen spot. If you’re planning to hop in your car and set up shop nearby, the world is your oyster! You can load up on all the art supplies your heart desires. However, if you’re embarking on a picturesque stroll to your painting destination, it’s crucial to be more discerning in your selection. Plein Air Painting Checklists: • Acrylics • Oils • Watercolours • Pastels Non-Painting Plein Air Essentials Plein Air: Acrylics Checklist Tips:  Plein…

Book Review Template

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https://ballisterwriting.com/book-review-template/ I have been approached by individuals inquiring about my journey into the realm of book reviewing. In response, I have shared that my initial approach was to document my emotional responses to the literature I encountered. Over time, I have refined my approach and developed a streamlined template that effectively communicates the most pertinent information to interested readers. Throughout the years, I have taken the liberty of annotating my favorite quotes and passages from the books I have read. This practice has allowed me to easily access these cherished excerpts for future reference. Additionally, this approach has enabled me…

Oil Pastel Materials & Supplies

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It is advisable to possess a range of soft and hard/semi-hard pastels in a variety of hues, tints, and shades. For beginners, acquiring a pre-designed set of pastels is perhaps the most suitable option. Numerous companies offer sets specifically curated for landscape or portrait applications, which typically offer good value for money compared to individual colors. Opting for larger sets will provide a wider array of choices and necessitate less blending. Soft Pastels I would like to recommend that you consider purchasing a landscape set of high-quality pastels consisting of no fewer than 30 colors. These sets can be found…

Customize Piwigo Colors, and Fonts

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HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are two of the core technologies for building Web pages. HTML provides the structure of the page, CSS the (visual and aural) layout, for a variety of devices. The CSS language is very useful to customize any gallery. Colors, fonts, positions of elements etc can be changed by using CSS. What you need What you need depends on your browser : Using Brave (my preferred browser), I click on View > Developer > Inspect Elements (⌥ + ⌘ + C on Mac) Using the “Selector” Each HTML element is accessible through…

Piwigo Extensions Installed

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Piwigo is a free and open-source photo gallery software. It is popular for its flexibility and wide range of features. One of the things that makes Piwigo so versatile is its support for extensions. Extensions are add-ons that can be installed to add new features or functionality to Piwigo. There are thousands of extensions available for Piwigo, so there is sure to be one that meets your needs. Some of the extensions I used with the bootstrap_darkroom theme are: Installed and working Need evaluation Troublesome extensions The extensions below cause issues with the bootstrap_darkroom theme: These are just a few…