Art in All Its Forms
Create, Learn, Express
From oil painting to music production, from writing to game design. Explore the world of art through tutorials, techniques, and inspiration.
Explore Art Forms
Art takes many shapes. Whether you paint, compose, write, or code—it's all creative expression.
Essential Techniques
Foundational insights that will transform your art practice.
Oil
Oil Painting: Dark to Light
Tone your canvas first, then build up from dark values to light. This allows for rich, luminous colors.
Watercolor
Watercolor: Light to Dark
Preserve the white of the paper. Start with light washes and gradually add darker layers.
All Mediums
Value Before Color
A painting with correct values will always work, even if the colors are wrong.
"Every form of art is a window into how we see and feel the world. Whether you paint on canvas, compose melodies, write stories, or design games—you're creating something that didn't exist before."
— The Philosophy Behind PaintingJohn
Art Supplies & Tools
Curated recommendations for paints, brushes, instruments, and creative tools.
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