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How to Mix Colours in Pastel

How to Mix Colours in Pastel

8 Dec 2025 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Want to create a pastel artwork with a wide range of colors? I guarantee that you don’t have to go out and buy a million pastel sticks.

Instead, let me teach you three methods for color mixing! In this video, I’ll introduce color mixing theory, but for my full course, visit zenartart.com.au.

Why Should I Paint My Background White

Why Should I Paint My Background White

2 Jan 2025 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

There are several reasons why it can be helpful to paint over the background of your board or canvas with white paint AFTER you’ve finishing your artwork. Here is one of the big ones!

How to Identify the Light Source in a Reference Image

How to Identify the Light Source in a Reference Image

26 Dec 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Shadows add so much depth to your artworks, so what happens if your reference image doesn’t have any?

Here’s a handy technique you can use to figure out where the light source is coming from in your image. By mastering shadows, your artworks will look so much more 3D!

Ninja Art Tip 165 How to Draw Eyes in Proportion

Ninja Art Tip 165 How to Draw Eyes in Proportion

26 Sep 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Are you struggling to draw eyes in proportion? Because portraiture is the hardest subject to draw, it can be really helpful to know the basic rules.

Check out this video for a quick breakdown of the proportion principles to follow when drawing a subject’s eyes straight on.

How to Paint Hands

How to Paint Hands

11 Jul 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Looking for a simple way to paint hands? Painting hands can be really challenging, but it’s all about getting the right shapes.

What shapes can you see in your hand? Check out this video to learn a technique that will bring your portraits to a new level.

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