California Society of Printmakers Glossary

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP) is a nonprofit arts organization which promotes the practice and appreciation of fine art contemporary printmaking. Our mission is to support both the integrity of traditional printmaking and provide a home for artists exploring new directions in contemporary print methods. Please see our compressive Glossary. The CSP provides support

How to Layer in Watercolours

So many artists want to know how to layer in watercolours without creating mud. Layering in watercolour is often considered very difficult. The main problem occurs when the initial layers of colour are disturbed and mix with subsequent layers. This can be hugely frustrating. You might be put off the technique if things go wrong

How to Draw & Paint Trees & Leaves

Tips and techniques for how to draw and paint botanically correct trees and leaves. Drawing and watercolour painting instruction includes step by step demonstrations, videos and books. Visit the Botanical Art & Artists website here

Cubism Key Ideas

Cubist artists abandoned perspective, which had been used to depict space since the Renaissance, and they also turned away from the realistic modeling of figures. CHANGING EXPERIENCE OF SPACE, MOVEMENT, AND TIME IN THE MODERN WORLD Cubists explored open form, piercing figures and objects by letting the space flow through them, blending background into foreground,

The Value of Arts and Culture to People and Society

The general value of arts and culture to society has long been assumed, while the specifics have just as long been debated. Try to imagine society without the humanising influence of the arts, and you will have to strip out most of what is pleasurable in life, as well as much that is educationally critical…