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Are You Using This Color to Unleash Your Painting Skills?
Ever wondered about the impact a single color could have on your work? Maroon might be that missing piece.
JAE JOHNS DIGEST
Hello friend!
Ever wondered about the impact a single color could have on your work? Maroon might be that missing piece. This rich, earthy color is more than just a shade; it’s a powerful way to add depth, warmth, and even a sense of sophistication to your art. From combining maroon with complementary shades to uncovering its versatility, there are ways to harness its energy and transform your creations.
Why maroon? This color can:
Create contrast with greens for natural harmony.
Add sophistication when paired with neutrals.
Evoke depth when combined with warm tones.
Experimenting with maroon opens up a world of possibilities in color theory, balance, and emotional impact. Each mix reveals a new way to bring life and dimension to your art. Want to start making this color work for you? Explore how to incorporate maroon and unleash its full potential in your next piece.
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QUOTE FROM THE MASTERS
“Color is all. When color is right, form is right. Color is everything, color is vibration like music; everything is vibration.
– Marc Chagall
TODAY’S RECOMMENDATIONS
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It can be such a hassle when you get colored pencils and they break! That’s why I like these. The inside color core is pretty think, so you’ll be able to use them for a long time.
To be honest, I don’t really use a pencil set that much, but if you’re starting out or doing a lot of shading with pencils then I recommend them.
There are different grades of pencils, and when you’re starting out you don’t know which one you’ll like the most.
Getting an inexpensive but high quality pencil set allows you to try different pencil grades and an assortment of drawing supplies.
Plus this one allows you to work in grey tones with the pencils, black with the charcoals, or add some color with the conte sticks!
Looking for something cute and colorful? Well, a pencil set doesn’t have to be the same boring colors anymore.
Castle is offering a limited time deal on a set of 72 colored pencils. Intense, creamy pigments with a money back guarantee.
Cheaper version of Copic Markers. Seemless blending, refillable ink, and 120 vibrant colors.
Cheaper version of Prismacolor Colored Pencils. 72 rich colors that won’t break.
Cheaper canvas alternative.
I found an inexpensive but great quality iPad so you can start drawing in Procreate.
Just getting Photoshop alone is $23/month. That’s almost $300/year.
By getting this iPad and Procreate you’re spending about the same BUT you have it for LIFE.
You pay once and you pretty much get to use it forever!
There are many cheap styluses out there, but I find the Apple Pencil is the best quality by far.
The problem is that the pencil is quite expensive.
Well, here’s a cheaper price Apple Pencil.
Have a great day,
Jae
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