Art Tips

This section is packed with practical advice to help you become a more confident artist. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up after a break, you’ll find bite-sized tips on choosing the right brushes, mixing colors, improving your composition, and more. These are all things I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) over years of painting and teaching — shared with you to make your creative process smoother, simpler, and more joyful.

How to Varnish Your Acrylic Painting: Spray vs Liquid

Varnishing is the final step that protects and enhances your acrylic paintings. In this guide and video, learn the differences between spray and liquid varnish, how to apply each, and when to use gloss, satin, or matte finishes. With tips on preparation, brush choice, layering, and drying times, you’ll achieve a smooth, professional finish that adds depth, preserves color, and keeps your artwork looking its best.

Madhula

Aug 183 min read

Exploring Three Ways to Mix Peach Color

Learn three easy methods for mixing peach with acrylics using red, yellow, and white in different ratios. From lemon yellow and cadmium red to scarlet lake and crimson lake, each combination creates unique variations of peach—from soft pastels to rich, vibrant tones. Watch the video tutorial and follow step-by-step tips to master peach mixing and add depth, warmth, and versatility to your paintings.

Madhula

Aug 182 min read

How to Make Violet Color: A Guide to Mixing Your Own Shades

Discover how to mix vibrant violet shades with ease. In this guide, I share two simple methods—ultramarine blue with crimson lake, and ultramarine blue with magenta—plus tips for lightening tones with white. Learn the difference between violet and purple, explore shade variations, and see how small ratio changes create a wide range of beautiful colors for your artwork.

Madhula

Aug 143 min read

How to be Creative?

Creativity isn’t just for artists — it’s the ability to see possibilities, make connections, and bring ideas to life. In this post, I share what creativity really means, how it shapes the way we think and live, and ways to keep your imagination active. Whether you want to solve problems, create art, or simply think in new ways, you’ll find inspiration to spark your own creative journey.

Madhula

Aug 64 min read

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