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Art tips How to Start Painting: A Beginner’s Guide (No Talent Required)

May 14, 2026 · 7 min read

How to Start Painting: A Beginner’s Guide (No Talent Required)

So you want to start painting. Maybe you have watched a hundred YouTube tutorials and your work still does not look right. Maybe you have…

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Art tips

May 7, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Talk to Kids About Their Art (11 Phrases That Help)

When a child proudly presents you with their latest artistic creation, your response matters more than you might think. The way adults talk about children's…

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Art tips How to Start Learning Art: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Success

Feb 19, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Start Learning Art: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Success

Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time or coming back to your sketchbook after a few years away, starting to learn…

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Beginner art for adults

Feb 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Why Art Tutorials are not Effective for Learning or Teaching Art

TL;DR: While art tutorials are popular for creating a specific project, they are often ineffective for long-term skill development. They focus on imitation rather than…

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Child talent in art

Jan 29, 2026 · 4 min read

How Do I Know If My Child Is Talented In Art? (The Truth About Artistic Skill)

Quick Summary: Is Artistic Talent Real? The Myth: You are either born an artist or you aren't. The Reality: Art is a skill that can…

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Art tips How to Start Learning Art: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Success

Jan 21, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Start Learning Art: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Success

Stop feeling overwhelmed! This 4-step guide shows you exactly how to start learning art—covering affordable supplies, core fundamentals, and practice tips for beginners.

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Art tips

Nov 11, 2025 · 5 min read

The Messy Middle in Art: Why Your Painting Looks Terrible Halfway Through (And Why That’s Actually Good)

You're 30 minutes into a painting. It started so well. The first marks were confident. The composition looked promising. You were in the zone. Then…

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Art tips The One Thing That Will Transform Your Paintings and artwork(It’s Not What You Think)

Oct 29, 2025 · 7 min read

The One Thing That Will Transform Your Paintings and artwork(It’s Not What You Think)

Struggling with flat, lifeless paintings even though your colors look "right"? You're probably missing the single most important element in art—and it's not what you…

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Art tips

Jul 30, 2025 · 4 min read

What I Wish Every Adult Beginner Knew About Learning Art

I remember a student, a vibrant woman in her 70s, telling me it had been six decades since she held a paintbrush. Her initial hesitation…

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Beginner art for adults Can I Learn Art If I Have No Talent? (The Honest Truth for Aspiring Artists)

Jul 23, 2025 · 5 min read

Can I Learn Art If I Have No Talent? (The Honest Truth for Aspiring Artists)

Worried you don't have "talent" to create art? Discover the truth about learning art, dispel common myths, and find out how anyone can learn to…

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Art tips

Jun 11, 2025 · 4 min read

Behind the Big Top: How the Circus Art Challenge Came to Life!

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating one of our art challenges? It's a journey filled with inspiration, planning, and a little bit of…

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Art tips

May 7, 2025 · 4 min read

What Not to Do If You Want to Support Your Child as an Artist

10 Common Traps Parents Can Avoid to Help Their Young Creators Thrive Raising a creative child is a gift—and a challenge. You see their spark…

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Art tips 10 Simple tips and tricks to make you a better artist

Apr 30, 2025 · 5 min read

10 Simple tips and tricks to make you a better artist

Learning a new skill, especially painting and drawing, can be an exciting yet challenging journey. But sometimes, it's the little things that make all the…

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Art tips

Apr 2, 2025 · 6 min read

Hi, I’m Pessy – and This Is the Story Behind Let’sArtit!

Embarking on an artistic journey has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. At Let’sArtit!, I’ve made it my mission to transform…

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Art tips

Mar 26, 2025 · 7 min read

The Anatomy of Creating an Art Lesson

How I Craft Fun, Engaging, and Skill-Building Art Projects Creating art lessons that are not only fun but also teach real skills can feel like…

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Art tips How to Start Developing Your Artistic Child: A Parent’s Guide

Feb 5, 2025 · 5 min read

How to Start Developing Your Artistic Child: A Parent’s Guide

Are you looking for ways to nurture your child's artistic talent? Read on to learn what to look for when seeking art classes and how…

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Art tips

Jan 29, 2025 · 4 min read

Unlocking Creativity: Essential Art Skills Development for Kids

Art is a transformative tool for child development that extends far beyond simple creative expression. By thoughtfully nurturing art skills, parents and educators can help…

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Art tips Nurturing Your Artistic Child: Essential Tips for Parents to Support Creative Development

Jan 23, 2025 · 5 min read

Nurturing Your Artistic Child: Essential Tips for Parents to Support Creative Development

As parents, discovering your child has artistic inclinations can be both exciting and challenging. Whether your young one shows interest in drawing or painting, providing…

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Art tips 5 Fun and Simple Art Projects for Kids and Adults to Spark Creativity

Jan 8, 2025 · 6 min read

5 Fun and Simple Art Projects for Kids and Adults to Spark Creativity

Are you ready to unleash your creativity but not sure where to start? At Let’s Art It!, we believe that art should be joyful, accessible,…

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Art tips Creating the Perfect Art Space: Unleashing Creativity at Home

Dec 18, 2024 · 5 min read

Creating the Perfect Art Space: Unleashing Creativity at Home

Art is a powerful form of self-expression that can bring joy, reduce stress, and spark imagination for both children and adults. Whether you're a parent…

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Art tips Art Supplies 101: Essential Tools for Every Artist- Kid

Dec 4, 2024 · 3 min read

Art Supplies 101: Essential Tools for Every Artist- Kid

Creativity Unleashed: The Perfect Art Supplies for Kids! 🎨 Are you ready to turn your little ones into budding artists? We've got the ultimate guide…

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Art tips Art Supplies 101: Essential Tools for Every Artist- Teens and adults

Nov 27, 2024 · 3 min read

Art Supplies 101: Essential Tools for Every Artist- Teens and adults

As an aspiring artist, walking into an art supply store can feel overwhelming. With countless tools and materials available, how do you know what's truly…

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Art tips Color mixing: An easy and simple guide Part 1

Feb 15, 2024 · 4 min read

Color mixing: An easy and simple guide Part 1

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] So in our last post we discussed, the steps you need to take to become a professional artist.…

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Art tips WWW?-What’s with the white? Color mixing part 2

Feb 15, 2024 · 5 min read

WWW?-What’s with the white? Color mixing part 2

Stage two of mixing a color: Determining the value. In our last post, we discussed the first part of mixing colors and went through what…

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Art tips Brightness and Dullness: Color Mixing Part 3

Feb 15, 2024 · 4 min read

Brightness and Dullness: Color Mixing Part 3

The third part of mixing colors: Understanding the intensity of a hue How do we know how to dull bright colors? So let’s start with this:…

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Art tips 2 exercises that will teach you how to draw

Feb 15, 2024 · 4 min read

2 exercises that will teach you how to draw

So, how do you learn to draw? Here are two simple exercises to train your brain to draw what you see and not what you…

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Art tips Why anyone can learn to draw (or paint)

Feb 15, 2024 · 3 min read

Why anyone can learn to draw (or paint)

There is this big misconception when it comes to understanding art and who can create art. For many, the concept that art is only for…

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Art tips 10 things a beginner artist should know: Tips for a beginner artist

Feb 15, 2024 · 4 min read

10 things a beginner artist should know: Tips for a beginner artist

When starting out learning a skill, it can be easy to give up, compare yourself to others who are far ahead of you or think…

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Art tips Acrylic and oil paints. Which one should I use and what’s the difference?

Feb 6, 2024 · 4 min read

Acrylic and oil paints. Which one should I use and what’s the difference?

Understanding the Difference Between Oil and Acrylic Paints One of the most common questions I receive as an art teacher is, "What is the difference…

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