The GAB – Ginger's Art Buzz – Archive
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Mastering Color and Saving Money
The Core Palette: 12 Colors + 6 Bonus + 2 Specialty Colors Our Academy's palette was designed to provide versatility while teaching students how…
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The Art of the Signature
As I navigate my artistic path under “Pamela Thielen Fine Art”, the consistent use of “P Thielen” as my signature has emerged as a…
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Understanding Ginger Cook's Acrylic Painting Palette
Understanding Ginger Cook's… Acrylic Painting Palette At the Academy, mastering color is the foundation of creating successful acrylic paintings. Over the years, we've carefully…
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The Evoluation of Selling Art
As a young artist in Aspen, Colorado, in my early 20s, I struggled with the balance between painting what I loved and creating commercially…
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What is Lightfastness?
Liquitex vs. Golden: A Comparison Chart Factor Liquitex Golden Pigment Load Decent, but may not hold up as well over decades Higher concentration, preferred…
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The Cookie Path to Artistic Mastery
At our Academy of Fine Art and Acrylic Painting, we use a unique system called the “Cookie” system to help students gauge the difficulty…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
A Letter to My Younger Self… A Report Card on Your Artistic Journey with Ginger CookWhat I Wish I Knew as a Young Artist…
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Nine Weeks In – A Report Card on Your Artistic Journey
Nine Weeks In… A Report Card on Your Artistic Journey with Ginger CookHello everyone! Can you believe it? We're already nine weeks into 2025!…
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What is a Reverse Black and White Image & Why Should I Care?
Unlocking Creativity with Reverse Images and Grids: A Guide to Proportional Enlargement in Acrylic Painting
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Happy Birthday Ginger
Creating Magic Through Teaching Ginger's teaching magic lies in her unique ability to make professional-level painting accessible to everyone. Her infectious laughter and joy…
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Personal Art Coaching – Does It Really Help?
Personal Art Coaching Do you want to hear this blog read to you? Does It Really Help?The striking difference between a student's initial cherry…