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Painting Exercise: Learning to Control Your Edges (Newburyport Art Tip)
This article comes from a workshop at The Artist’s Playground — a fun and relaxed session all about experimenting with edges in painting. Learning to control your edges is one of the clearest signs of an accomplished painter. Whether you’re painting at home or attending an art class here in Newburyport , understanding when to soften or sharpen an edge can completely change how your artwork feels. In this exercise, we’ll practice controlling edges in a relaxed, no-pressure way
Pat Lutz
Oct 14


New Watercolor Class: Painting Flowers with Ashley
Join our relaxing 6-week watercolor painting class in Newburyport, MA. Learn to paint flowers with Ashley’s kind, patient guidance. Call us!
Pat Lutz
Aug 13


Exercise in Linking Shadow Shapes in Watercolor
Learn how to master warm lights, cool shadows, and shadow linking in your paintings. Join The Artist’s Playground in Newburyport, MA for hands-on adult art classes that elevate your technique.
Pat Lutz
Aug 8


Understanding Aerial Perspective in Painting
One of the key techniques we explore in our adult art classes at The Artists Playground in Newburyport, MA is aerial perspective —a...
Pat Lutz
Jul 28


Exploring Complementary Colors in Your Painting Practice
Learn how to use complementary colors in your paintings to create mood, contrast, and emotion. Explore fun, beginner-friendly color theory exercises from our adult art classes in Newburyport, MA.
Pat Lutz
Jul 14


Alcohol Ink Markers: A Creative Spark
Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places—and sometimes, from someone much younger than you might imagine. Recently, our dear...
Pat Lutz
Jun 23


How to Get Your Creativity Flowing with Watercolor and Sharpie Art
Looking for a simple, relaxing way to spark your creativity? At The Artists Playground , we love sharing techniques that help anyone—no...
Pat Lutz
Jun 8


Finding Community Through Creativity
If you've ever searched for art classes in Newburyport or wanted to explore your creative side in a warm, supportive environment,...
Erik Carter
Jun 8


Harmony with Variety in Art Composition
A Powerful Tool for Creating Visual Balance Composition simply means putting things together—whether it's writing a report, arranging...
Pat Lutz
Jun 1


Painting from the Heart: The Process Behind My Spirit Angels Series
During the COVID-19 crisis in February 2021, I began what would become my Spirit Angels series — a spiritual painting series inspired by a moment of creative discovery.
Pat Lutz
May 26


We Were Featured in Newburyport Magazine!
We’re beyond excited to share that The Artists Playground was featured on page 60 of the Spring edition of Newburyport Magazine ! The...
Erik Carter
May 13


Welcome to the New Website of The Artists Playground!
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new website and invite you to explore everything we have to offer at The Artist’s Playground in Newbu
Erik Carter
Apr 2
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