Better Edges = Better Paintings

It's an art term you may have seen thrown around, but really, what are edges? When you hear the term "edge control" in painting, what does that mean? How can you utilize this seemingly esoteric concept to make better art?

In this video, we'll break down my thoughts on edges! We'll cover types of edges, some main tips-and-tricks you can remember during your paintings, and see some real-time and timelapse footage of a recent painting I made with the SOLE PURPOSE of practicing my edge work.

This video should give you all the tips you need to start taking your edge work to the next level in your art! Let's get to it!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Topic Overview
3:27 - Hard Edges
5:49 - Soft Edges
8:11 - Lost Edges
12:53 - 3 Main Tips for Better Edge Control
20:25 - Real-Time Examples and Demo
30:11 - Final Timelapse Push
32:27 - Wrap-Up and Outro

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