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What Does Low-Key Mean In Art? [Art Must-Knows Explained]

After talking about the meaning of high-key in art in a recent post, I today want to discuss low-key images. Low-key value art is known for creating a dramatic, eerie and mysterious atmosphere. Many low-key paintings, photographs, digital artworks, and also low-key drawings make use of these foundation values to convey their intended message. So, what does low-key mean in art, for all these different media? Read on to find out more about the low-key value art definition, as well as the value contrast definition in art.

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Wacom Cintiq 22 Creative Pen Display Review

With the lowest price Wacom has ever offered for a Cintiq of this size, the Cintiq 22 comes with a well-rounded set of features. It uses the same stylus as the pro tablets, the Pro Pen 2, which brings equally high levels of sensitivity and tilt recognition to the non-Pro Cintiq 22. The 21.5-inch screen provides ample drawing space with tactile texture and anti-glare coating.

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Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 Review | Compact & Affordable Pen Display

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 is the first professional grade drawing tablet with screen that is available at a price point below $800 and affordable to most prosumers. The Cintiq Pro 13 uses the same high-end technology as its larger siblings and is at the top of the list of every digital artist who is looking to get best value for decent money.

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What Is The Difference Between Cintiq And Cintiq Pro?

Wacom have two major creative pen display lines: Cintiq and Cintiq Pro. The Cintiq lineup includes the Cintiq 16 and Cintiq 22, while the Cintiq Pro range features the Cintiq Pro 13, Cintiq Pro 16, Cintiq Pro 17, Cintiq Pro 24, and Cintiq Pro 32—and most recently, the Cintiq Pro 16, Cintiq Pro 22, and Cintiq Pro 27.. But what is the difference between Wacom's Cintiq and Cintiq Pro models? Find out in this post – with detailed information and an extensive comparison chart!

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Ultimate Guide To Selling Art On WordPress – WooCommerce For Artists

WordPress is surely a good choice for artists to showcase their portfolio. But can you sell art on WordPress, too? Yes! Selling on WordPress is actually super-simple – even for artists without any coding knowledge. WooCommerce is a plugin that lets you add a web store to your artist website with just a couple of clicks. All you need to do is choose your favorite WordPress art eCommerce theme and you are good to go!

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How To Do Lowbrow Art – A Personal Story

The lowbrow culture, also known as pop surrealism or pop art, has its firm place in today's art world. While giving a definition of lowbrow art isn't easy, there are certain characteristics that many lowbrow artworks have in common. Art is free. That's why there's no 'How to do lowbrow art' one-and-only-method. In this post, I take you along on my personal story of how *I* am doing lowbrow art. 

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How To Add A Vignette Filter In Photoshop – The ‘Photoshop Vignette Plugin’

Do you want to create a vignette by your own? No problem! There's the 'Photoshop Vignette Plugin' – a vignette filter that lets you create different vignette effects with just a couple of clicks. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to add a vignette filter in Photoshop. Plus, you'll get a FREE Photoshop Vignette Action Download!

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How To Create A Vignette Effect In Photoshop (4 EASY WAYS + FREE Vignette Action Download!)

Creating a vignette in Photoshop is a powerful way to shift the focus to the main subject of your photo. So how do you create a vignette? It's very simple. This tutorial shows you 4 QUICK & EASY TECHNIQUES for how to create a vignette effect in Photoshop. You can use these techniques to create a classic vignette photo effect, a black or a white vignette, but also a transparent vignette and Photoshop gradient vignette. Everything is possible... 

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Surreal Art – What Does ‘Surreal’ Mean In Art?

Surrealism is one of the most influential art movements in contemporary art. You find it in multiple spheres of visual art, literature and philosophy all around the world. It also played a major role in the rise of the feminist art movement. One of the primary characteristics of Surrealism is its being irrational. Surreal art is all about giving free rein to the subconscious and unlocking the power of your creative imagination.

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How To Add Blending Options To Multiple Layers In Photoshop

Photoshop's layer blend modes offer you infinite possibilities to create new and interesting looks. Just like layer effects in Photoshop, blending modes are easy to apply with just one click. But how do you add blending options to multiple layers at the same time? That's what you'll learn in this tutorial. There are two ways for how to add blending options to multiple layers in Photoshop, and both require you to just follow TWO EASY STEPS!

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