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10 Minutes to Better Painting (Skillshare)

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Combining education with humor, each episode of '10 Minutes to Better Painting' dissects one element of art that's certain to improve your work. This series in ongoing, with new episodes coming out every 2-3 months, so check back often!

I recommend tailoring your assignment to each episode's lesson. A good place to start might be to look at the painting I do in Part 2 of each episode, and try something similar!
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