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Winter might not be the first season that comes to mind when thinking about plein air painting, but it can make for a wonderful creative challenge! Here are a few tips to help you paint plein air in the wintertime. [...]
There’s a science behind every painting, and it’s the principles of art! It’s crucial for every painter to know them, so let’s go through the seven principles. Balance In art, when we refer to balance, we mean the way an [...]
When you’re new to oil painting, there’s a lot of trial and error in the learning process. However, there are some common mistakes that you can learn about now, so you save your materials! Here are a few common mistakes [...]
Plein air painting, or painting outdoors, is a wonderful experience that more people should try! If you’d like to give it a go but don’t know what you need, read on to learn of a few basic supplies you’ll find [...]
Oil painting is a popular art medium, but what’s its history? Read on for a brief history of oil painting and how different artists impacted the medium! Beginnings The history of oil painting can be a little challenging because no [...]
There are plenty of misconceptions and myths about oil painting and oil paints. For painters and buyers alike, I think it’s important to clear the air! So let’s dispel some oil paint myths. Oil Painting is Toxic One of the [...]
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, oil painting with solvents and mediums may not be for you. Don’t worry though, because you don’t need to use those chemicals when you oil paint! Here are a few ways you can [...]
In oil painting, there are a lot of terms that can be confusing, such as alla prima. Let’s discuss what it is and why I use it for some of my own pieces of work! The term alla prima [...]