Art, Outdoors, and Creative Living
Oil painting mediums can be a little overwhelming due to the sheer number of them available. What are they even? Well, they are additives that come in all types and are added to oil paint in order to change the working properties and behavior....
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Owning an original painting can be a wonderful experience, but it's important to not forget about caring for it. In this article we'll go over the basics for cleaning and conserving both acrylic and oil paintings. Tips for caring for...
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Whether you're just starting out with acrylic painting or are in search of some new paints to try, it can be overwhelming trying to decide between all the different types and brands that are out there. In this article, we'll...
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What is the color wheel and do I need to know it in order to paint or draw well? In this article I'm going to help you understand the color wheel itself and how you could think about applying it when...
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Framing is a great way to protect and display the print. It can enhance any room and it can act as a focal piece or it can simply be a complimentary piece in your space. So needless to say, choosing the...
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One of the most overlooked aspect to owning an original piece of art might be how you light it. I see improperly lit paintings all the time, especially in homes, and I think we've probably been guilty of it. So if...
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Struggling to decide what type of art print you'd like most for your home or office? I know the feeling. Choosing a piece of art for your home is a very intimate and personal endeavor. I don't think anyone will ever...
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Painting fire is not as tricky as one might think. Whenever I approach something like a campfire or source of light, I think of it as I would any part of the painting. At the end of the day, it's...
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There are several ways to approach grass and foliage in your paintings depending on the outcome you desire. In this post I'm sharing one of the more simple ways one could approach grass and foreground details that produces impressive results. At...
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Loose or tight with detail? That's a question that is asked a lot by painters and I find myself wondering that as well all the time. Lately I've been really pushing the boundaries of how I paint and asking myself why I...
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One common question I'm consistently asked is what do I need for plein air painting? As you probably already know, plein air painting is the practice of painting outdoors and on location. Typically artists try to finish their painting in...
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As a professional painter, the right tools for the job make all the difference in my art. Sometimes different jobs call for different tools in order to produce our best work. Although regardless of what's on my easel, there have...
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