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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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When I began offering my originals for sale, I wanted to give my collectors a framing option. Instead of heading to Michael's or a custom framer in town, I researched online, gathered the materials I'd need, and found a reliable custom...
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So you're interested in canvas panels? Well you've come to the right place. Over the years I've come to paint solely on canvas boards myself and making them at home to ensure consistent quality has been of high importance. In this post,...
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One of the most common questions I'm asked is "which paint brushes do I need?" There are so many oil and acrylic paintbrush options available that, at times, it can be a little overwhelming. Hopefully in this post I can...
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Looking for a good way to get your oil painting brushes clean? My favorite method is with my custom made brush cleaning can which I'll show you how to make. There are also some pre-made cleaning jars you can purchase, but...
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One of the biggest factors in how well a painting comes out is the surface which you create it on. Throughout the last twenty years I've slowly narrowed down what I prefer to paint on which allows me to produce...
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Packaging and shipping artwork is challenging! That's why I've put together a simple approach to making sure you get your artwork safely through the mail without breaking the bank. I've shipped thousands of prints and original paintings through the mail this way...
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If you’re like me, lighting is everything when it comes to a good studio setup for painting. If we don’t have the proper lights to create under, our work can really suffer. I know I’ve had many questions over the years...
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