The Painter's Block
Welcome to The Painter's Block, the art blog that covers everything from painting supplies for oil and acrylic artists to helpful information for art collectors. I share with you all the things I learn through my journey as a wildlife and landscape artist as well as what inspires me. Start here by selecting a category and browse through the many articles below.
The color of our workspace can play a big role in the outcome of our art. As an artist, I consider my studio to be my sanctuary, a space where I can let my creativity run wild and explore my...
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The one thing that I've learned from painting over the years is that where you have your palette is a big deal. Having to turn away from your easel to grab a new color hinders your judgement and slows you down....
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As an artist who has spent countless hours observing and painting wildlife, I understand the challenges and joys of capturing the beauty of our natural world. Painting wildlife can be a rewarding but also challenging experience. Striving to depict the unique characteristics...
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Depth and atmosphere in landscape paintings is an essential aspect in order to breath life into the work. Often times, these two things can be the most challenging to accomplish, leaving us feeling like our painting is flat. In this...
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Organizing painting supplies can be an impossible task for artists, believe me, I know first hand. With always grabbing different colors and brushes, it's easy to lose track of your supplies and create a mess. But, I've recently discovered this...
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As an artist, it can be easy to get caught up in your work. Often times you might find yourself spending hours upon hours sitting indoors, staring at a canvas or computer screen. I get it, as I'm guilty of prioritizing...
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Ever heard of alla prima and wondered how it's done or even what it is? Well let's first define what alla prima means. It's an Italian phrase that translates to "at first attempt." In other words, alla prima painting is...
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Oil painting has been around for centuries and continues to be one of the more popular choices for artists today. One of the main reasons for this is the long working time and rich, luminous colors that can be achieved using them. One of...
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For artists, painting en plein air, or painting outdoors, can be one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences. It really forces you to take the time to slow down and be fully present to appreciate every detail that nature...
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As artists, we all know that frustrating feeling of being stuck and unable to create anything new. Artist's block can take on many different forms and whatever you might be going through in your process, it usually manifests itself as low inspiration....
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As an artist on a budget, finding the perfect easel can feel like a challenge. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which easel is not only affordable, but also provides the necessary features for your paintings....
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Have you ever wondered why artists start a painting with a warm tone like burnt sienna? Well, you're not alone. I used to wonder the same for years when I was starting out. So while toning the canvas might seem like...
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