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How to Beat the Empty White Canvas
How do we get over the fear of the Great White? The big empty space? That white paper or white canvas that
Best Oil Paints
There is a very large choice of oil paint out there. And the price range is equally large! A tube of oil
Vlog: 6 Tips for Painting Portraits from Photos
Many of us paint portraits from photos. We can’t afford to hire a model, we don’t always have commissions, a model makes
How to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Imagine what the world would look like if we didn't. I often explain my painting method as one
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Vlog: 6 Tips for Painting Portraits from Photos
Many of us paint portraits from photos. We can’t afford to hire a model, we don’t always have commissions, a model makes
A Review of Rublev Oils
Rublev oils are a unique paint in that they set out to only use historic pigments and provide us with the paints
Vlog: The Art of Pastel Magazine
I just found a new magazine (well, for me it is new) on pastel painting in a local newsagent. It's called The
How Does Artwork Archive Work? A Review
Artwork Archive is a database program especially made for artists, collectors and galleries. Because it is made for artists it is different from
25 Oil Painting Tips
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Oil Painting: The Fat over Lean Rule
Scared of OilsA recent article in a main UK art magazine made me remember why I took so long to discover the joys and beauty of using oil paint. Although oil paint is one of the oldest and widely used
Top 10 Best Books on Painting
The top 10? Well, maybe a top 11 or 12. And that’s not counting the ones I don’t know about and you do. There are a lot of books on painting out there. And I mean a lot. They range
Oil Painting: Toxicity in Oils
0 shares Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Share0Updated May 2018A Hot Topic amongst many (beginning) oil painters is the toxicity of working with oils. Many people refer to the unpleasant smell of oil paints and so choose to stay away.
Basic Pastel Painting Techniques for Beginners
Do you want to try painting in soft pastel but you are not sure where to start? Check out these basic pastel painting techniques to get you going.Soft pastel is one of the most fun painting mediums: it is direct,