Step by Step To Begin Your Oil Painting
I had the following question sent to me: “Pretend it’s the very first time you tried to paint — could
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Should You Oil Paint Dark to Light or the Other Way Around?
I think most art students have heard the old adage “You paint dark to light.” One of the most basic principles of oil painting states to keep your darks thin and your light thick. Unfortunately, people try to follow this rule without knowing why and may get a pre-conceived “law” in their head that they are scared to break for fear they are not “painting right.
How to Really Mix Color (Using Orange as the Demo)
A lot of people think color mixing means “find the closest color on the palette and lighten or darken it.”
Garden Journal – September 24, 2005 – Zone 7b (Bronx, NY)
A practical look at the late-September garden rhythm in Zone 7b, focusing on small daily tasks, fall crops, and preparing
Example of why a different way of teaching oil painting is needed
So, a few days ago I was walking through the park and came across what was obviously an art class
One Line of Evidence for the Party Switch
The former Confederate states flipped their voting record in Presidential elections. Many people today are pushing the narrative that the
Understanding Canvases for Oil Painting: Cotton vs. Linen
Choosing the right canvas can make or break your painting — but most beginners start off on the wrong foot
The Claim That Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Republican.
Every year, around the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, social media erupts with claims that King was a Republican. However,
Painting of a Street Scene – in stages
Here is a painting, an oil study I did. I took photos of the work in different stages so you
How to Make Rabbit Skin Glue (Traditional Sizing for Oil Painting)
Rabbit skin glue has been used for centuries as a traditional sizing for oil painting and gilding. Its main purpose