5 Tips for Better Painting Sessions—When You Have Limited Time
Many of us dream of endless hours in the studio, but the reality is that life often gives us only short windows of time to
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Many of us dream of endless hours in the studio, but the reality is that life often gives us only short windows of time to
When you look at a great painting, you might first notice the subject, the brushwork, or the colors. But the reason why the painting stands
When we think of great painters, we often imagine them with a brush in hand, hovering over a canvas. But what we often overlook is—many
Plein air painting while traveling often comes with its own set of challenges, and my recent trip to Portugal’s Douro Valley was no exception. The
One of the most powerful (and often overlooked) tools in a painter’s development isn’t a brush, medium, or a technique. It’s curiosity. We tend to
Painting loosely can be one of the most freeing and invigorating ways to approach your work. But what does it really mean to “paint loose”?
When most artists hear “palette knife painting,” they think of applying thick, textured strokes directly onto a canvas. While that is an approach that some
How do you know if a painting is “finished”? This can be a big looming question for artists, as it can often be difficult to
Johannes Vermeer, who’s now celebrated for his masterful paintings and meticulous techniques—lived a life of rather quiet obscurity during the Dutch Golden Age. In fact,
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