Painting Tip #5: Let the Paint Transform the Landscape

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This painting was inspired by a blog post by the artist Anne Kullaf and the work of Philadelphia artist Mashiul Chowdhury...

The First Eight Lives of a Landscape Painting

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Finishing a painting can take a long time. In this blog post I talk about one that took eight tries to get right and how it caused me to change my view of landscape painting altogether...

What is Cold Wax Medium?

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A discussion of cold wax medium and the benefits of using it to extend your range as an oil painter....

A Simple Still Life with Limited Palette

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A simple still life painting done with a limited palette....

Painting Tip #4: Move the Center of Interest

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In this blog post I discuss the concept of a center of interest and the way it can be used to improve a painting....

Painting Tip #3: Add Light to a Painting to Make it More Interesting

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Some revisions are made to a plein air painting of a fishing boat....