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Setting Up a Contemporary Still Life

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In this blog article I attempt to deconstruct the set up for a still life painting by the British artist Euan Uglow....

What is Liquin and How Do I Use It?

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For this blog post I wanted to talk about using Liquin in your own oil paintings. Although the information available online has improved in leaps and bounds, I think this will help to bridge the experience gap that new artists might have and prevent some easy-to-make mistakes, too....

Writing an Artist's Statement

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This article is about the what, why and how of writing an artist's statement. I show how a typical artist's statement can be improved by making it shorter and more specific to the artist....

How to Paint Green Landscapes

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In this blog post I show some ways to paint landscapes without using out-of-the-tube greens and some strategies for using greens more effectively. I will try to answer the question: "What are the best oil colors for landscape painting?" ...

How to Mount a Pochade Box to a Tripod

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In this blog post I show an easy way to mount a pochade box onto a tripod using a few simple things that can be purchased at any hardware store....

How Can I Make My Own Oil Painting Mediums?

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Some recipes and methods for making your own oil painting mediums....