A Blog About Oil Painting

In this blog post I show you how to prepare and prime linen and cotton canvas for painting. This step-by-step guide will help you create your own high quality painting surfaces for a fraction of the cost. ...

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....

Some tips and techniques for making linen and canvas painting panels for a fraction of the cost of store-bought....

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. The suggestions I've provided can be applied to any style of painting. ...

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