Posts About Materials
A New Studio: Spring 2021
May 26, 2021
My studio has been quiet since February, the main reason being that we're recently moved within Seattle, and I've spent most of my time packing up the studio, pitching as much unwanted stuff as possible and setting up the new place....
What is Liquin and How Do I Use It?
May 22, 2019
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....
Painting on Hemp Canvas
May 8, 2018
In this blog post I discuss the use of hemp canvas as a support for paintings....
A Cheap Alternative to Framing a Painting
Oct 24, 2017
Let's face it, whether you buy retail or wholesale, the cost of framing your artwork in advance of a show can leave a dent in your finances. In this blog post I show you a simple way to transform your painting panels so that they can be sold ready to hang....
Safe Solvents in the Studio - Non-Toxic Choices for Artists
Feb 13, 2017
D-limonene is a safe alternative to turpentine and OMS in the oil painter's studio. In this post I discuss some of the benefits and cost of switching to this solvent....
How to Make Your Own Oil Sticks
Jan 23, 2017
A simple method and formula for making your own oil sticks....