A Blog About Oil Painting

In this blog post I present some options for handling the bright green backgrounds that often occur in reference photos of animals....

The biggest limitations to using a customer's own photos as a reference for a painting are usually quantity and quality. Here are some suggestions for taking better photos of your favorite family members....

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. ...

For an artist there is nothing better than having good paintings on hand, ready to sell. And turning an old painting into a better one will make you happier than finding money in an old coat pocket....

This is an older plein air painting that I reworked in the studio. I simplified the composition and added a few sheep for added interest....