There are still some painting purists who question whether or not these pigments are true oils, but I assure you they are. In fact, I have been successfully executing my paintings using water soluble oils with professional results for over 10 years.. . . read more
When painting a landscape, it is essential that you are able to illustrate a visual "sense" of depth, through your brushstrokes, colors, and composition. We all know that this is important, but how exactly do you create a painting that does not appear flat and devoid of distance?. . . read more
There are billions of possible colors in our world, all with different textures, intensities, temperatures, and variations. Choosing how to mix a particular hue is one of the things that defines your style, and determines how your paintings will look. . . read more
With watercolors, it’s not always easy to achieve pure, intense colors and a full range of values. Worse yet, when you scan a watercolor painting for reproduction, you're likely to lose even more of the color and contrast.. . . read more
Studying color is an essential aspect of painting. All my painting life I’ve experimented with color charts as a way to increase my knowledge of color. When I’m in the field painting, this knowledge kicks into gear right when I need it.. . . read more
There are many reasons why a painting might catch the eye or invoke emotion—but often, it’s the color scheme that plays the biggest part. For instance, a warm color scheme in burnt sienna will probably feel somber, while a cool cobalt blue painting is more likely to convey chilling. . . read more
Today's article is a collection of reader-submitted tips, techniques, and methods for avoiding prematurely dry acrylic paint.. . . read more
Since acrylics dry quickly, you will need a strategy to keep your piles of paint wet and workable during a painting session. In addition, you also need to think about how to store your palette between sessions.. . . read more
Depending on the painting techniques used, acrylic paintings may look similar either to oil paintings OR watercolor paintings. Of course, acrylic paint can also be applied in such a way that it is clearly an acrylic painting, and not oil or watercolor.. . . read more
In nearly every aspect of life, working out the kinks by practicing beforehand will always help us “deliver the goods” when it counts - and it's no different for those of us who create art.. . . read more