10 Reasons I Like To Use Gouache
From its portability and water solubility to its versatility across surfaces and opacity levels, gouache offers unique benefits for artists
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Doug Swinton
Sep 304 min read
What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.
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Doug Swinton
Sep 54 min read
Saying More With Less When Painting.
A quick excerpt about how less is more when it comes to painting is perfectly summarized with a classic country/western song.
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Doug Swinton
Aug 103 min read
Explorers | Not knowing what lies ahead.
It takes a special breed of human to go forth and see what's out there with no idea of what’s ahead.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 224 min read
How To Use Colour Temperature In Your Painting.
How to cool or warm colours when you're painting. Tips and tricks on how to use white.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 12 min read
Moving is Grooving! What to do when your Plein Air painting won't work.
Sometimes a fresh start in the same location doesn't cut it. A: you need to start over, B: you need to move your location.
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Doug Swinton
Apr 274 min read
TOD 1027 | When to decide to quit on a painting.
Don't get married to your painting. Sometimes you have to know when to give up and start over.
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Doug Swinton
Mar 164 min read
10 Things I Know About The Figure and How It Relates To The Landscape
Explore the dynamic relationship between figures and landscapes through 10 insightful observations.
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Doug Swinton
Feb 162 min read
10 things to make a foreground work in a painting.
10 things to keep in mind that will help you make a foreground work in a painting.
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Doug Swinton
Jan 182 min read
Principles of Design When Painting
Learn about preferred colours from a survey of 2500 people. Doug shows the results and says what he thinks about them.
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Doug Swinton
Nov 19, 20234 min read
Artists Paintbrushes and Their Uses
Discover the art of brushwork with our comprehensive guide to different types of paint brushes. From flat to round, find the perfect tool.
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Doug Swinton
Oct 12, 20233 min read
10 things I know about painting edges.
Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!
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Doug Swinton
Sep 16, 20233 min read
What to do when you know you need to do something... but what? Self-critique.
The five dominations of painting. Learn what makes a painting interesting to look at.
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Doug Swinton
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Eliminating Detail From Your Painting | Rocky Road Ice Cream
Unlock the beauty of rock scenes with our expert tips. Experience the power of eliminating detail from your painting.
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Doug Swinton
Jul 2, 20235 min read
Putting a Little More Zip in Your Painting
Discover the secrets of putting more zip in your paintings. Learn about the power of shadows, playing with light, and complimentary colours.
1,508 views13 comments
Doug Swinton
May 19, 20234 min read
The Three-Act Play | What to look for in a painting.
The setup, the climax and the resolution. Every play or sitcom has a three-act play in it. So does artwork.
1,645 views14 comments
Doug Swinton
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Drama vs Atmosphere In Painting
When do we use Drama or Atmosphere? These are just more tools to put in your toolbox to use whenever you want.
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Doug Swinton
Mar 11, 20234 min read
About Painting Large
8 tips about painting on large canvases. There are a few things that you need to think about that change from painting small.
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Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Revisiting "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon
I just revisited Austin Kleon’s wonderful book Steal Like An Artist. At about the same time I received an email asking questions that I...
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Doug Swinton
Jan 7, 20235 min read
Self Critique, Beginning To End
Critiquing your own work can be hard. Understanding how to critique yourself can make things easier and end in a better result.
1,698 views13 comments
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