Doug SwintonSep 54 min readSaying 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.
Doug SwintonFeb 162 min read10 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.
Doug SwintonJul 2, 20235 min readPutting a Little More Zip in Your PaintingDiscover the secrets of putting more zip in your paintings. Learn about the power of shadows, playing with light, and complimentary colours.
Doug SwintonMar 16, 20218 min readTwilight, the magic of the Golden Hour and the Blue HourBad reference = bad painting. With some timing and luck, here is another way to get some great shots for your next painting.
Doug SwintonApr 9, 20193 min read4 Types of Light To Consider When PaintingThere is a never-ending array of possibilities for how light affects the world. You may be using indoor lighting and controlling it...
Doug SwintonMar 10, 20194 min read10 things to consider before taking a reference photo for your painting.“bad reference photo equals bad painting”.
