What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.
top of page
Join Our Monthly Newsletter
Painting Tips & Tricks Every Month!
Get Inspired & Get Informed.
No worries, we hate spam too! All art tips on here.
Search
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.
1,219 views23 comments
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.
1,217 views21 comments
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!
2,111 views14 comments
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.
1,501 views15 comments
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.
2,504 views12 comments
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
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.
1,556 views13 comments
Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20194 min read
10 Things About Painting Values
Value does all the work; Colour gets all the credit.
2,981 views8 comments
Doug Swinton
Sep 9, 20192 min read
10 Things About Painting Shadows
The Shadow Knows...
11,064 views5 comments
Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20193 min read
7 Ways To Give Your Painting Dimension
Value, Temperature, Chroma, Perspective, Texture...
21,693 views8 comments
Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20197 min read
10 Painting Rules & When To Break Them
by Doug Swinton Some people will tell you that rules in art shouldn’t exist and that art needs to be free, expressive, loose and...
18,085 views5 comments
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20195 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Mixing Colour
1. Hue 2. Bias 3. Value 4. Chroma
725 views4 comments
bottom of page