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What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.
Doug Swinton
Oct 1, 20244 min read
1,609 views
49 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Sep 5, 20244 min read
1,418 views
46 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Jun 23, 20244 min read
1,689 views
41 comments

10 things I know about painting edges.
Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!
Doug Swinton
Oct 13, 20233 min read
2,225 views
32 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Sep 16, 20233 min read
1,649 views
36 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Aug 19, 20233 min read
2,655 views
30 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Jul 2, 20235 min read
1,571 views
29 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Apr 8, 20233 min read
1,608 views
33 comments


10 Things About Painting Values
Value does all the work; Colour gets all the credit.
Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20194 min read
3,074 views
29 comments


10 Things About Painting Shadows
The Shadow Knows...
Doug Swinton
Sep 10, 20192 min read
11,288 views
24 comments


7 Ways To Give Your Painting Dimension
Value, Temperature, Chroma, Perspective, Texture...
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20193 min read
22,907 views
30 comments


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...
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20197 min read
19,193 views
225 comments


Step-by-Step Guide to Mixing Colour
1. Hue 2. Bias 3. Value 4. Chroma
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20195 min read
777 views
22 comments
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