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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...

Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20233 min read
1,493 views
28 comments

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.

Doug Swinton
Jan 7, 20235 min read
1,747 views
30 comments

10 New Year's Resolutions To Ponder For Artists
Here are 10 new years resolutions to think about or accomplish if you're an artist. Keep the motivation alive!

Doug Swinton
Dec 10, 20225 min read
1,235 views
28 comments


Ten things to know about travelling and painting
This article is a guide on how to have a good painting trip if you're travelling. It goes through reminders, do's and don'ts, and mindset.

Doug Swinton
Oct 8, 20227 min read
1,369 views
28 comments

Refuelling The Creative Gas Tank.
This article teaches you a few ways to re-energize your creativity by seeing someone else perform their talents.
Doug Swinton
Jul 4, 20224 min read
1,116 views
23 comments

My 5 Favourite Colour Mixes!
Shhhhh……Don’t tell anyone. This is just between us. Here are 5 top secret colour mixes that you may not have tried, but if you do they...
Doug Swinton
Jun 6, 20224 min read
4,236 views
45 comments


7 Steps to paint with creative flow.
7 Steps to creative flow. Follow these steps and be free from overthinking placing you dead center in the creative zone.
Doug Swinton
Mar 25, 20224 min read
2,309 views
34 comments


5 kinds of block-in methods and when to use them.
See the video about these techniques here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2HbNsqfUk8 Sometimes it is hard to get motivated after the...
Doug Swinton
Feb 9, 20223 min read
3,177 views
30 comments


10 Things to know before reworking a painting.
It's usually is a better idea to start from scratch. But if you are to rework a painting after a while, read this guide first.
Doug Swinton
Dec 6, 20213 min read
1,472 views
25 comments


Harmony in Art.
See, the full meal deal is; You want to have a funky painting with lots of eye-popping creativity, and yet you want harmony in there too.
Doug Swinton
Aug 9, 20215 min read
2,361 views
51 comments


When I met Harley Brown.
At great risk of sounding like the fan-boy I am, I would like to acknowledge a very special artist, whose name is Harley Brown.
Doug Swinton
Jul 9, 20213 min read
401 views
26 comments


When to quit painting before this happens.
Knowing when to quit a painting can be like diffusing a bomb. One wrong move and the whole thing blows up before your eyes!
Doug Swinton
Jun 1, 20214 min read
1,132 views
26 comments

Twilight, the magic of the Golden Hour and the Blue Hour
Bad reference = bad painting. With some timing and luck, here is another way to get some great shots for your next painting.
Doug Swinton
Mar 17, 20218 min read
1,795 views
23 comments


10 things that offset the start of a painting.
The start of a painting is sooooo important. It sets you up for success. If your start is good the chances are, you will have a good...
Doug Swinton
Oct 30, 20205 min read
822 views
41 comments

10 things I Know About Painting Clouds
The sky is key to painting a believable landscape. It determines everything that is about to happen in your painting.
Doug Swinton
Sep 1, 20205 min read
6,364 views
26 comments


10 Things About Painting With Red & White
Red is the colour of love, warmth and even aggression. It’s passionate and demands attention.
Doug Swinton
Jul 1, 20203 min read
485 views
26 comments


Easy Guide to Starting a 20 Minute Painting Practice
Singing the Praises of Gouache Set up a space, just a small space, anywhere you can. Perhaps the kitchen or the dining room table, or...
Doug Swinton
Jun 17, 20203 min read
733 views
36 comments


10 Things Artists Can Do During Downtime
Besides social distancing.
Doug Swinton
Jun 10, 20204 min read
495 views
25 comments


If You’re Thinking, Your Art is Stinking!
5 Steps to Get Into an Optimal Painting Flow
Doug Swinton
May 10, 20204 min read
331 views
23 comments


5 ways to improve yourself and your art.
It's not all about education, but some knowledge can help.
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20205 min read
373 views
26 comments
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