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!
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Doug Swinton
Oct 8, 20227 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Aug 13, 20223 min read
7 kinds of fabric folds that are good for painting.
Well, there really no end to the types of folds fabric can knurl itself into but here I will distill it down to 7 that are the most...
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Doug Swinton
Jul 4, 20224 min read
Refuelling The Creative Gas Tank.
This article teaches you a few ways to re-energize your creativity by seeing someone else perform their talents.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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...
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Doug Swinton
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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...
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Doug Swinton
Dec 6, 20213 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Aug 9, 20215 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Jul 8, 20213 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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!
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Doug Swinton
Mar 16, 20218 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Jan 19, 20218 min read
Top ten things you can do to improve your art.
If you want to take your art up a flight of stairs to the next level here are some ideas that will help get you there.
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Doug Swinton
Dec 20, 20201 min read
The History of Rudolph
Swinton's Holiday Newsletter As most of you who follow this newsletter know I have a thing for Santa paintings. As a kid, the night would...
287 views8 comments
Doug Swinton
Oct 30, 20205 min read
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...
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Doug Swinton
Aug 31, 20205 min read
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.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 30, 20203 min read
10 Things About Painting With Red & White
Red is the colour of love, warmth and even aggression. It’s passionate and demands attention.
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Doug Swinton
Jun 17, 20203 min read
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...
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Doug Swinton
Jun 9, 20204 min read
10 Things Artists Can Do During Downtime
Besides social distancing.
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Doug Swinton
May 9, 20204 min read
If You’re Thinking, Your Art is Stinking!
5 Steps to Get Into an Optimal Painting Flow
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