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Top 10 Art Books (2014) Every Artist Should Own

Sep 9, 20172 min read

Top 10 Art Books (2014) Every Artist Should Own

Know Stuff. Paint Better.

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5 things you didn’t know about Bob Ross.

Sep 9, 20174 min read

5 things you didn’t know about Bob Ross.

"There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend."

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Repetition is the key to painting mastery.

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Repetition is the key to painting mastery.

Discipline needed for artistic self-realization.

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Life Drawing Forms the "Bones"

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Life Drawing Forms the "Bones"

Why every artist should draw from life

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10 things I know about painting fall trees

Jul 9, 20172 min read

10 things I know about painting fall trees

Painting Tips & Tricks for artists

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4 Things To Get Right Before Painting

Jul 9, 20173 min read

4 Things To Get Right Before Painting

Don't reach for that brush until you have the essentials covered.

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Art Marketing Blame Game

Jun 9, 20173 min read

Art Marketing Blame Game

Since the economy took a downturn I have watched many artists struggle while others carried on as usual.

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Drawing On Experience

May 9, 20173 min read

Drawing On Experience

Material Study of Graphite on Paper

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Paula Henchell • Oil Painting Step-By-Step • Flower Fairy

Apr 9, 20171 min read

Paula Henchell • Oil Painting Step-By-Step • Flower Fairy

We are always proud to showcase the talents and achievements of our art instructors.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away... Wait... Rain, Rain Stay and Play!

Apr 9, 20172 min read

Rain, Rain, Go Away... Wait... Rain, Rain Stay and Play!

Painting rainy scenes takes a bit of skill but the potential for a great painting is worth the effort. Here is why.

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12 Ideas for Keeping Things Fresh in Your Art Studio.

Mar 10, 20173 min read

12 Ideas for Keeping Things Fresh in Your Art Studio.

Strategies to prevent boredom from creeping into your art practice.

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7 Benefits of Painting with a Limited Palette

Mar 10, 20173 min read

7 Benefits of Painting with a Limited Palette

Achieve a greater balance through your painting.

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11 Things I Know About Painting Nocturnes

Feb 10, 20175 min read

11 Things I Know About Painting Nocturnes

Oddly, not a lot of artists paint nocturnal paintings.

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10 Tips on Painting Realistic Snow

Jan 5, 20172 min read

10 Tips on Painting Realistic Snow

Stop shovelling it and go paint it!

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Colour Review: Gamblin Warm White Oil Paint

Jan 5, 20171 min read

Colour Review: Gamblin Warm White Oil Paint

This is a completely different colour to the normal Titanium Buff that is offered by most oil manufactures.

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Painting Secret #44 - Sky Holes in Trees

Dec 10, 20162 min read

Painting Secret #44 - Sky Holes in Trees

"In between the bouffanty sections is the key."

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Product Review: Gamblin Solvent-Free Oil Painting Gel

Nov 10, 20162 min read

Product Review: Gamblin Solvent-Free Oil Painting Gel

Creamy. Very creamy. I have found my new addiction!

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Drawing

Nov 10, 20163 min read

Drawing

Drawing. That simple art exercise that eludes some artists and yet elates others.

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Dear Mr. Swinton: Regarding your 10 Tips for Outdoor Painting

Sep 9, 20161 min read

Dear Mr. Swinton: Regarding your 10 Tips for Outdoor Painting

"The more vertical the object the darker in value it is."

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Outdoor Painting Tips for the Plein Air Painter

Aug 9, 20162 min read

Outdoor Painting Tips for the Plein Air Painter

9 tips from Doug Swinton

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