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Top 200 Things That Will Make You a Better Artist.
The award goes to Doug Swinton. Ladies and Gentlemen, this year’s Award For Writing Art Stuff goes to… Doug Swinton! Let’s go back in...
Doug Swinton
Jan 18, 201814 min read
168 views
22 comments


How To Sign Your Painting
Do not use your regular signature.
Full name? Surname only? Initials?
Doug Swinton
Jan 10, 20184 min read
686 views
21 comments


10 Things To Ask Yourself While Painting
Self-critique checklist for painters.
Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20172 min read
470 views
20 comments


10 Things That Cause Mud in a Painting.
Your painting may not be as fresh as it could be.
Doug Swinton
Oct 10, 20174 min read
10,967 views
21 comments


Top 10 Art Books (2014) Every Artist Should Own
Know Stuff. Paint Better.
Doug Swinton
Sep 10, 20172 min read
1,041 views
166 comments


5 things you didn’t know about Bob Ross.
"There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend."
Doug Swinton
Sep 10, 20174 min read
38,198 views
319 comments


Repetition is the key to painting mastery.
Discipline needed for artistic self-realization.
Doug Swinton
Aug 10, 20172 min read
173 views
22 comments


Life Drawing Forms the "Bones"
Why every artist should draw from life
Doug Swinton
Aug 10, 20172 min read
62 views
19 comments

10 things I know about painting fall trees
Painting Tips & Tricks for artists
Doug Swinton
Jul 10, 20172 min read
946 views
21 comments


4 Things To Get Right Before Painting
Don't reach for that brush until you have the essentials covered.
Doug Swinton
Jul 10, 20173 min read
164 views
23 comments


Art Marketing Blame Game
Since the economy took a downturn I have watched many artists struggle while others carried on as usual.
Doug Swinton
Jun 10, 20173 min read
52 views
26 comments


Drawing On Experience
Material Study of Graphite on Paper
Doug Swinton
May 10, 20173 min read
78 views
27 comments

Paula Henchell • Oil Painting Step-By-Step • Flower Fairy
We are always proud to showcase the talents and achievements of our art instructors.
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20171 min read
103 views
22 comments


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.
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20172 min read
63 views
22 comments

12 Ideas for Keeping Things Fresh in Your Art Studio.
Strategies to prevent boredom from creeping into your art practice.
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20173 min read
80 views
20 comments


7 Benefits of Painting with a Limited Palette
Achieve a greater balance through your painting.
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20173 min read
18,816 views
67 comments

11 Things I Know About Painting Nocturnes
Oddly, not a lot of artists paint nocturnal paintings.
Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20175 min read
4,470 views
22 comments

10 Tips on Painting Realistic Snow
Stop shovelling it and go paint it!
Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20172 min read
1,439 views
21 comments

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.
Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20171 min read
169 views
23 comments


Painting Secret #44 - Sky Holes in Trees
"In between the bouffanty sections is the key."
Doug Swinton
Dec 10, 20162 min read
328 views
20 comments
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