Let’s Talk About White
Before I learned oil painting, I never realized there were so many different kinds of white! I mean, white is just white, right? Most watercolour painters will rely solely on…
Artist Mindset: My elf is never fancy
Let me tell you a story that starts with the elf in my house and ends with your artist mindset. These are this year's gingerbread house and the elf on…
5 Rules for Oil Painting Safety
Oil paint safety is a major reason why people hesitate to try oil painting. Yes, you can use water-soluble paints, but from my experience, the consistency of water-soluble paint differs…
Color Series 3: The Character of Color
One distinct characteristic of oil paints is their inherent properties of density. There are basically three kinds of oil paint densities: opaque, transparent and translucent. Knowing these difference is important…
All about Oil Painting Varnish — A Comprehensive Guide
Do you have to varnish your oil painting? You don’t have to if you are not planning on selling it or keeping your painting for a long time. But, in…
Color Series 2: Artist Palette—How to Find Your Palette
The artist’s palette is not just a mixing surface; it's a tool that aids in translating imagination into tangible form. A palette should foremost be practical and well-organized. In this…
Oil Painting Mediums Demystified
Believe it or not, the most common question people ask me about oil painting is what oil painting mediums to use and how to use them. In this post, we…
The Interesting History of Artists’ Color
I’ve always found the history of artist’s color is very intriguing. And color can actually make or break a painting. So today we are starting an exciting new art series—…
How to Paint Wave in 5 Easy Steps
How to paint wave in 5 steps--I have had several members ask me about how to paint a good wave painting. So, I am going to break down the step-by-step…
How Transparent Colors Elevate Your Painting
The world of art is a captivating journey filled with various techniques and tools to explore! One such technique that can significantly enhance your paintings is the use of transparent…