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Back to Basics: Edges
Over the past two years I have done several posts on a progression of principles dealing with: Drawing...
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Why Should I Varnish My Painting?
Most of us have been in this situation before – our painting has finally reached a point of...
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Who Do You Paint For Anyway?
Painting is my passion and my muse! If you are like me, then you paint because you feel like...
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Painting Practice on Family Members; The Gift and Challenge
I’ve noticed several artists adding portrait and figure painting to their skill set lately. We know there are...
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Boats Should Look Like They Will Float
When I was learning to paint, living where I do on the shores of the Bay of Fundy,...
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Liberating Principles
I’m not a naturally patient person. I tend to want to skip the hard part and get to...
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A Symphony In Greys
I have always been fascinated by the sparkling sensation I sense from viewing the strong greys of granite,...
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Inspiration, Imagination, and Motivated Action – A Process for the New Year
We want to be alive, energized, and excited about life and our growth as an artist. Is there...
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Think Snow: 6 Painting Lessons from the Ski Trails
There’s not much I love doing more than painting, but cross-country skiing comes close. There are many beautiful...
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How to Mix Realistic Skin Colors and Avoid the Chalky or Muddy Look
Mixing skin colors can be challenging. Flesh often contains hints of every color of the rainbow! Plus, it’s...
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