I’m amazed that I’m contributing to this blog after my long journey to become a Signature Member of...

When someone tells me, “I just love your colors,” I, of course, appreciate the compliment, but I think...

Square is Rare. Reviewing paintings that were exhibited in the 2024 OPA National, Eastern, Western, and National Salon...

This article was written by long-serving Board member and Master Signature artist James Bruce Jr., (January 1938 –...

Painting portraits can be complicated, but mixing skin tones shouldn’t be. In my workshops, I teach a method...

Back when I was beginning to paint the landscape, I did this great trip with a few others...

I believe Richard Schmid said that most problems with paintings are due to drawing.  Most of us start...

Among the many artists’ organizations in this country, I feel that the Oil Painters of America is unique...

Some things don’t change, such as painting backgrounds and backdrops.  With that in mind we are re-presenting a...

Did you know that OPA has been sharing artists’ blog posts for over ten years?  We have an extensive...