Last summer I received a personal invitation to participate in a museum show. I of course agreed. It...

Why Enter Juried Shows Anyway? There are juried art shows out there for all experience and skill levels....

“Everyone needs A Jen” I have heard from artists countless times… “So……who is A Jen and why do...

We at OPA are fortunate to have the enthusiastic support of many quality vendors. As such, we have...

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“Even the strongest blizzard begins with a single snowflake.” ~ Sara Raasch And so it is with painting;...

For just a few moments, I had the good fortune of meeting Elizabeth Pollie at the Oil Painters...

To be sound, a painting must be built on a compositional foundation in this order: Drawing Value Color...

There is great power in the spoken word. As a lover of words – especially beautiful words –...

Carolyn Anderson is a nationally recognized artist. Her work hangs in the collections of many well-known artists as...