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Colleen-Maxey-Scenic Brook in Northumberland near Unison
Ponderings from an Oil Manufacturer
I am writing this from an express train traveling from London to Edinburgh. It is the third week...
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Ryan Brown, Barack and me, Shelli Alford
The Traveling Artist
After my youngest went off to boarding school a little over a year ago, I decided to create...
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This Year Make a Personal Commitment to Invest in Your Career
Whether you are new to oil painting or a seasoned professional, we encourage all OPA members to attend...
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What Next?
Every part of life can be looked at as being a stage.  From the beginning of life to...
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David Gluck Interview
“There’s always one in the crowd”, as the saying goes…and Canadian artist David Gluck is the one. When...
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Abstract vs. Realism
Hello, Painting Friends, I’ve been getting questions regarding composition. I’m happy to be getting that question since composition...
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How to Keep Track of Shows That You Want to Enter (and Not Miss the Deadlines)
In 1998 artist Howard Friedland and I were married. Right away we could see that keeping track of...
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Is There A Heaven For Paintings?
I’ve painted so many bad paintings. I know I’m not alone. Ned Jacobs once admitted in a lecture...
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Diane Massey Dunbar Headshot
Dianne Massey Dunbar Interview
“I paint ordinary objects and scenes from everyday life. While I have the highest respect for artists who...
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Importance of the Canvas
When asked how I paint, what is my approach, I tend to be quiet for a moment. I...
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