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OPA National Panel Discussion
Returning home from another incredible OPA National Convention, filled with inspiration and excited to get back at the...
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Convention You Shouldn’t Miss
As a first time attendee of the Oil Painters of America National conference, I cannot stress enough the...
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The Elephant in the Studio…
[Ed. note: Illustrations will consist of AI generated images of well-known historical painters riding an elephant in their...
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The Art of Perspective
Over the past few months, I worked hard at putting together 10-12 strong paintings for a two-person show at my gallery...
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When Your Primary Color Is Brown
Recently, I participated in a plein air painting competition and one of my fellow artists asked me “do...
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Risks Worth Taking – Experiments on Copper
Copper became my love, my addiction of sorts, but it was not love at first sight. When I...
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Reclaim Your Attention
Does the thought of being without your phone for a week fill you with joy or dread? I know that...
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A Surprising Necessity
You are all packed up and ready to travel with your painting gear. You’ve checked your list carefully....
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Animals Rule
“If we don’t always understand animals, they always understand us.” – Rosa Bonheur When I was 10 years...
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How to Make 2023 Your Best Year in Art Sales Ever
Whether or not there is a tough economy ahead, the way to make 2023 your best year in...
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