Are you an artist and have been wanting to better understand drawing perspective? Would you like the basic fundamentals of drawing perspective explained in clear terms? This blog post will be devoted entirely to understanding drawing perspective. This is a drawing topic that is very important for artists and sometimes not covered adequately or completely. […]
Mastering Composition in Drawing (Part 2)
July 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to Part 2 in our discussion on mastering composition in drawing. Click here to read Part 1 if you missed it. Composition in Drawing: Movement, Direction and Unity We are now ready to look at Movement, Direction and Rhythm in our discussion of Composition. I am going to discuss these three Principles of Design together because they are […]
Mastering Composition in Drawing (Part 1)
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have you been wanting to improve your composition in drawing and in your paintings? Do you know and fully understand all the principles of composition in drawing? Mastering composition in drawing and painting is necessary to create the best paintings and drawings possible. This blog post and the next are going to go in-depth about […]
Mastering Line Quality in Drawing
May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought about the importance of line quality in drawing? Did you realize that line quality in drawing is one of the major determining factors in the overall success of a drawing. Yes, line quality in drawing is essential to the overall success of your completed drawing or painting. As you finish a […]
Seeing the Light for Better Photographs
February 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I’m going to post a few blog articles about how to make better photographs. Photographs and painting sometimes go together because lots of the ideas for one cross over into the other. So if you are a photographer, you are going to love these next few articles on photographs. If you’re a painter, you will still […]
Improve Your Drawing and Painting Skills in 30 Days
January 26, 2016 by 5 Comments
Want to know one of the best things I did to improve my painting and drawing? It wasn’t taking art lessons and workshops, although they were a huge help. It wasn’t spending money on new brushes or a better brand of oil paints. It wasn’t reading every blog post I could find on painting. I […]
Understanding Quality in Artist Oil Paint Brands
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why some artist oil paint brands are so expensive? Have you used cheaper artist oil paint brands and been disappointed with the results? Have you ever wondered what is the main difference between the high quality expensive artist oil paint brands and the low quality cheaper brands? These are excellent questions. […]
Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting (Part 2)
January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This blog is Part 2 in a series on Plein air landscape oil painting. To see Part 1, click here: Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oils. I call this phase of the painting the Setup. In this phase of the painting I am trying to establish the most important elements of the composition. I work […]
Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oils (Part 1)
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Plein air landscape painting in oils can be a lot of fun. I’ve been making oil paintings outdoors since I was a teenager. Even today, I love getting out in nature to paint. I find most of my inspiring subjects come straight from the great outdoors. If you haven’t taken your oil paints and palette […]
8 Oil Painting Techniques for the Inquiring Artist
July 11, 2012 by 3 Comments
Have you been wanting to bring something new and edgy into your oil painting techniques? Have you thought about trying new oil painting techniques or approaches to applying the paint? Here are some ideas that are sure to breathe new life into your oil painting techniques toolbox. 1. Wet into wet Wet into wet is […]
