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Understanding Drawing Perspective

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…

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Understanding Quality in Artist Oil Paint Brands

Have you ever wondered why some artist oil paint brands are so expensive? Have you used inexpensive 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…

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Was Jackson Pollock the Greatest Painter of the 20th Century?

Jackson Pollock drank. He drank as a gut-punched boxer gasps for breath, as a starving dog gobbles food, compulsively, in fear and trembling. I use the past tense not because he ever quit drinking, but because he quit living. That is how the story ends for Jackson Pollock, heart bursting,…

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Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting (Part 2)

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…

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Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oils (Part 1)

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…

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8 Oil Painting Techniques for the Inquiring Artist

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…

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Do You Know These 5 Oil Painting Health Risks?

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Do you know about the 5 most common oil painting health risks? Do you know how to best protect yourself, your family and pets, in the studio? Many times, new and aspiring oil painters jump head-first into their new passion without giving the safety aspects much thought. If you're going…

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9 Top Oil Paints Rated for the Serious Oil Painter

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Are you a serious oil painter and would like the top oil paints rated? Have you ever found yourself in front of the rows and rows of oil paints unable to decide which ones were best suited for you? Are you confused by the many manufacturers of artist oil paints…

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3 Common Oil Painting Problems and How to Resolve Them

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Have you ever had a problem in your oil painting such as cracking or dull finish? Have you found that your painting surface is under stress and have not found any solutions? Oil painting is a pretty forgiving medium, but there are things that can go wrong and ruin your…

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Top 6 Ways to Create Texture in Oil Painting

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Impasto brush marks showing thick application of paint

Have you ever wanted to experiment and create texture in oil painting? If you want to create texture in oil painting, this can be a challenge as there as so many options from which to choose. Oil color, with its mediums, lends well to glazing techniques with a smooth varnished finish.…

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About Gary Bolyer

He is a published author, award-winning artist, avid art blogger and artist advocate. He has been helping artists make better art and sell more art since 2011.  Learn more.

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