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    Month: September 2021

    Oil paint brands update
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    Oil paint brands update

    Tom Hudson September 30, 2021

    To update my oil paint brands review and reference, I bought some paints that I don't normally use. I have never used Cranfield or Bob Ross. I list Maimeri Puro and Richeson in my reference…

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    Painting flesh
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    Painting flesh

    Tom Hudson September 20, 2021

    Artists find painting people and portraits difficult. Even artists who can paint complicated landscapes without too much difficulty stumble when they attempt people. Why? Part of the answer is the uncanny valley. The uncanny valley…

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    New paint order from Blue Ridge
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    New paint order from Blue Ridge

    Tom Hudson September 18, 2021

    The more I use Blue Ridge oils, the more I like them. I continue to use their flake white, of course, but I'm enjoying their entire lineup. My recent small order contains colors I use…

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    My visit to Cedar Point
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    My visit to Cedar Point

    Tom Hudson September 6, 2021

    Cedar Point, a Disneyland-like park on Ohio's Lake Erie, is only a half-hour trip from my house. I picked the perfect day for my visit last week The weather was fine and because it was…

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    White Balloon 3rd session
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    White Balloon 3rd session

    Tom Hudson September 5, 2021

    By my 3rd session with the painting titled White Balloon, I finally have the entire surface covered with paint. One issue large paintings present (White Balloon is 40" x 54") that is not encountered on…

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    Leaded oil completed
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    Leaded oil completed

    Tom Hudson September 2, 2021

    I began my latest batch of leaded linseed oil on July 27, 2021--38 days ago. I protected the oil from debris with a cover. I gently rocked the tray periodically to prevent surface skin.  When…

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