Basic oil painting medium
There is a lot of information about painting mediums on my site but if you're new to painting, an abundance of information is the same as no information. Where to start? The good news is…
Month: June 2023
Turn toward realism?
Realism is becoming popular once again in painting studios. This development is welcome but it's also sobering. Looking at the growing number of realists demonstrates how much has been lost. Much of it is Impressionism-adjacent…
How to save your brushes
Many oil painters keep their brushes upside down in turpentine or thinner. This practice is horrible; it's the worst thing you can do to your brushes. In defense of painters who do this, I used…