Lost Secrets of the Masters Part I
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Read more: Lost Secrets of the Masters Part I
We are in the midst of a surging revival of interest in historical painting methods.…
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Read more: Tips for Using a Grid
I frequently use a grid to enlarge designs for paintings. It’s my preferred method for…
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Read more: Transferring Designs to Canvas
I routinely transfer designs as I rework subjects in various mediums. There are several standard methods for…
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Read more: Turpentine Tip
Put some Venice turpentine into your everyday turpentine (10:1 turpentine to Venice turpentine). You could…
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Read more: Spray Varnish
Varnish is a sore subject. I’ve nearly spoiled some of my own paintings with poor…
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Read more: Love Everything About It
I love everything about art making. This has always been the case for me,…
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Read more: White Paint–in Praise of Lead
The most important color–by far–is white. White oil paint comes in three flavors: Zinc white (zinc…
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Read more: Smooth Move—Smooth Painting Surfaces
All artists are self-taught today. It doesn’t matter if you have a masters degree or never…