Working quietly in the corner
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Read more: Working quietly in the corner
In Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage, the protagonist studies painting for two years in an…
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Read more: In the kitchen
For the most part, I’ve stopped showing the early stages of my paintings. One thing…
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Read more: Arguing with a painting
I’ve had a long argument with this as-yet-untitled painting. The argument started as soon as…
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Read more: Modestly-priced panels for oil
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) makes a good (and cheap!) support for painting and drawing. A 4′…
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Read more: Oil of Cloves
I’ve been following a reader’s tip for slowing the drying time of oils. Responding to…
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Read more: RGH vs Utrecht
A reader asks wether I prefer Utrecht flake white or RGH’s. To answer the question…
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Read more: Retouch varnish
When you work on an oil painting over an extended period, colors sometimes become dull.…
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Read more: Video: A cautionary tale
For those interested in the audio-only version, here’s the link to the podcast:






