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Review: Maimeri Puro oil paint
I got my tube of Maimeri Puro Naples yellow with my last paint purchase. All paints purchased that day were unrated on my oil paint reference. I've used this brand before and put it on…
Review: Bob Ross oil paint
Bob Ross oils are low-end. Cheap. Their intended audience is people inspired by Bob Ross to try their hand at painting. I bought a tube of Ross Indian yellow as part of a recent purchase…
Oil paint brands update
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…
Painting flesh
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…
New paint order from Blue Ridge
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…
My visit to Cedar Point
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…