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The Dose Makes the Poison
Are water-miscible oil paints safe? Good news.
Getting the Right Perspective
...and avoiding the cartoonish
Plein Air Essentials
I've got several courses that will help you get started painting en plein air!
Plein Air Painting Essential Tools: A Painting Knife for Pastel
Wait—aren't you confusing the medium? No, I'm not. Most people think a knife is used only for oil or acrylic painting, but I also use one when I'm…
What's a Painting Retreat?
Consider giving your artistic self (or artistic loved one) the gift of a retreat
Wee Scottish Paintings
Plus, the 50% Off Holiday Studio Sale!
Working Magic: Turning a Cloudy Scene into a Sunny One
Don't let an overcast sky ruin your day!
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November 2024

My 2025 Calendar is Here!
Just in time!
Painting from Someone Else's Photos: Why Not?
Recently, someone approached me with a project he was working on and wanted my opinion.
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2025 Sedona Retreat Update / Corrected Date
A small change in the program!
2025 Sedona Retreat Update
A small change in the program!
Retreat Report: Sedona, Arizona
This past week, Trina and I led a group of painters into the beautiful red rock country around Sedona.
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