Technique

What Does Einstein Have to Do with Painting?

Most beginning painters think they’re painting things—a tree, a face, a barn, a vase of flowers.

Jul 19

“I Can’t Find Anything to Paint!”

The problem isn't what you think it is.

Jul 12

The Challenges of Plein Air Painting

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night...

Jul 5

Demonstration: "Glory to Green" 12x16 Oil

You can ransom your painting from being kidnapped by green.

Jun 28

When the brush disappears.

Jun 21

Painting the Self-Portrait: Part 1

A Diverse Collection of Distortions

May 31

Painting Light & Shadow: Part 2, Shadow

(This is the second part of a two-part series.

May 24

Painting Light & Shadow: Part 1, Light

(This is the first part of a two-part series.

May 17

Leading the Eye: A Myth?

and a painting demonstration!

May 3

Want to Become a Better Painter? Interview Yourself!

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing scores of painters for magazines.

Apr 26

The Studio Without a Teacher

Yes, you can learn on your own!

Apr 19

Four Disney Artists Paint a Tree--En Plein Air!

This video popped up on my feed recently, and I thought it was worth sharing.

Apr 15

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