Category Archives: Painting Tips
(Tutorial) “Cropping” – A Helpful Drawing/Painting Technique
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to do a post on a helpful technique I frequently use when I am painting called “Cropping.” Now you may have heard the term “Cropping” before in terms of … Continue reading
It’s All in the Details…
I can’t tell you how many times I have looked at a reference photo for a painting I am doing and felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of details contained within the photo, especially because the paintings I do are … Continue reading
My Top 10 Tips on How to Have a Financially Successful Art Show
If it is one thing I wish someone had told me when I started participating in art shows, it would be how to do it correctly. Being that I have participated in many art shows, I can wholeheartedly say that … Continue reading
Back to Basics: A Drawing Exercise for All Skill Levels
As we have all heard before, “We must walk before we can run.” The same goes for drawing or painting. I have mentioned before that I have heard countless times, “I wish I could draw like that! All I can … Continue reading
How to Open Stubborn Paint Tubes
It has happened to every painter at some point……You wake up to a gorgeous day – the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, no chores or obligations to worry about, inspiration is running high, and there was just enough … Continue reading
DIY: Homemade Sta-Wet Palette (Moisture-Retaining Palette)
A moisture-retaining palette is a great addition to any acrylic artists inventory. I have owned one for many years (albeit, a homemade version) and I highly recommend it to any acrylic painter needing to keep a workable color palette for … Continue reading
Q & A: Brush sizes for feather painting?
I am often asked, “What is the smallest size brush you use for feather painting?” Being that my feather paintings consist of miniature portraits packed with fine details, people often believe it is only a hairs width…which is not too … Continue reading
Video Painting Tutorial – How to Tone Your Canvas
I have a new video posted on YouTube demonstrating how to tone your canvas, also known as “creating a wash”. Although the video is directed towards acrylics users, oil painters can benefit from this method as well. Please let me … Continue reading