For the majority of my painting sessions, I use a palette of between 8 and 13 colors. I usually have two versions of each primary color available (one warmer and one cooler in color temperature), plus a few “convenience” colors … Read More
Much of our effectiveness as artists begins with how we see. However, seeing accurately is difficult for most of us. Have you ever struggled to draw something in proportion? Would you like to be able to paint a symmetrical vase … Read More
I had a good discussion with a fellow artist at a recent art show reception. I asked if he preferred painting on stretched canvas or on canvas panels. (Numerous art supply companies offer ready-made stretched canvas and canvas panels for … Read More
When I teach painting workshops, students are often surprised to discover that I use black as one of my usual palette colors. It seems that some art books have discouraged against using black, but I’ve found it to be a … Read More
I regularly have visitors to my gallery ask why I favor linen canvas over cotton. I’ve been painting on linen with oils for the past several years, but I used cotton exclusively in the early days. Painting along merrily, I began to … Read More
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from other artists asking how I make the canvas panels that I use for plein air painting. Some of the reasons that I use canvas panels rather than stretched canvas for plein … Read More
Updated July 26, 2023. Unfortunately, it appears that Open Box M is no longer in business. I don’t know exactly why, but I certainly enjoyed recommending their pochade boxes for many years and continue to enjoy using my Open Box … Read More
As I began my training in painting I remember being told not to worry too much about trying to develop a personal style, but that it would simply take care of itself. This was probably good advice at the time … Read More