If you’re an artist, chances are you’ve tried your hand at photographing paintings. After all, we eventually need photos of our work for advertising, promotion and record-keeping. Or just to send to Grandma. But you may have realized that getting … Read More
It’s been more than three years since I first started testing my oil palette colors. My goal with these ongoing color stability tests is to find out to what degree the colors might change over time. If you read my … Read More
When I visited the M. Graham factory in 2015, I learned some things about how oil paint is made. I also saw some color stability tests they had done comparing their walnut-oil-based colors to those of linseed-oil-based brands. The results … Read More
One of my artist friends, Bryan Mark Taylor, has designed and produced the Strada line of equipment for artists. One product in particular caught my attention: the Strada Pad, which is designed for use as a drawing support. Bryan generously sent me a free … Read More
M. Graham & Co. recently released a limited-edition color called Azo Coral. They sent me a free tube to try and I want to pass along my experience with it. Azo Coral is an exciting semi-transparent color which has an … Read More
My last article covered my recent visit to the M. Graham & Co. factory in Hubbard, Oregon. While I was in the area, I also visited the headquarters of another paint manufacturer. Gamblin Artist Colors I visited the Gamblin facility … Read More
I just returned with my family from a couple of weeks in Oregon. While we were in the Portland area, I was able to visit the factories of two companies who make artists’ paint and I wanted to share some … 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
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