• 0

No products in the cart.

  • Home
  • Artwork
    • Landscapes
    • Figures
    • Linocuts
    • Giclée Prints
    • Available from Shows and Galleries
  • About
    • About the Artist
    • CV
    • Gallery Representation
    • Shows and Events
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Links
    • Disclaimer
  • Storefront Gallery
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Artwork
    • Landscapes
    • Figures
    • Linocuts
    • Giclée Prints
    • Available from Shows and Galleries
  • About
    • About the Artist
    • CV
    • Gallery Representation
    • Shows and Events
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Links
    • Disclaimer
  • Storefront Gallery
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact
A Simple Key for Making Better Paintings

A Simple Key for Making Better Paintings

by Dan Schultz on October 7, 2021 with 5 Comments

Painting can get complicated fast. So many concepts to think about at one time. Composition, perspective, proportion, shape, line quality, contrast, palette colors, color temperature, color saturation, complementary colors, tinting strength, underpainting, brush size, paint viscosity, light source, canvas type, … Read More

Articles foundation, improvement, painting, practice
Blog Post Categories
  • Articles
  • Awards
  • Classes/Workshops
  • Demonstrations
  • News
  • Painting Sessions
  • Publications
  • Reviews
  • Shows/Events
  • Trips
Latest from Instagram

danschultzart

I’ve been working on 6 new paintings for a 2-art I’ve been working on 6 new paintings for a 2-artist show with @staceypetersonart at @ohbejoyfulgallery in Crested Butte, CO. This is “Valley Spring”, Oil, 16”x20”. Show opens August 1. #crestedbutte #southwestart #springlandscape #coloradoart
Just shipped this painting off to the @oilpainters Just shipped this painting off to the @oilpaintersofamerica Western Regional Show at @illumegallerywest in Montana. Show opens July 11. (Wow it’s almost July.) “Shimmering” (Ventura River), 18”x24”, Oil on Linen Panel. Swipe to see a couple of progress shots. #oilpaintersofamerica #montanaart #riverpainting #traditionalpainting
Yesterday’s opening reception for the @californi Yesterday’s opening reception for the @californiaartclub 114th annual Gold Medal Exhibition at @vefagallery. I didn’t take enough pics! The show is up through August 9, 2025. #californiaartclub
This Sunday (June 8, 2025) is the opening receptio This Sunday (June 8, 2025) is the opening reception of the @californiaartclub 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, hosted by @vefagallery in Torrance, CA. My oil painting “Santa Cruz Island”, 24”x30” will be available there for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds going to further the efforts of this historic club as it continues to promote traditional art and artists in California and beyond. #coastalpainting #californiapainting #californiaart #traditionalpainting
Follow on Instagram

See My Artwork

:: Ojai, California ::
:: Pasadena, California ::
:: Crested Butte, Colorado ::

Subscribe

:: Free Monthly Email Newsletter ::

Join more than 1,800 other subscribers. Because your inbox needs art!

Connect

Shop

  • Moonlit, 12x12 giclee print on paper by Dan Schultz Moonlit • 12x12 Giclee Print $55.00 – $80.00

© 2025 Dan Schultz