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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

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New workshop announcement: still a year away but r New workshop announcement: still a year away but registration is open now. Plein air landscape painting in the high-key color range—at @carmelvisualarts in Carmel, CA, Sept., 2026. Come explore high-key colors with me! Find the link in my bio link tree. #highkeypainting #californialandscape #paintingworkshop #carmelcalifornia
Some thick impasto brushstrokes on this recent 24”x30”. Using the beautiful texture of oil paint to suggest the movement of water. “Tidal Motion”, oil, 24”x30”. #californiacoastline #oilpainttexture #impasto
A little painting session at the beach with a soun A little painting session at the beach with a soundtrack of ocean waves. 🌊 (Painting is 5”x7”, paint is @m.grahamco gouache, easel is u.go pochade box from @newwaveart, brushes are golden taklon from @trekell_art_supplies) #californialandscape #carpinteriacalifornia #coastalpainting
These six new paintings are ready for tomorrow’s These six new paintings are ready for tomorrow’s opening at @ohbejoyfulgallery. @staceypetersonart and I have been working toward this 2-person show for months. Great to finally see the paintings up on the gallery walls! #crestedbutte #coloradopainting #coloradolandscape
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