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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

Painting and Problem Solving

by Dan Schultz on September 15, 2021 with 4 Comments

“Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.” – Edgar Degas You weren’t kidding, Edgar. The more we learn and practice, the harder certain aspects of painting seem to become. It may take years … Read More

Positive Values that Practicing Art Can Teach Us

by Dan Schultz on December 16, 2020 with 6 Comments

As 2020 comes to a close, many of us are feeling a bit beaten up by the unexpected events that have occurred this year. In many ways, we’ve had very little control over what’s been happening around us, leading to … Read More

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