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Benefits of Underpainting

Benefits of Underpainting

by Dan Schultz on June 16, 2019 with 27 Comments

We painters are faced with a number of decisions when starting a new piece. Among these is whether to paint directly on the white canvas or to first apply a wash of color as an underpainting. In this post I’d … Read More

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It’s the last week to see Art About Agriculture at It’s the last week to see Art About Agriculture at @santapaulaartmuseum, through March 8, 2026. “Autumn Clearing”, oil, 9”x12” is one of my paintings in the show. You’ll enjoy visiting this beautiful museum! #santapaulaartmuseum #santapaula #pleinairpainting
Announcing the return of Ojai Mystique at @ojaival Announcing the return of Ojai Mystique at @ojaivalleymuseum! 19 invited artists have each created a large masterwork and a smaller companion piece featuring the beauty of the Ojai Valley landscape. These are my two paintings: 30”x40” and 9”x12”. Visit the museum website for the events schedule and join us for the free opening reception April 17, 2026. #ojai #ojaicalifornia #ojaivalley #ojaivalleymuseum #ojaimystique
So pleased that this painting found a home with a So pleased that this painting found a home with a collector who had been looking at it for more than a year. She visited my gallery several times over the months. (I painted it for the Ojai Mystique exhibition at @ojaivalleymuseum in 2023. We’re planning a second Ojai Mystique show that will open in April, 2026, by the way.) I’ve been hoping she would be the one to take it home with her and she finally did! She also became a friend along the way. 🙂 “Ojai Valley Sunset”, Oil, 28”x56”
A fun gouache from the beach last week. “Driftwood A fun gouache from the beach last week. “Driftwood Shelter”, 5”x7”. #gouacheonpaper #pacificcoast #beachpainting
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