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Valuable Studies in Value

Valuable Studies in Value

by Dan Schultz on July 17, 2014 with 6 Comments

If you’ve been painting long, you’ve probably come to realize the importance of value relationships. And it’s likely due in part to at least one instructor’s endless reminders to SQUINT! Value (light/dark contrast) is a critical part of any successful … Read More

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I really enjoyed the chance to paint this historic I really enjoyed the chance to paint this historic Ojai ranch for a collector who grew up there, but now lives in Washington DC. The property is still owned by his family and they all have a strong connection to the ranch and their memories there. It took some time to pack and ship it off to him in DC — glad it arrived safely! 26”x52” oil on linen panel.  #californialandscape #citrusorchard #ojai #ojaicalifornia
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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
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