November 6, 2025 3:26 pm

Step by Step To Begin Your Oil Painting

I had the following question sent to me: “Pretend it’s the very first time you tried to paint — could […]

Should You Oil Paint Dark to Light or the Other Way Around?

I think most art students have heard the old adage "You paint dark to light." One of the most basic principles of oil painting…

A lot of people think color mixing means “find the closest color on the palette and lighten or darken it.” […]

So, a few days ago I was walking through the park and came across what was obviously an art class […]

Choosing the right canvas can make or break your painting — but most beginners start off on the wrong foot […]

Here is a painting, an oil study I did. I took photos of the work in different stages so you […]

Rabbit skin glue has been used for centuries as a traditional sizing for oil painting and gilding. Its main purpose […]