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The New "Click". Using Technology For Your Paintings.
Is using AI to help you paint cheating? From paintbrushes to photoshop read on Doug's point of view when using technology to help you paint.
Doug Swinton
May 94 min read
1,110 views
22 comments
Saying More With Less When Painting.
A quick excerpt about how less is more when it comes to painting is perfectly summarized with a classic country/western song.
Doug Swinton
Sep 5, 20244 min read
1,454 views
51 comments
10 things to make a foreground work in a painting.
10 things to keep in mind that will help you make a foreground work in a painting.
Doug Swinton
Feb 16, 20242 min read
2,436 views
62 comments
Putting a Little More Zip in Your Painting
Discover the secrets of putting more zip in your paintings. Learn about the power of shadows, playing with light, and complimentary colours.
Doug Swinton
Jul 2, 20235 min read
1,608 views
34 comments
Twilight, the magic of the Golden Hour and the Blue Hour
Bad reference = bad painting. With some timing and luck, here is another way to get some great shots for your next painting.
Doug Swinton
Mar 17, 20218 min read
1,852 views
29 comments
4 Types of Light To Consider When Painting
There is a never-ending array of possibilities for how light affects the world. You may be using indoor lighting and controlling it...
Doug Swinton
Apr 10, 20193 min read
12,816 views
44 comments
10 things to consider before taking a reference photo for your painting.
“bad reference photo equals bad painting”.
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20194 min read
514 views
25 comments
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