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60/30/10 - Balance and Visual Interest in a Colour Scheme.
The 60/30/10 Split. This is a great technique to capture balance and visual interest in a colour scheme. This can be used not only for paintings but also logos, brands, interiors, graphic design, websites and more.

Doug Swinton
Jun 143 min read
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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
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My top 3 pieces of art content. Written & Video (Done by Doug Swinton)
See Doug Swinton's top 3 written and video posts. From impact to value, we have found these got the highest engagement.

Doug Swinton
Feb 223 min read
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Creative Ways to Get Your Artistic Juices Flowing
Get your creative juices flowing when you're stuck in painter's block with these 10 tips and exercises.

Doug Swinton
Jan 183 min read
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Intuition In Art
Where does intuition come from? Intuition comes from experience. The more you practice something the more your subconscious will take over.

Doug Swinton
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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10 Reasons I Like To Use Gouache
From its portability and water solubility to its versatility across surfaces and opacity levels, gouache offers unique benefits for artists

Doug Swinton
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.

Doug Swinton
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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Explorers | Not knowing what lies ahead.
It takes a special breed of human to go forth and see what's out there with no idea of what’s ahead.

Doug Swinton
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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How To Use Colour Temperature In Your Painting.
How to cool or warm colours when you're painting. Tips and tricks on how to use white.

Doug Swinton
Jun 23, 20244 min read
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TOD 1027 | When to decide to quit on a painting.
Don't get married to your painting. Sometimes you have to know when to give up and start over.

Doug Swinton
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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10 Things I Know About The Figure and How It Relates To The Landscape
Explore the dynamic relationship between figures and landscapes through 10 insightful observations.

Doug Swinton
Mar 17, 20244 min read
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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
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Principles of Design When Painting
Learn about preferred colours from a survey of 2500 people. Doug shows the results and says what he thinks about them.

Doug Swinton
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Artists Paintbrushes and Their Uses
Discover the art of brushwork with our comprehensive guide to different types of paint brushes. From flat to round, find the perfect tool.

Doug Swinton
Nov 19, 20234 min read
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10 things I know about painting edges.
Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!

Doug Swinton
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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What to do when you know you need to do something... but what? Self-critique.
The five dominations of painting. Learn what makes a painting interesting to look at.

Doug Swinton
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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Eliminating Detail From Your Painting | Rocky Road Ice Cream
Unlock the beauty of rock scenes with our expert tips. Experience the power of eliminating detail from your painting.

Doug Swinton
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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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
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The Three-Act Play | What to look for in a painting.
The setup, the climax and the resolution. Every play or sitcom has a three-act play in it. So does artwork.

Doug Swinton
May 19, 20234 min read
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Drama vs Atmosphere In Painting
When do we use Drama or Atmosphere? These are just more tools to put in your toolbox to use whenever you want.

Doug Swinton
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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