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.
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Doug Swinton
- Oct 12
- 3 min
10 things I know about painting edges.
Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!
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Doug Swinton
- Sep 16
- 3 min
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.
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Doug Swinton
- Aug 19
- 3 min
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.
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Doug Swinton
- Jul 2
- 5 min
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.
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Doug Swinton
- May 19
- 4 min
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.
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Doug Swinton
- Apr 8
- 3 min
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.
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Doug Swinton
- Mar 11
- 4 min
About Painting Large
8 tips about painting on large canvases. There are a few things that you need to think about that change from painting small.
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Doug Swinton
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Revisiting "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon
I just revisited Austin Kleon’s wonderful book Steal Like An Artist. At about the same time I received an email asking questions that I...
1,301 views1 comment
Doug Swinton
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Self Critique, Beginning To End
Critiquing your own work can be hard. Understanding how to critique yourself can make things easier and end in a better result.
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Doug Swinton
- Dec 10, 2022
- 5 min
10 New Year's Resolutions To Ponder For Artists
Here are 10 new years resolutions to think about or accomplish if you're an artist. Keep the motivation alive!
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Doug Swinton
- Oct 8, 2022
- 7 min
Ten things to know about travelling and painting
This article is a guide on how to have a good painting trip if you're travelling. It goes through reminders, do's and don'ts, and mindset.
1,225 views1 comment
Doug Swinton
- Jul 4, 2022
- 4 min
Refuelling The Creative Gas Tank.
This article teaches you a few ways to re-energize your creativity by seeing someone else perform their talents.
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Doug Swinton
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
My 5 Favourite Colour Mixes!
Shhhhh……Don’t tell anyone. This is just between us. Here are 5 top secret colour mixes that you may not have tried, but if you do they...
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Doug Swinton
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
7 Steps to paint with creative flow.
7 Steps to creative flow. Follow these steps and be free from overthinking placing you dead center in the creative zone.
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Doug Swinton
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
5 kinds of block-in methods and when to use them.
See the video about these techniques here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2HbNsqfUk8 Sometimes it is hard to get motivated after the...
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Doug Swinton
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
10 Things to know before reworking a painting.
It's usually is a better idea to start from scratch. But if you are to rework a painting after a while, read this guide first.
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Doug Swinton
- Aug 9, 2021
- 5 min
Harmony in Art.
See, the full meal deal is; You want to have a funky painting with lots of eye-popping creativity, and yet you want harmony in there too.
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Doug Swinton
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
When I met Harley Brown.
At great risk of sounding like the fan-boy I am, I would like to acknowledge a very special artist, whose name is Harley Brown.
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Doug Swinton
- Jan 19, 2021
- 8 min
Top ten things you can do to improve your art.
If you want to take your art up a flight of stairs to the next level here are some ideas that will help get you there.
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