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Doug Swinton

Nov 94 min read

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

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Doug Swinton

Sep 304 min read

What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.

Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.

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Explorers | Not knowing what lies ahead.

Doug Swinton

Aug 103 min read

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.

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How To Use Colour Temperature In Your Painting.

Doug Swinton

Jun 224 min read

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.

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TOD 1027 | When to decide to quit on a painting.

Doug Swinton

Apr 274 min read

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.

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10 Things I Know About The Figure and How It Relates To The Landscape

Doug Swinton

Mar 164 min read

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.

1,834 views16 comments

10 things to make a foreground work in a painting.

Doug Swinton

Feb 162 min read

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.

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Doug Swinton

Jan 182 min read

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.

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Doug Swinton

Nov 19, 20234 min read

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, 20233 min read

10 things I know about painting edges.

Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!

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What to do when you know you need to do something... but what? Self-critique.

Doug Swinton

Sep 16, 20233 min read

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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Eliminating Detail From Your Painting | Rocky Road Ice Cream

Doug Swinton

Aug 19, 20233 min read

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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Putting a Little More Zip in Your Painting

Doug Swinton

Jul 2, 20235 min read

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.

1,534 views20 comments

The Three-Act Play | What to look for in a painting.

Doug Swinton

May 19, 20234 min read

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, 20233 min read

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, 20234 min read

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.

1,958 views19 comments

Revisiting "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon

Doug Swinton

Feb 10, 20233 min read

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...

1,462 views18 comments

Doug Swinton

Jan 7, 20235 min read

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.

1,707 views21 comments

10 New Year's Resolutions To Ponder For Artists

Doug Swinton

Dec 10, 20225 min read

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!

1,222 views19 comments

Ten things to know about travelling and painting

Doug Swinton

Oct 8, 20227 min read

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.

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