See Doug Swinton's top 3 written and video posts. From impact to value, we have found these got the highest engagement.

Get your creative juices flowing when you're stuck in painter's block with these 10 tips and exercises.

From its portability and water solubility to its versatility across surfaces and opacity levels, gouache offers unique benefits for artists

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

It takes a special breed of human to go forth and see what's out there with no idea of what’s ahead.

How to cool or warm colours when you're painting. Tips and tricks on how to use white.

Sometimes a fresh start in the same location doesn't cut it. A: you need to start over, B: you need to move your location.

Don't get married to your painting. Sometimes you have to know when to give up and start over.

Explore the dynamic relationship between figures and landscapes through 10 insightful observations.

10 things to keep in mind that will help you make a foreground work in a painting.

Learn about preferred colours from a survey of 2500 people. Doug shows the results and says what he thinks about them.

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

Unlock the beauty of rock scenes with our expert tips. Experience the power of eliminating detail from your painting.

Discover the secrets of putting more zip in your paintings. Learn about the power of shadows, playing with light, and complimentary colours.

The setup, the climax and the resolution. Every play or sitcom has a three-act play in it. So does artwork.

When do we use Drama or Atmosphere? These are just more tools to put in your toolbox to use whenever you want.

8 tips about painting on large canvases. There are a few things that you need to think about that change from painting small.

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...

Critiquing your own work can be hard. Understanding how to critique yourself can make things easier and end in a better result.

Here are 10 new years resolutions to think about or accomplish if you're an artist. Keep the motivation alive!