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Doug Swinton
Feb 223 min read
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.
1,200 views
22 comments

Doug Swinton
Jan 183 min read
When Your Mojo Won't Go | Get the creative juices flowing.
Get your creative juices flowing when you're stuck in painter's block with these 10 tips and exercises.
1,134 views
28 comments


Doug Swinton
Nov 9, 20244 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
1,374 views
93 comments


Doug Swinton
Oct 1, 20244 min read
What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.
1,605 views
47 comments


Doug Swinton
Aug 10, 20243 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.
951 views
36 comments


Doug Swinton
Jun 23, 20244 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.
1,674 views
39 comments


Doug Swinton
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Moving is Grooving! What to do when your Plein Air painting won't work.
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.
1,117 views
37 comments


Doug Swinton
Apr 27, 20244 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.
1,708 views
37 comments


Doug Swinton
Mar 17, 20244 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.
2,011 views
29 comments


Doug Swinton
Feb 16, 20242 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.
2,329 views
54 comments


Doug Swinton
Jan 18, 20242 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.
2,046 views
33 comments

Doug Swinton
Oct 13, 20233 min read
10 things I know about painting edges.
Unlock the secrets of painting edges with these 10 expert tips!
2,220 views
32 comments


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.
2,647 views
30 comments


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.
1,567 views
29 comments


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.
1,772 views
59 comments


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.
1,602 views
32 comments

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.
2,020 views
32 comments

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...
1,490 views
27 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.
1,742 views
29 comments

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!
1,234 views
28 comments
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