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10 Things That Cause Mud in a Painting.
Your painting may not be as fresh as it could be.
Doug Swinton
Oct 9, 20174 min read
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Top 10 Art Books (2014) Every Artist Should Own
Know Stuff. Paint Better.
Doug Swinton
Sep 9, 20172 min read
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5 things you didn’t know about Bob Ross.
"There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend."
Doug Swinton
Sep 9, 20174 min read
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Repetition is the key to painting mastery.
Discipline needed for artistic self-realization.
Doug Swinton
Aug 9, 20172 min read
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Life Drawing Forms the "Bones"
Why every artist should draw from life
Doug Swinton
Aug 9, 20172 min read
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10 things I know about painting fall trees
Painting Tips & Tricks for artists
Doug Swinton
Jul 9, 20172 min read
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4 Things To Get Right Before Painting
Don't reach for that brush until you have the essentials covered.
Doug Swinton
Jul 9, 20173 min read
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Art Marketing Blame Game
Since the economy took a downturn I have watched many artists struggle while others carried on as usual.
Doug Swinton
Jun 9, 20173 min read
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Drawing On Experience
Material Study of Graphite on Paper
Doug Swinton
May 9, 20173 min read
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Paula Henchell • Oil Painting Step-By-Step • Flower Fairy
We are always proud to showcase the talents and achievements of our art instructors.
Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20171 min read
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Rain, Rain, Go Away... Wait... Rain, Rain Stay and Play!
Painting rainy scenes takes a bit of skill but the potential for a great painting is worth the effort. Here is why.
Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20172 min read
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12 Ideas for Keeping Things Fresh in Your Art Studio.
Strategies to prevent boredom from creeping into your art practice.
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20173 min read
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7 Benefits of Painting with a Limited Palette
Achieve a greater balance through your painting.
Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20173 min read
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11 Things I Know About Painting Nocturnes
Oddly, not a lot of artists paint nocturnal paintings.
Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20175 min read
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10 Tips on Painting Realistic Snow
Stop shovelling it and go paint it!
Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20172 min read
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Colour Review: Gamblin Warm White Oil Paint
This is a completely different colour to the normal Titanium Buff that is offered by most oil manufactures.
Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20171 min read
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Painting Secret #44 - Sky Holes in Trees
"In between the bouffanty sections is the key."
Doug Swinton
Dec 10, 20162 min read
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Drawing
Drawing. That simple art exercise that eludes some artists and yet elates others.
Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20163 min read
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10 Things I Know About Painting
Since the day the late Brock Linehan asked me "What do you know for sure?", and I had trouble answering.
Doug Swinton
Apr 4, 20162 min read
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10 Things I learned about painting fall colours from my trip to Alaska
Autumn Painting Tips from a Northern Excursion.
Doug Swinton
Jan 10, 20163 min read
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