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Twilight, the magic of the Golden Hour and the Blue Hour

Mar 16, 20218 min read

Twilight, the magic of the Golden Hour and the Blue Hour

Bad reference = bad painting. With some timing and luck, here is another way to get some great shots for your next painting.

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10 things that offset the start of a painting.

Oct 30, 20205 min read

10 things that offset the start of a painting.

The start of a painting is sooooo important. It sets you up for success. If your start is good the chances are, you will have a good...

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10 things I Know About Painting Clouds

Aug 31, 20205 min read

10 things I Know About Painting Clouds

The sky is key to painting a believable landscape. It determines everything that is about to happen in your painting.

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9 Ways Photos Lie to a Painter

Jan 10, 20206 min read

9 Ways Photos Lie to a Painter

The devil is in the details.

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4 Types of Light To Consider When Painting

Apr 9, 20193 min read

4 Types of Light To Consider When Painting

There is a never-ending array of possibilities for how light affects the world. You may be using indoor lighting and controlling it...

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10 things to consider before taking a reference photo for your painting.

Mar 10, 20194 min read

10 things to consider before taking a reference photo for your painting.

“bad reference photo equals bad painting”.

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Photo Reference • Print vs Monitor

Jul 9, 20184 min read

Photo Reference • Print vs Monitor

Painting from a reference in your art studio.

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