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Colour - Understanding vs. Perception
Developing superior colour sensitivity • by Michael Downs

Doug Swinton
May 9, 20184 min read
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Identifying and Painting Tricky Values Accurately
Light colours in shadow & dark colours in light • Art Lesson by Doug Swinton

Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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Creative Process (Part 3)
The Artistic Method Continued • Article by Doug Swinton

Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20183 min read
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7 Reasons Why Figure Drawing is Important for Every Artist
Maintaining the practice (and discipline) of the artist.

Doug Swinton
Apr 9, 20184 min read
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The Artistic Method (Part 2)
Creative Process Part 2 • Article by Brian Batista

Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20182 min read
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The Creative Process (Part 1)
An Internal Game • Article by Brian Batista

Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20183 min read
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Top 200 Things That Will Make You a Better Artist.
The award goes to Doug Swinton. Ladies and Gentlemen, this year’s Award For Writing Art Stuff goes to… Doug Swinton! Let’s go back in...

Doug Swinton
Jan 17, 201814 min read
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How To Sign Your Painting
Do not use your regular signature.
Full name? Surname only? Initials?

Doug Swinton
Jan 10, 20184 min read
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10 Things To Ask Yourself While Painting
Self-critique checklist for painters.

Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20172 min read
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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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