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Drawing On Experience
Material Study of Graphite on Paper

Doug Swinton
May 10, 20173 min read


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 10, 20171 min read


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 10, 20172 min read


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


7 Benefits of Painting with a Limited Palette
Achieve a greater balance through your painting.

Doug Swinton
Mar 10, 20173 min read


11 Things I Know About Painting Nocturnes
Oddly, not a lot of artists paint nocturnal paintings.

Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20175 min read


10 Tips on Painting Realistic Snow
Stop shovelling it and go paint it!

Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20172 min read


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


Painting Secret #44 - Sky Holes in Trees
"In between the bouffanty sections is the key."

Doug Swinton
Dec 10, 20162 min read


Product Review: Gamblin Solvent-Free Oil Painting Gel
Creamy. Very creamy. I have found my new addiction!

Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20162 min read


Drawing
Drawing. That simple art exercise that eludes some artists and yet elates others.

Doug Swinton
Nov 10, 20163 min read


Dear Mr. Swinton: Regarding your 10 Tips for Outdoor Painting
"The more vertical the object the darker in value it is."

Doug Swinton
Sep 10, 20161 min read


Outdoor Painting Tips for the Plein Air Painter
9 tips from Doug Swinton

Doug Swinton
Aug 10, 20162 min read


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 5, 20162 min read


Packing for Painting
Tips and tricks on traveling with your art supplies.

Doug Swinton
Feb 5, 20162 min read


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


Southwest Art Magazine - October 2012
"The thing that attracted me to draw Brandi was the simplicity of her image. When I saw her I thought she would make an awesome drawing.

Doug Swinton
Jan 5, 20161 min read


Visiting Alaska 2015
Let your dreams grow and the artwork will follow.

Doug Swinton
Dec 10, 20153 min read


Spark Your Creativity by Doodling.
Being self-critical is a waste of time. Try drawing instead.

Doug Swinton
Dec 5, 20152 min read


Introduction: Pigment of Love - RED
Add depth to your palette with this comprehensive guide to the history and variety of different red pigments. "Red is the colour of fire...

Doug Swinton
Nov 5, 20156 min read
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