"Line is arguably the most fundamental and direct element in art, and also the most expressive ... as personal as handwriting.

Bam! Now what are you going to paint today?

there is nothing is quite as frightening and intimidating as staring at a blank sheet of paper or the vastness of an empty canvas.

A lesson on Matboards

Paintings don’t really end, they just arrive at interesting places to stop.

International Artist Magazine - Dec/Jan 2015

A lesson on mouldings

There are no definite rules but it's easy to tell when something has been overworked because it seems unsure of itself.

"I work them to a stub"

Simplify your palette by mixing your greens.

Tax credit for your classes or workshops.

Types of graphite and pencils according to their marking material:

The only synthetic bristle for oil painting.

A good frame completes a painting.

this video may or may not give you spine-chilling nightmares.

Paula Henchell - Leisure Painter Magazine - October 2013

Upon having a few wobbly pops after a good painting session, I took note of some recurring issues that every artist should consider.

If you get a chance to pick up the June/July 2013 issue of International Artist Magazine, you will learn about her process in detail.

2013 Grade 12 Western Art Scholarship Robyn Feluch takes painting classes at Swinton's with Michelle Grant (2012 Outstanding Artist...

The Western Art Collector magazine (May 2013) features one of our favourite students.