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The New "Click". Using Technology For Your Paintings.
Is using AI to help you paint cheating? From paintbrushes to photoshop read on Doug's point of view when using technology to help you paint.

Doug Swinton
May 94 min read
964 views
8 comments


What If? - Where Creativity Comes From.
Explore the "what if" factor. Embrace your unique inspirations and push boundaries to craft your art.

Doug Swinton
Oct 1, 20244 min read
1,632 views
54 comments


About Painting Large
8 tips about painting on large canvases. There are a few things that you need to think about that change from painting small.

Doug Swinton
Mar 11, 20234 min read
2,117 views
68 comments


Revisiting "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon
I just revisited Austin Kleon’s wonderful book Steal Like An Artist. At about the same time I received an email asking questions that I...

Doug Swinton
Feb 10, 20233 min read
1,502 views
31 comments


Ten things to know about travelling and painting
This article is a guide on how to have a good painting trip if you're travelling. It goes through reminders, do's and don'ts, and mindset.

Doug Swinton
Oct 8, 20227 min read
1,381 views
32 comments


Refuelling The Creative Gas Tank.
This article teaches you a few ways to re-energize your creativity by seeing someone else perform their talents.

Doug Swinton
Jul 4, 20224 min read
1,125 views
27 comments


10 Things to know before reworking a painting.
It's usually is a better idea to start from scratch. But if you are to rework a painting after a while, read this guide first.

Doug Swinton
Dec 6, 20213 min read
1,482 views
28 comments


When to quit painting before this happens.
Knowing when to quit a painting can be like diffusing a bomb. One wrong move and the whole thing blows up before your eyes!

Doug Swinton
Jun 1, 20214 min read
1,157 views
30 comments


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.

Doug Swinton
Mar 17, 20218 min read
1,821 views
27 comments


Top ten things you can do to improve your art.
If you want to take your art up a flight of stairs to the next level here are some ideas that will help get you there.

Doug Swinton
Jan 19, 20218 min read
2,538 views
34 comments


The History of Rudolph
Swinton's Holiday Newsletter As most of you who follow this newsletter know I have a thing for Santa paintings. As a kid, the night would...

Doug Swinton
Dec 20, 20201 min read
296 views
27 comments
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