The 60/30/10 Split. This is a great technique to capture balance and visual interest in a colour scheme. This can be used not only for paintings but also logos, brands, interiors, graphic design, websites and more.

6 Essential tips to eliminate chaos in your paintings and photos! Simplify your art and create a clear message.

Don't get married to your painting. Sometimes you have to know when to give up and start over.

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

Here are 10 new years resolutions to think about or accomplish if you're an artist. Keep the motivation alive!

Shhhhh……Don’t tell anyone. This is just between us. Here are 5 top secret colour mixes that you may not have tried, but if you do they...

7 Steps to creative flow. Follow these steps and be free from overthinking placing you dead center in the creative zone.

See the video about these techniques here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2HbNsqfUk8 Sometimes it is hard to get motivated after the...

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

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...

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

Red is the colour of love, warmth and even aggression. It’s passionate and demands attention.