Everything You Need to Know About Glazing Oil Paintings

One of the most asked about techniques in oil painting is glazing! Old masters like Vermeer used it ...

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An Explanation of the Fat Over Lean Rule

The concept I found most confusing when I was learning oil painting was how to follow the Fat Over L...

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Underpaintings: Imprimatura and Grisaille Explained

If you're a new painter looking to understand terms related to underpaintings that look like Greek t...

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5 Reasons You Should Copy a Master Portrait Painting

Art students and amateurs alike have been copying the works of masters for centuries. Some people th...

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What's the Difference Between Alla Prima and Indirect Painting?

It's said that painting approaches can fall into one of two categories: Alla Prima (also known as Di...

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Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere

I love how atmospheric perspective can make orange look purple and green appear blue in the distance...

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Understanding Blue: Mixing Navy and Turquoise

Have you tried to mix a blue, only to go back and forth between it being too dark and too gray? Wond...

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How to Paint Realistic Hair in Oil

Painting hair is a big challenge, and you're going to learn the 3 Secrets of Painting Hair in Oil, P...

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How to Open Stuck Oil Paint Tubes

If you are frustrated trying to open paint tubes with stuck lids, please put down the pliers! I have...

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Materials: Brushes for Oil Painting

Don’t know where to begin when it comes to all the paint brush options? Do you need the most exp

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How to Mix the Color Yellow: Color Theory 101

They say the color yellow can’t be mixed, but what about when the yellow you need doesn’t match what...

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3 Reasons to Use a Limited Palette in Your Next Painting

The more the merrier, right? Well, not always!

There’s nothing wrong with loading every color you c...

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