Plein-aire portability: a quick tip
If you have tried your hand at landscape painting, you may have found, as I did, that taking your wet […]
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Colour Charts: Red + Blue = Green
Why make colour charts? There are several compelling reasons why I wanted to make my own colour charts. It all
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Palette Systems
When I first wanted to start painting I wondered which colours to buy. I did some research and discovered many
The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 2 of 2
The search for the perfect drawing paper, part 2: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the
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The Perfect Paper: A profile. Part 1 of 2
The search for the perfect drawing paper: As an artist you are likely to take an interest the paper you’re
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Materials, Painting
Original ochre and our Artist Ancestors
You may have read recent press coverage of the discovery in South Africa of 100,000 year old ochre based oil
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What kind of Charcoal are you using?
I am often asked, “What kind of charcoal are you using?” There are a few kinds of charcoal but their
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