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Tip of the Day - Many people ask me where I get my inspirations
Tip of the Day - Many people ask me where I get my inspirations for my paintings. Most of my inspiration comes from everyday experience or things that...

Tip of the Day - Gesso is an acrylic based primer used for sealing
Tip of the Day - Gesso is an acrylic based primer used for sealing canvases. Because of its consistency and blending abilities I use it when base coat...

Tip of the Day. - Acrylics - Ill be honest, I had forgotten how
Tip of the Day. - Acrylics - Ill be honest, I had forgotten how much fun painting with acrylics could be. Looking for a quick and easy background? Gra...

Tip of the Day - Canvas - So you bought stretched canvas and
Tip of the Day - Canvas - So you bought stretched canvas and started a painting but youve given up hope on it looking like you wanted it to. What do y...

Tip of the Day - In the field - When working in the field, my
Tip of the Day - In the field - When working in the field, my sketch book and pencils arent all I take with me but I want to travel as light as possib...

Tip of the Day - Cape Hatteras - Lets leave our sandpipers for now
Tip of the Day - Cape Hatteras - Lets leave our sandpipers for now and move over to the water. For this were going to layer four different colors in a...

Tip of the Day - Color - Many times I hear concerns from artists
Tip of the Day - Color - Many times I hear concerns from artists about the colors in their painting not looking right. For this lesson I have to go ba...

Tip of the Day - Reflectives - No, not reflections, reflectives.
Tip of the Day - Reflectives - No, not reflections, reflectives. When painting we have to keep everything in mind. We are, for the most part illusioni...

Tip of the Day - Gouache - Gouache (pronounced gwaash) is a
Tip of the Day - Gouache - Gouache (pronounced gwaash) is a heavily pigmented water based paint. I usually use this paint for highlights. When using g...