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The Pleasure of Loose Soil
Today I transplanted a few tomatoes. What struck me wasn’t the tomatoes. It was the soil. The trowel slid into […]
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Step by Step To Begin Your Oil Painting
I had the following question sent to me: “Pretend it’s the very first time you tried to paint — could […]
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Should You Oil Paint Dark to Light or the Other Way Around?
I think most art students have heard the old adage "You paint dark to light." One of the most basic principles of oil painting…
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How to Really Mix Color (Using Orange as the Demo)
A lot of people think color mixing means “find the closest color on the palette and lighten or darken it.” […]
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Garden Journal – September 24, 2005 – Zone 7b (Bronx, NY)
A practical look at the late-September garden rhythm in Zone 7b, focusing on small daily tasks, fall crops, and preparing […]
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Example of why a different way of teaching oil painting is needed
So, a few days ago I was walking through the park and came across what was obviously an art class […]
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One Line of Evidence for the Party Switch
The former Confederate states flipped their voting record in Presidential elections. Many people today are pushing the narrative that the […]
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Understanding Canvases for Oil Painting: Cotton vs. Linen
Choosing the right canvas can make or break your painting — but most beginners start off on the wrong foot […]
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