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How to Gesso a Canvas

How to Gesso a Canvas

Gesso is a primer that helps create a smooth, even surface for painting and protects the canvas from the oils in the paint.  This guide provides a step-by-step process for...

How to Gesso a Canvas

Gesso is a primer that helps create a smooth, even surface for painting and protects the canvas from the oils in the paint.  This guide provides a step-by-step process for...

The Importance of Cleaning Your Brushes

The Importance of Cleaning Your Brushes

In this blog post, we explore the importance of cleaning paint brushes regularly to maintain their quality, performance, and longevity.  I provide instructions on how to clean oil and acrylic...

The Importance of Cleaning Your Brushes

In this blog post, we explore the importance of cleaning paint brushes regularly to maintain their quality, performance, and longevity.  I provide instructions on how to clean oil and acrylic...

How to Get Started with Oil Painting

How to Get Started with Oil Painting

In this comprehensive blog post, we delve into the captivating world of oil painting, exploring its unique characteristics, techniques, and essential materials. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting,...

How to Get Started with Oil Painting

In this comprehensive blog post, we delve into the captivating world of oil painting, exploring its unique characteristics, techniques, and essential materials. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting,...

Navigating Expectations and Embracing Evolution

Navigating Expectations and Embracing Evolution

It's been over 30 years since I embarked on my journey as an artist (from high school to now), and what a journey it has been! As a Gen X'er,...

Navigating Expectations and Embracing Evolution

It's been over 30 years since I embarked on my journey as an artist (from high school to now), and what a journey it has been! As a Gen X'er,...