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What is “fat over lean” when it applies to oil paints?

I have heard some artists use the expression “fat over lean” when referring to painting with oils. What does it mean? Continue reading

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Artist glossaries

Glossaries of art terms for artists Continue reading

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What does your palette say about you?

What determines what color you should use for your oil painting? What causes an artist to gravitate to one color over another? What does the choice of colors say about the artist? How many colors should an artist have on their palette? Continue reading

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