Category Archives: How To

Here are a few tips and tricks for when you are starting out with oil paints. Continue reading →

You love the scene in front of you when you go out to paint, but how much of the view should you put into the painting, and how much should you leave out? Continue reading →

In school we learned the basics of mixing colors, but once you begin oil painting what you think you know about color combinations turns to mud. Continue reading →

How and when to varnish an oil painting to improve and protect the surface so it will last for years. Continue reading →

Some suggestions for how to hang, move, or repair your paintings. Continue reading →