Classes

Seeing a Trend

I have been noticing these past few months that more and more people over the age of fifty-five are enrolling in painting classes.  The comments I have heard many times are that these folks have always wanted to paint but have never had the time or money to invest in themselves.  Now that family is [...]


Canvas Preference

There are many different types of canvas available and it is difficult to tell you which one is best.   It comes down to just a personal preference.  After many trials and experimentation,  my canvas of choice is smooth or portrait grade cotton duck.
I do not paint and I prefer my students not to paint on [...]


Caring for your Brushes

Now that you  understand what type of brush to use, the next most common question I get is….How do I care for my brushes?   Because good brushes can be an expensive investment,  good care should be taken when cleaning and maintaining them.
First of all,  when you purchase a brush,  it quite often comes with a [...]


Hello Everyone!

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