Tips
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 [...]
Happy New Year
Sorry, I have had a brief time out here but these busy days got the best of me. Now, how many times have we been hearing….new year…..new you!!
Well, I am wondering with all the new resolutions being made, if any of them include perhaps more painting? It does not matter for me, I don’t ever [...]
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 [...]
The Right Brush for the Job
I am always amazed when a new student comes to class or when I go out to teach a seminar, that when I begin talking about brushes, the students have brought the cheapest brushes they could find. There must be some significant meaning behind this but I have not quite figured it out yet. People [...]
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