South African artist Leonie Brown creates complex dreamlike paintings containing hidden messages. Visit her website to view more of her fascinating portfolio. “I Will Watch Over You” oil and cold wax on canvas, 150cm x 120cm I have spent the last few years exploring the human condition and […]
Oil
The ignorant idiots who’ve been assaulting artwork all-around Europe are now reportedly threatening to begin slashing paintings – inspite of the simple fact the oil in the paintings is nothing to do with the oil they are protesting about. Alex De Koning, a spokesman for Just End Oil, explained it […]
Recently I shared that my students were doing Shape Stations (or centers) in the art room. I did this after the success of both our Dot Day and Line Study stations. I’m loving the exploration the kids are able to do and the kids are loving it…for the same reasons. […]
Jackson’s Curated Sets are made up of high quality materials, carefully selected by experienced artists, beautifully boxed and wrapped in hand painted paper, and ready to be gifted. Here, the artists Julia Trickey, Kit Boyd and Ruth Murray tested the Botanical Watercolour Set, Lino Printmaking Set and the Oil Painting […]
My Name is Sean O’Grady and I’m a landscape painter and pet portrait artist. I dwell in the gorgeous county of Dorset. I work exclusively in oil paint as I get pleasure from the richness of the colors and textures you can generate. I’m right here to share with you […]
The subject of what mediums to use for oil painting causes so much confusion to oil painters of all levels! In this two-part blog post I offer some clarity on the subject to help you decide if and when and which mediums to use in your oil paintings. This post […]