The Oil Painter’s Guide
The following is a log of a painting I already had in progress but wanted you to be a part of. Before I start I’m going to elaborate a little bit and provide contextual information. During the creation of this piece the world has been grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, Oregon has had devastating wildfires that…
9 Important Things to Know Before Committing to an Art Show
After several years of marketing exclusively through galleries and a website I decided to look into art shows. This decision was primarily because I was a single mom and the galleries’ high commissions made it difficult to make a living. About the same time a dear friend of mine who worked in bronze was contemplating…
7 Critical Questions to Ask Galleries Before Handing Over Your Art
Part of the process of selling your artwork is finding and working with galleries. When you’re ready to approach galleries you should have a good representation of your work. I would suggest at least three to five pieces. When considering galleries it’s critically important to do your research. Look at their product line, will your…
Sales 101: Pricing & Marketing Your Artwork
When you have a small body of work, three to five pieces, it’s time to promote your business. Just as you were disciplined in producing your work, you must be disciplined in marketing. Whether painting or promoting always present your very best. Starting with the originals you choose to every statement on your website. Organize…
From Start to Finish – Completing the Masterpiece
After you have completed the underpainting and it’s thoroughly dry you may want to continue with another coat or progress to color. There’s a huge world to discover about color and I would encourage you to study it in depth. Color wheels are helpful, but simply playing and practicing with color will give you the…
How to Create the Perfect Pallet – Mixing Colors
I use a very tight palette and never vary from it. It consists of Grumbacher’s Thio Violet, Thalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, and Permalba White. Permalba White, in my opinion, is the best white on the market. You should choose the colors that reflect you. I mix all of my colors from these, creating a…
Step One – What To Do Before You Paint
The initial drawing should only be the essentials of the painting. You’re looking for the correct placement, size and balance of objects – nothing more. You should establish the vanishing point, visualize maximizing the depth perspective, light source, time of day, weather, background, foreground, your color palette, and texture…
How to: Set Up Your Workspace
Before truly diving into your first work of creative genius, it’s important to consider your work space. You’ll be spending a great deal of time there and it should be comfortable and inspiring for you.
How to Successfully Begin a Creative Work: Vision, Materials, Research & Composition
Every creative work starts with an idea, painting is no different. You must start with your vision for the work. Once you have the idea, take time to consider the type of surface or support, size, and whether to build or purchase it…
Key Questions to Ask: Work Sites and Mediums
When first venturing into the world of professional art, there are two critical components to consider: work site location and medium.
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