When Art and Gardening Meet


Art and gardening are two of my favorite things...add in photography, and I…

Eco Friendly Art Brands and Materials


In the recent post, How to Become An Eco Friendly Artist, artist Scott Denholm…

Happy Birthday Fine Art Tips!


This week marks the third anniversary of FineArtTips.com, so I want to take a…

If Things Aren't Going Right, Try the Left!


  The reference photo. I took this picture while in Missouri a few summers…

OMW to the OPA Western Regional Exhibition in Jackson Hole


Having just stepped off the plane yesterday from my vacation in New Zealand and…

How to Choose the Right Paint Brush for the Art Technique


A carpenter must understand how to use tools in order to build a house, so must…

The History and Importance of North Light in Your Art Studio


For centuries, artists have understood the benefits of painting with North…

Maui’s Dynamic Art Scene


Last night I took a stroll through many of Lahaina’s galleries. I was really…

Water-Mixable Oil Paints: Facts, Tips and Why I Use Them


We have all been taught that ‘oil and water do not mix’ so, how can oil paints…

How to Build a Pochade Box from a Cigar Box


POCHADE BOXES are a compact, portable painting studio in a box which work…