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Alla Prima Painting – The Process
Alla prima painting is an Italian phrase that translates into ‘at first…
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My Featured Painting – "Hope Floats"
Recently, I have had many requests to share the inspiration behind my…
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Watercolor Painting & Its Materials for the Beginner
Raised on a horse farm with artists prevalent in my family, I was destined to…
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Palette Tips – Organize Your Oil Paints
It was not until I switched from acrylic paints to oils that I understood the…
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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…
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A Favorite Book: “Composition of Outdoor Painting” by Edgar Payne
One of my most cherished artistic possessions is the little book, Composition…
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Painting for the Gilcrease Museum
(Hummingbird & Teacup 8x10, by Lori McNee; 2009 American Art in Miniature…
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A Favorite Book – "Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting" by John F. Carlson
On my personal artistic journey I have found many books that have become some…
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A Brush with Danger: Plein Air Painting in the Backcountry
During the summer months here in Idaho, I spend a lot of time exploring and…
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Survival Tips for the Outdoor Painter & Enthusiast
Painting pretty pictures in the great out-of-doors is not just another…