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Why Varnish Your Oil Paintings?
Why varnish your oil paintings? One of the most common reasons is that once…
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My New Gouache Painting Setup Is So Cute!
My new gouache painting setup is so cute! ❤️ In a quest for improving my…
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Three Tips to Paint Like a French Impressionist
Modern-day French Impressionist, Valerie Collymore grew up in the south of…
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2023 Plein Air Painting Workshop in Athens and Greek Islands with Lori McNee
Have you dreamed of traveling to Greece? Well, your dreams can come true!…
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Water Mixable Oil Glazing and Scumbling Add Depth to Paintings
If your oil paintings look flat and lifeless give oil glazing and scumbling a…
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DIY Plein Air Painting Easel For Watercolor or Gouache
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The Simple Secret to Painting Raw Canvas Edges
Here is my simple secret to painting raw canvas edges. This quick tip will work…
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An Easy Way to Travel with Wet Oil Paintings
Here's my best fine art tip for traveling with wet oil paintings! 🎨 While…
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Charming Oil Paintings on Watercolor Postcards
Recently, on Instagram I shared the unveiling or ‘un-taping’ of my four little…
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Back to Basics Using the Grid Method for Better Painting
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