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…

Tips for Painting Water and Reflections


A while back, a reader asked me to share some tips for painting water and the…

The Making of a Self-Taught Artist – Ludgero Mendonca


guest artist/author: Ludgero Mendonca  My name is Ludgero Mendonca. I was born…

Painting with Acrylics – The Mystery Explained!


Have you ever thought about trying your hand at painting, or wondered if…

Luminous Egg Tempera – Tips from a Master


Egg tempera painting is traditionally seen as a difficult medium due to it's…

How To Reach Beyond Your Niche on Twitter


When I first began on Twitter in March 2009, my main focus was to attract…

Painting & Playing in Provence, France


Awww...Paris. Rich in history dating  back more than two millenia, Paris has…

How to Build a Pochade Box from a Cigar Box


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

How to Pack For Painting When Traveling by Airplane


Traveling with painting gear is always a bit of a challenge, especially on an…

Local Color of the Caribbean


I am writing this post from the island of St. Thomas where I have been with my…