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…

Create Texture & Application in Paint using Yin Yang


For generations, oil paint has been admired for its impasto effects with…

Artistic Temperament – What to Do When it Strikes!


It’s not unusual for artists to become frustrated when  struggling with a…