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How a 19th-Century Cat Painting Led Me to Paint a Bear
Have you ever been inspired by a painting from a bygone era? "Cat in a Summer…
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From Underpainting to Life: Mixed Media Fox Demo with Lori McNee 🦊
It's always fun to connect with online friends and followers. Today, I enjoyed…
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Witnessing Wildlife: Painting Grizzly Bear 610 and Her Cubs
Every painting has its own story; sometimes, revisiting a subject opens up…
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3 Lessons in Self-Promotion: My Personal Journey (Part 2)
Isn’t it funny how we often teach the things we’re still learning? For years,…
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The Artist’s Guide to Confident Self-Promotion (Part 1)
Self-promotion. Just the phrase can make many artists feel a little… squirmy.…
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From Artist’s Block to Awe: The Work of Roy M. Mason
When I’m feeling artistically stuck or facing a bout of artist’s block (yes, it…
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3 Practical Ways to Cultivate Belief in Your Art This New Year
As the New Year begins, there’s a sense of possibility and a fresh start. But…
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Mastering Aerial Perspective for Believable Landscape Paintings
One of the biggest artistic breakthroughs came when I finally understood aerial…
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Painting in Scotland: Capturing the Highlands with a Limited Palette
This October, I joined a group to paint the Scottish Highlands. Scotland’s…
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Top 7 Lightweight Travel Tripods for Plein Air Painting
When backpacking or traveling abroad, a sturdy, lightweight travel tripod can…