Painting is one of the oldest forms of fine art known; and oil painting is one of the earliest forms and mediums used. Here is a great 7+ minute video showing some techniques in oil painting. Enjoy!

Whenever I taught art classes at the local Boys and Girls Club or in private sessions the one thing I would always require: a sketchbook. Many artist, writers and musicians hit creative blocks. And many struggle with how to get out of them. One of the best ways is the use of a sketchbook. Now [...]

Selecting the Right Brush for the Job>>
December 21st, 2007
Any artist knows that there are hundreds of brushes available on the market today.  Everything from synthetic hog’s hair to natural sable is available.  But the question is which to use for which job?  As an artist who works in a variety of mediums this can be [...]

As artists we tend to get caught up in what medium we are using and struggle to see art in other mediums.  Some of us at least struggle with this.  A good example of what I mean is the introduction of plastic as a medium.  Plastics were first introduced into the world in the late [...]