Category: Start Here

It’s not about painting to sell. If selling is your ambition then you will never be a successful painter. Have the ambition to be a very good painter who

Note: I want to say that the following post is given entirely within the context of representative painting, specifically realistic plein air painting, that is, plein air painting that

So much to think about when you are about to begin a plein air painting! To keep from being overwhelmed from the start and to insure success,  take

This is the short list of tools and gear you ought to bring for every paint out. Lots more could be added but don’t forget these! Portable “French”

There’s a lot to remember when you are out there painting but here’s the best short list you can tuck away in your mind or print out and

What does writing have to do with painting? For a dedicated painter—especially one just starting out—writing serves to anchor the experience. It allows you to examine your time