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Over the years, I've seen artists make a lot of costly mistakes. I have learned from these mistakes, and I want to share six tips on how you, beginner or not, can avoid them. 

Mistake #1: Ignoring Design

One of the biggest differences between a mediocre painting and a great painting is often...

 Would you like to simplify your painting process, avoid wasting time, and avoid a lot of frustration when things aren't going the way that you want? Then please. . . PLEASE don't use the advice I'm about to give you! 

If you've been around me at all you know that I love to jokingly use reverse ...

Here's a quick Acrylic Painting tip. One thing I see Acrylic artists - especially new artists - do all the time is choose a reference photo then skip straight to painting. The problem with this is that a scene can often go from a 6/10 to a 9/10 with a few small tweaks to the design via thumbnail ...

Reference photos are a seriously underrated aspect of painting. I often get asked the questions "What makes a good reference photo?"

Whenever I get asked this question by students I always answer, "It comes down to design." 

When I'm looking at a photograph, there are a few design elements that ar...

"What is the best earth-friendly way to dispose of your paints?"

Sara asked, "What is the best earth-friendly way to dispose of your paints in your water?" When I lived in Vancouver, BC, they did a really great job of having paint recycling places, and it was a free opportunity for anybody. You c...

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Announcements

1. Color Course is coming up, starting Nov 5, 2019. The first lesson will be available on that date.

2. We are creating a track called "Acrylic Like a Boss." If you are a member of Acrylic University (have access ...