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Inspiration in painting isn't a mysterious gift—it's a practical craft. I debunk the myth of the lone genius and show you how to find your own spark.
Forget speed. The slow, oxidative cure of oil paint—its one to three week drying time—is what forces you to slow down, see clearly, and find inspirati...
Impasto and glazing are the two great oil painting techniques. I argue impasto wins for immediate inspiration, but glazing offers a different kind. He...
Forget the grand canvas. The real secret to inspiration is small, quick studies that let you fail fast and learn faster. Here's how to make them work ...
Stop waiting for a muse. Thick paint, fast drying, and a few historical tricks can jump-start your next painting. Here's how to use impasto and other ...