"The Masters" Brush Cleaner and Preserver For years I have used "The Masters" Brush Cleaner and Preserver -- probably because I liked the packaging. The concept is simple: You open the container and inside you find a slightly abrasive bar of soap. Because the container is circular, it is easy...
It's time for me to throw out my old brushes and start using these new ones. Now that I think about it, some of my brushes were probably 15 years old. The bristles were getting so stiff I couldn't use them anymore. One of my "good" brushes was the...
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about my palette. I never realized how heavily I rely on the primary colors. One reason for this may be my dwindling paint supply. Since I am running out of black, I am forced to mix Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Red, and Indian...
I had no idea that there was so much scraping involved in Odd Nerdrum's painting technique! From this video clip it doesn't look as if too much is achieved by the scraping. I suppose it provides a nice thick surface to work on, and it probably allows unexpected colors to...
After taking a break from painting for a few years, I came back with a fresh outlook. I always felt that the surface of my work lacked uniformity. Some areas would be too shiny and others areas too matte. In order to correct that, I started using...
I have never had particularly good studio habits. When I was attending a summer art program one professor actually gave me his old paint brushes since mine were so worn. I made it a point to take better care of my brushes since then, but I still have quite a...