Tag: oil paint
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Product Focus: Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors
I love a good origin story. Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors are born from an artist who started making artist quality oil paint in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for himself and his friends.
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Genius at a Larger Scale
Larger Scale Genius. Large scale paintings that maintain their depth and quality while being true to their subject are difficult to create. It takes skill to bring your vision to life when you scale up a creative process such as painting. What do a French Romanticist, a Pop Artist, and a YBA all have in…
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Dutch Nocturne
Painting Nocturnes in Oil. One of my favorite genres of landscape painting is the Nocturne. Much like walking out into the night, attempting to paint nocturnes in oil is like entering a different realm where you will be tested. You need to let go and trust your skills. Be confident in the painting process and…
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Francis Bacon: Raw Application
A friend recently posted a photo of their visit to Francis Bacon’s studio. What an organic, crazy, and chaotic looking space. Seeing the image reminded me of his paintings, and what an original character Francis Bacon was, how powerful and provocative his paintings still are. I was lucky enough to see a retrospective of Bacon’s…
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The Hudson River School
The Hudson River School, a mid-19th-century American art movement, celebrated the sublime beauty of nature through luminous landscape paintings. These artists ventured into the wilderness armed with essential equipment that allowed them to capture the awe-inspiring views with precision. Easel and Palette: The Hudson River School painters relied on portable easels and palettes for plein…
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Simplicity of the Zorn Palette
The Zorn Palette In the vast tapestry of art, color has the power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and create worlds. The Zorn palette, named after the Swedish maestro Anders Zorn, is a testament to the beauty that can be achieved through a limited yet harmonious selection of colors. With just four pigments—yellow ochre, vermilion,…
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Master’s Palette: Rembrandt
Rembrandt’s Color Palette Rembrandt van Rijn remains an eternal icon of art, celebrated for his exceptional skill and also for his distinct palette. His mastery over colors has intrigued art enthusiasts for centuries, and understanding the pigments he used provides a fascinating glimpse into his genius. Rembrandt’s Palette: A Historical Palette Rembrandt’s color palette was…