The Painter's Block
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The Language of Birds: How Understanding Bird Calls Enhances Your Outdoor Experience
When you're outside soaking up nature, the songs of birds serve as the backdrop to your experience. Far from just pleasant sounds, these vocalizations are the heartbeat of avian communication....
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Choosing the Right Hiking Pack: A Guide to Picking the Best Backpack for the Mountains
What you should consider when shopping for a hiking pack Choosing the right backpack for hiking in the mountains can feel like an overwhelming task for both beginners and experts. With so...
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What Do I Need For Camp Cooking? Gear Recommendations and Recipe Ideas
No matter where and how we're camping, food is always involved. Cooking is an essential part of the camping experience and it should be an enjoyable one because there's nothing...
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Anyone Can Go Car Camping - Here's How
Imagine this, you're feeling the need to get out and spend some time in nature so you decide do pack up the car, find a spot to set up for...
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Camping Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Gear for Your Next Trip
Note: This blog contains affiliate links and purchasing through them supports our site at no extra cost to you. So, you're going camping! Planning and packing for an adventure is...
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The Old West Through The Eyes of a Painter
A little over two years ago I had the fortune of exploring the high deserts of Utah. I was familiar with the landscape, but never had the time to fully...
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How the Great Smoky Mountains changed my life
If you're an artist it's hard to beat the inspiration one can find in the the Great Smoky Mountains and particularly within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although it's easy...
About The Blog
Welcome to 'The Painter's Block,' the art and outdoor blog that covers everything from art collecting to our relationship with nature. Here you'll find helpful information for artists and oil painting along with topics I love related to wildlife and the great outdoors. I share with you all the things I learn and experience through my journey as a traditional artist as well as what inspires my art.