The Painter's Block
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Studio Safety: Essential Tips for Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Oil Painting Workspace
Oil painting is one of the most enjoyable mediums to paint in and is a popular medium for several reasons. However when working in oils, it's important to understand what the risks...
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The Pros and Cons of Natural Bristle vs Synthetic Hair Brushes for Painting: Which is Best for You?
You're browsing through the brushes at the art store and become overwhelmed by all the types available. Don't sweat it, we've all been there. The biggest category you might notice however,...
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Understanding the Differences Between Heavy Body, Soft Body, and Fluid Acrylic Paints
One of the most common questions I get regarding acrylic paint is whether to use heavy or soft body. Now, the answer to that is mostly going to depend on...
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The Best Oil Painting Mediums to Enhance Your Artworks
Oil painting mediums can be a little overwhelming due to the sheer number of them available. What are they even? Well, they are additives that come in all types and are...
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Caring for Your Art: Essential Tips for Cleaning and Preserving Original Paintings
Owning an original painting can be a wonderful experience, but it's important to not forget about caring for it. In this article we'll go over the basics for cleaning and...
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A Brief History of Acrylic Paint: Understanding What Acrylics Are and Why Artists Use Them
What is acrylic paint and where did it come from? In this article we're going to go over the history of acrylics and why artists use them today in their artwork....
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The Best Acrylic Paints for Beginners and Professionals: A Comprehensive Review to Help You Choose
Whether you're just starting out with acrylic painting or are in search of some new paints to try, it can be overwhelming trying to decide between all the different types...
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Untold Memories - The Lost Stories Of The Wilderness
Simply put, time spent in the wild is time well spent. Wandering the landscape is what we were made for, and the wild always rewards this. Whether it's an attempt...
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Oil Ground vs Acrylic Gesso: Choosing the Right Primer for Your Oil Paintings
Oil ground and acrylic gesso are both used as a primer or base coat for oil painting, but you might be wondering what to use and why. In this article we'll...
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The Color Wheel for Artists: Understanding Its Importance and How to Use it in Your Art
What is the color wheel and do I need to know it in order to paint or draw well? In this article I'm going to help you understand the color...
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Framing Paper Art Prints: How to Choose the Right Frame for Your Artwork and Protect Your Investment
Framing is a great way to protect and display the print. It can enhance any room and it can act as a focal piece or it can simply be a complimentary...
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Properly Lighting Artwork in Your Home: The Best Lights to Use for Paintings and How to Install Them
One of the most overlooked aspect to owning an original piece of art might be how you light it. I see improperly lit paintings all the time, especially in homes, and...
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.