Jacques-Louis David and the “Oath of the Horatii” It is almost impossible for us today to grasp the impact that a painting like David’s “Oath of the Horatii” had on […]
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Choosing a Picture from the Endless Panorama of Nature Once you are faced with nature head on, literally your first decision is what piece of it you wish to include […]
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One of the most fascinating of the developments that occurred during the 18th century was the recognition of an independent aesthetic attitude toward art, and indeed toward the world. /
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Setting up in relationship to the sun: ideally, out of the sun not in it.
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Man in nature in 17th century Netherlands Landscape painting in the netherlands in the 17th century is fascinating for many things, but certainly one of them is the balance between […]
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One of my favorite things is to travel overseas with my paintbox in checked luggage, rent a car for the week, and plan a B&B vacation that hits the best painting spots.
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One of the fundamental shifts that occurred with the emergence of Renaissance thought out of the medieval period was the growing focus on the natural world.
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In my last post I mentioned hardboard panels as my clear choice as a painting ground for Open Air Painting. Much cheaper than canvas, more durable when trucked around, easy to prepare in batches.
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It is interesting to speculate whether the art of Caravaggio – so stunning in its inventiveness and iconoclasm – would have matured into something more profound with age,
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Before you head out to paint (or draw) in the world, you need to put together a painting/drawing outfit that works for you.
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