The Painter's Block
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Mastering Home Décor: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Artwork or Painting for Your Interiors
If you're on the lookout for original art or exquisite art prints to enhance the atmosphere in your home, you've come to the right place. This detailed guide will equip you with the...
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Improve Your Home with Stunning Artwork: How Art Can Elevate Your Space and Décor
There are numerous ways in which art can elevate your space, leaving you with an inspired and visually enriched environment. Original oil paintings can be a powerful way to accomplish the feeling...
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How Investing in Original Artwork Can Enhance Your Life and Investment Portfolio
If you're an art enthusiast or a savvy investor who's interested in learning about artwork, I'm certain you may have pondered why owning original oil paintings is a worthwhile venture. The right...
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Email Marketing for Artists - Best Practices and Tips
As an artist, your creative journey is filled with emotion and self-expression. Sharing the process behind your masterpiece with the world is not only an invigorating experience, but a necessary one if you...
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How Long Does an Oil Painting Take to Dry? Drying Times for Oil Paint Explained
When working with oil paints, the question of how long it takes for your painting to dry is of the utmost importance. Understanding the drying process of oil paint is crucial, as...
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Mastering Oil Painting Techniques and Understanding What's Best For You
For artists, oil painting is a timeless form of art that captivates and inspires, allowing us to express our deepest emotions and visions on canvas. Learning what painting techniques are best for you is...
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Oil Painting Basics 101: Essential Tips and Information For Beginner Artists
For any artist eager to embark on their oil painting journey but unsure of where to begin, this guide is is for you. Oil painting offers what so many other paint mediums...
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Mastering Composition: Using the Rule of Thirds for Stunning Artworks and Landscapes
As an artist, I have always been obsessed with trying to create captivating artworks. Over the years, I have discovered various techniques and principles that have helped elevate my abilities...
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Landscape Painting Basics 101: 7 Beginner Tips to Improve Your Artwork
Landscape painting is an exciting way for anyone wishing to exploring their creative side. Over the years as I've studied oils and acrylics, I've stumbled upon some valuable tips and techniques that...
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Best Foundations for Your Artwork: Why Hardboard Panels are Better for Painting
A long time ago in my painting journey I decided to try and enter the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Upon reading the rules I found one thing to be very...
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The Biggest Mistake Beginner Oil Painters Make and How to Avoid It
When I first started oil painting, I vividly remember the excitement of picking up my first bit of paint on the brush. There's a certain magical quality to the medium...
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3 Reasons Why Acrylic Painting is Easier Than Oil Painting
The other day I wrote a blog covering the 5 reasons why oil painting is easier than acrylics. Although oils have become my primary medium of choice, acrylics are still...
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.