Artist Spotlite – Deborah Ellingwood

Artist Name: Deborah Ellingwood

Location: Maine

Title of Artwork: Untitled at this time

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Artist Spotlite – Michael Mackellow

Artist Name: Michael Mackellow

Location: Rojales, Costa Blanca, Spain

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You Asked – Oil Paint on Clay Board

Today’s question comes from John :

John Writes:

“I used gamblin oil paints to paint over a clayboard (ampersand). Then later I realized that clayboard might not really be ideal for oils. Is that really so and what happens to the finished painting when painted over clayboard? Hope anyone can help.”

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One on One Interview With Artist Mike Callahan

Artist Statement

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Sierra Splendor – Landscape Oil Painting Demonstration Part 2

This is Part 2 of Sierra Splendor, a Landscape Painting Demonstration by Mike Callahan.

Please click here to view Part 1 of this Demonstration.

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Pastel Portrait Demonstration of Robert Dinero

About Gerard Mineo

Gerard is a 50 year old artist from France and has been interested in art since 1983. After studying architecture for 4 years, he decided it wasn’t his calling in life, so he devoted his life to painting portraits.

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Sierra Splendor – Landscape Oil Painting Demonstration

About Mike

Mike CallahanNationally recognized, award winning artist Mike Callahan is a fourth generation Nevada native who counts himself privileged to grow up in what he believes to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains near Reno, Nevada where he still lives today. While he has been painting since childhood, he has only been painting in earnest for about the last 5 or 6 years.

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Top 3 Best Oil Paints For Beginners on a Budget

So you are ready to take your fabulous journey into the wonderful world of oil painting when you realize just how expensive supplies can be!   I know personally how frustrating it can be when you are not able to afford good quality supplies, but have no fear…  This post is going to talk about three great quality oil paint brands that will fit any budget.

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Oil Painting For Beginners – What you need to start Oil Painting

Here is a great little video from artist Andrew Whyte for all you beginner oil painters out there.  In this video Andrew talks about the various tools and supplies that he uses and recommends for beginners.  A big thanks to Andrew for making this video available.  To learn more about Andrew and to see his artwork, click here to visit his website.

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Landscape Painting Lesson By Artist Roger Bansemer

Here is a really enjoyable lesson by artist Roger Bansemer .  This demonstration was done on location at Caladesi Island off the coast of Clearwater, FL..  This is an acrylic painting demonstration of a beach landscape.

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