The OPEN Call for Entries for The Royal Institute of Water Colours (RI) Annual Exhibition in 2023 has been published. It invites submissions from both International and British artists over 18 years of age. The RI’s annual exhibition has been described by Rosa Sepple, Former President of the RI as…. “the […]
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Prizewinners at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2022
I’m very pleased to see that both the website of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Mall Galleries have lists of the Prizewinners at the Annual Exhibition 2022 – currently on display at the Mall Galleries until 10th December 2022 You can view them via the following links […]
Master Your Mediums: A Guide for Oil Painters: PART I of II
I demonstrate this oil painting technique in my online course Glazing and Scumbling Roses. The subject of what mediums to use for oil painting causes so much confusion to oil painters of all levels! In this two-part blog post I offer some clarity on the subject to help you decide […]
Master Your Mediums: A Guide for Oil Painters: PART II of II
This article is Part II, so if you have not still, study Section I first! There I discuss oil mediums, solvents, and the mediums that I Never use or recommend. Sound, Particle-Based “Mediums” Technically these are additives, not mediums, but checking out their homes prospects me to the medium I […]