Digital Painting as a Precursor to Actual Painting

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How would this work?  Find out here.

Is Art a Struggle?

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Is Art a struggle?  Find out here.

The Continuing Adventures of Gouache

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Gouache or not to gouache? https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/the-continuing-adventures-of-gouache

Free Post: Truth in Painting

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Free column on Substack:  Some thoughts on truth in painting: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/truth-in-painting

Demonstration: Using Casein and India Ink to Enhance Form on an Ink Field Sketch

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A video demonstration for paid subscribers! https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/demo-using-casein-and-india-ink-to

Paint...or Take Photos?

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Some history here, and advice. https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/paintor-take-photos

Step-by-Step: Autumn's Turn - 18x24 Oil Demonstration

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Primer for Plein Air: Part 7 / Making a Painting

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Here's the final installment of my Primer for Plein Air series!

Primer for Plein Air / Part 6 / Value Sketches

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Here's Part 6 of my Primer for Plein Air series

Primer for Plein Air: Part 5 / Location and Picking a Subject

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Location, location, location -- it's true, especially in the world of plein air painting.  Check it out here.

Book Excerpt: Gear & Materials

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Here's an excerpt from my new book, THROUGH A PAINTER'S BRUSH: SCOTLAND! It's the chapter on gear and materials.  I'm making this post free for everyone.

Primer for Plein Air, Part 4: Setting a Goal

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Here's part 4 of my Primer for Plein Air: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/primer-for-plein-air-part-4-setting

Product Review: Palette Scout

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Here's something new for helping you to understand color concepts: Palette Scout

Primer for Plein Air: Paint, Pastels and Paper

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Here's Part 3 of my Primer for Plein Air!

Primer for Plein Air, Part 2: Tools and Stuff

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Here's part two of my Primer for Plein Air. https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/primer-for-plein-air-part-2-tools

Mixing Media

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Mixing media - Can you? Should you? Find out here.

Primer for Plein Air - Part 1, Easels and Boxes

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It's time to sharpen up those brushes!  Here's Part 1 of my Primer for Plein Air.

Primer for Plein Air - Coming Soon!

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If you subscribe to my Substack, you'll be happy to know that I'm posting a series of articles that I consider a Primer for Plein Air.  Get ready for plein air painting season!

Should I Publish a Book of my Art, Part 2

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Should you publish a book of your art?  Here's part 2.

Should I Publish a Book of my Art, Part 1

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Should you publish a book of your art?  Here's part 1.

It Doesn't Get Much Simpler Than This

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Here's what I'm doing lately to clear my head and refresh my soul: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/simple-pleasures 

Return to the Sedona Plein Air Festival

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I'm heading back to the Sedona Plein Air Festival this October as invited artist!  Details here: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/return-to-the-sedona-plein-air-festival

The Golden Ratio: Fact or Fiction?

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Do you use compositional tools like the Golden Ratio in your art?  Check out my thoughts: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/the-golden-ratio-fact-or-fiction

Master Class: Color Palettes

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Curious about color palettes? https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/master-class-color-palettes-and-color-9a9

New Course! Gouache Outdoors

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I’m pleased to announce that my new Plein Air Essentials course, Gouache Outdoors, is now ready for you! If you’ve been looking for a convenient and very portable plein air sketching medium, gouache is it.

The course features over two hours of video, three full demonstrations, plus plenty of discussion on gear and materials and process. What’s more, at the end of the course, I show you how I take the three demonstrations from the field and make final adjustments in the studio.

The price of the course is $24.99. but I will be giving monthly discounts to my web site visitors. Right now, until February 18, 2025, you can get it for only $17.99! Click here to have the coupon automatically applied to the course. (You can also just preview the course with the same link if you wish.)

Oil Painting Demonstration: Portsoy, 11x14

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Here's a short video of step-by-step oil painting.  View it here.

The Importance of Practice and How to Do It

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We'll all agree: Practice is key!
https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-practice-and-how