Gamblin's Portland Greys Set

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Some neat things I learned while experimenting with this set of greys from Gamblin. https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/gamblins-arist-grade-greys-set

Painting Lupines

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Painting lupines! https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/painting-lupines-f44

Sketching a Snowy Mountain Range

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The latest column from Painting to See: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/sketching-a-snowy-mountain-range

Digital Painting as a Precursor to Actual Painting

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How would this work?  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

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

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 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.

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.

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 

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

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

The Dose Makes the Poison: Are Water-Miscible Oil Paints Safe?

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Good news for oil painters -- you can still paint with traditional oils and not worry about solvents. Read all about it here!