What do “indirect” and “alla prima” mean?
Alla prima and indirect painting: two oil painting approaches, one continuum, and what’s the actual difference?
Monday Morning Art School: the danger of safe color
Safe color can flatten strong paintings; learn how chroma, color mixing, and palette choices create compelling, vibrant art.
Am I being selfish?
Is investing time and money in a painting workshop selfish—or is it responsible stewardship of your creative growth and long-term artistic practice?
Riley the Museum Dog
Meet Riley the Museum Dog at MFA Boston, a sweet story about dogs, art, and the Museum of Fine Arts for your Christmas Eve.
Monday Morning Art School: design elements
Subject matter is important, but it’s always design elements and composition that shape strong paintings.