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Blog: Making & Meaning
In the academy, we are trained to be observers. We learn to paint the model in front of us, the still life on the table, or the photo on the screen with clinical precision. But there’s a silent trap in this training: Reference Dependency. Eventually, you realize that if the model walks away or the…
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Blog: Making & Meaning
When we imagine an oil painting studio, the mind often retreats to a romanticized past: a linen canvas catching the afternoon sun, the amber glow of linseed oil, and a glass jar of turpentine on a wooden table. For centuries, this atmosphere defined the medium. The solitary garret, heavy with the scent of solvents and…
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Blog: Making & Meaning
Ever catch yourself thinking, “This paint is supposed to be the best… but why doesn’t it feel like me?” I used to follow all the “rules” — buy the top tier, trust the rankings. Until I realized: picking paint isn’t just about quality. It’s about personality.
Notes on paint, wax, and the gentle spirits of nature.
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