Category: Painting

26 Oct, 2025

Portrait Artist Rates 2025: How Much Do Portraits Cost?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 26 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover 2025 portrait artist rates, how medium, size, and experience affect pricing, and get practical tips for budgeting your custom portrait.

18 Oct, 2025

Two Main Types of Landscape Paintings Explained

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 18 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover the two main types of landscape paintings-idealized and observational-along with their history, key artists, and how to tell them apart in just a few minutes.

15 Oct, 2025

Portrait Painting Costs: How Much to Pay for a Custom Portrait

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 15 2025 | | 0 Comments

Learn the full breakdown of portrait painting costs, from medium and size to artist experience. Get budgeting tips, real price examples, and a FAQ to guide your commission.

14 Oct, 2025

Painting Order for Landscape Paintings: Start with the Background or Foreground?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 14 2025 | | 0 Comments

Learn the optimal painting order for landscape artworks, from value studies to glazing, with practical steps, tips, and a clear pros‑cons table.

9 Oct, 2025

Best Landscape Painting Styles: Which One Suits Your Vision?

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 9 2025 | | 0 Comments

Explore the top landscape painting styles-from Realism to Abstract-compare their traits, find the right fit, and get practical tips to master your chosen approach.

4 Oct, 2025

Grisaille Technique Explained: History, Materials & How‑to Guide

by Alaric Westcombe | Oct, 4 2025 | | 0 Comments

Learn what the grisaille technique is, its history, materials, step‑by‑step guide and tips for creating striking monochrome artworks.

27 Sep, 2025

Best Surface for Portrait Painting: Canvas, Panel, or Paper?

by Alaric Westcombe | Sep, 27 2025 | | 0 Comments

Discover the ideal surface for portrait painting. Compare canvas, linen, wood panels, and more to choose the perfect base for oil or acrylic portraits.

20 Sep, 2025

Can You Roll Watercolor Paintings? Safe Storage & Shipping Guide

by Alaric Westcombe | Sep, 20 2025 | | 0 Comments

Yes, you can roll some watercolor paintings-carefully, and not always. Learn when it’s safe, how to do it right, better alternatives, and how to flatten a rolled piece.

7 Aug, 2025

How Much to Charge for a Portrait Painting: Pricing Guide for Artists

by Alaric Westcombe | Aug, 7 2025 | | 0 Comments

Struggling to nail down your portrait painting prices? Discover tips, real-world data, and practical strategies to set fair and profitable rates.

20 Jul, 2025

How to Activate Oil Paint: Solvents, Mediums, and Painter’s Secrets

by Alaric Westcombe | Jul, 20 2025 | | 0 Comments

Explore what actually activates oil paint. Discover which solvents and mediums work best, plus practical tips and fun facts for every oil painter.

11 Jul, 2025

Slow Over Fast Rule in Oil Painting: Essential Techniques for Brilliant Results

by Alaric Westcombe | Jul, 11 2025 | | 0 Comments

Understanding the 'slow over fast' rule is key for oil painters. Learn how this technique impacts paint drying, layer stability, and your masterpiece's longevity.

10 Jul, 2025

Best Colors for Portraits: Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Hue

by Alaric Westcombe | Jul, 10 2025 | | 0 Comments

Find out which colors look best in portraits, whether for photos or paintings. Get expert advice, surprising facts, and easy-to-use tips to make your portraits pop.