Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting

What is Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting? Want Less Cracking in Your Oil Painting? Many oil painters will advocate “Fat over Lean” painting but not everyone knows exactly what that means. Today, we are going to explore that topic and share some of the best new mediums to improve your oil painting. Fat Over…..

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Jerry's -- 07/10/2014

Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors – A ‘Painter’s Paint’

Each color is ground to enhance the beauty and luminosity specific to that particular pigment. From the very beginning Williamsburg has been known as a ‘painter’s paint.’ The founder of the company, Carl Plansky, was first and foremost a painter by both temperament and training. Everything he made was infused with a painter’s sense of…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 04/09/2014

What is Underpainting in Oil Painting?

Underpainting with Oils: Why You Need to Do It Sometimes when starting a new oil painting, nothing can be more intimidating than a big white blank canvas staring you down. Each paint squeezed out on your palette looking more vibrant, vivid and intimidating. If you’re the type of person who see’s that blank canvas and…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 24/06/2014

Impasto Techniques the Masters Used

Which Masters Used Impasto and How You Can Too Impasto is a technique used in painting where paint is laid on thickly to give a painting texture and an almost 3D effect. It can be accomplished with mediums such as acrylic, oil, or gouache. Early in painting, it was thought that the image being captured…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 04/03/2014

Oil Painting Tips for Beginners

5 Pro Tips for the Beginning Oil Painter Oil Painting can be quite tricky, especially for beginners. But with the right knowledge and the perfect paint and mediums, oil painting can be an amazing experience and you might find it better than using acrylics. With the right paints and these oil painting tips, you’ll be…..

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Jerry's -- 22/02/2014

Great Gifts List for the Oil Painter

Jerry’s has all the answers! Holiday Wish List For The Oil Painter Having trouble searching for the perfect item for the Oil Painter in your life this winter? Look no further than Jerry’s Artarama where we have gifts for all oil painters from beginners to advanced professionals! If you’re stumped on what to get your…..

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Jerry's -- 19/12/2013

What do I do after I finish my oil painting?

So you’ve finished painting. Now what? You’ve just finished painting your masterpiece. A magnificent oil painting that you want to hang in your living room or even a museum for the rest of your life. All of a sudden, you begin to notice all the dust, dirt and pollution that your masterpiece needs to be…..

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Jerry's -- 07/09/2013

Portrait Painting in Oils by Arist Brian Neher

  Why does professional portrait artist Brian Neher use LUKAS 1862 Oils? Brian Neher is an award-winning portrait artist who has captured the likenesses of clients of all ages. His work has been shown at the Portrait Institute in Manhattan, N.Y., as well as in American Artist magazine. He has received recognition in the National…..

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Jerry's -- 25/07/2012

A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art Project with Sandy Nelson

Sandy Nelson has been a professional artist for many years. She studied Fine Art and painting at the University of KY and the Scottsdale Art School. Her portraits and landscapes have been accepted to national juried competitions from Maine to California, many winning national awards. Her work is included in over 60 corporate and museum…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 31/05/2012

Coastal Color: The Paintings of Sandy Nelson

Artist Spotlight – Sandy NelsonCoastal Color: The Paintings of Sandy Nelson Her work is included in over 60 corporate and museum collections including those of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart and George Steinbrenner, owner of the NY Yankees. She was named one of the top 200 artists in 1993 by the Artists’ Magazine and has…..

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Jerrys Blog Squad -- 28/05/2012

Prove It! The Color White

Prove It! Different shades of white are all around us in the paint world, but do we really need that much variety? Find out in this monochromatic episode of Prove It!, where Mikey G. will try to answer the question, “Is white really just one color?” Come along with Mikey on a visit to his…..

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Jerry's -- 03/04/2012

LUKAS 1862 Oils: A Letter From Jerry’s President

Compromise on cost, not quality! As many of you may know, this year is LUKAS’ 150th Anniversary!  Founded in 1862 by Dr. Franz Schoenfeld, LUKAS has been making professional paints ever since, and are internationally recognized as a top artists’ color maker.  Using only the finest pigments, binders, and milling methods, LUKAS colors are used…..

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Jerry's -- 24/02/2012

Winsor & Newton: The World’s Finest Artists’ Materials

175 years of fine art supplies Chances are, if you’re an artist, you’re familiar with Winsor & Newton , and for good reason! This world-famous company produces some of the finest and most popular art supplies available in the industry: from paints and mediums to canvas, brushes, paper, and everything in between! Winsor & Newton…..

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Jerry's -- 26/08/2011

Neutral Grey Palettes Will Change Your Painting Forever

Tonal palettes that will change your painting forever — See colors just as they will appear on your canvas! We are so excited here at Jerry’s Artarama that the new line of SoHo True Color Peel Off Neutral Grey Palettes have come into stock! The SoHo “Magic” True Color Peel Off Neutral Grey Palettes not…..

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Jerry's -- 12/08/2011

Why Artists Love To Use LUKAS Paints!

Legendary Quality Paints, High Performance, Great Prices! Many of you are probably already familiar with German-made LUKAS paints: with a history spanning back almost 150 years, LUKAS has consistently produced high quality, artist grade paints of the finest caliber — and has a dedicated following to prove it! If, however, you have never had the…..

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Jerry's -- 08/07/2011