Michael SkalkaSep 30, 20214 minThrough Thick or Thin?I am focusing on paint viscosity while working on some big pictures that required a large quantity of oil paint. This got me thinking...
Michael SkalkaSep 21, 20214 minCaffeine and ColorThe story behind colors takes one to many different places. It is a story of people and their personal accomplishments. This one is...
Michael SkalkaSep 16, 20213 minPermanent Green LightLet’s explore another of what art material manufacturers sometimes refer to as “convenience colors.” This means a color that can be mixed...
Michael SkalkaSep 9, 20213 minStretching and Straining (Canvas, That Is)An artist can get a bit spoiled by continuously painting on pre-primed panels because it is easy to forget the steps needed to prepare a...
Michael SkalkaSep 2, 20215 minA Primer on Primers -"A Little Dab Will Do Ya."Oil Penetration The same question appears repeatedly on various social media sites that utilize crowd-sourced responses. The question:...