# \#painting **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/tag/painting/7.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [2026 Online Alla Prima Challenges (Series 1)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/2026-online-alla-prima-challenges-series-1/2107)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/2026-online-alla-prima-challenges-series-1/2107 "2026-07-20T16:17:26Z")
Fourth Annual Online Alla Prima Challenge (Original Series)!! 20 live painting alla prima sessions over 20 weeks (plus an introductory orientation) with painting beginning on: February 19th WHEN: Thursdays – 2 pm to 3… --- ## [Medium, Solvent, Diluent, and Binder in Painting: Definitions, Etymology, Material Roles, and Historical Usage](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/medium-solvent-diluent-and-binder-in-painting-definitions-etymology-material-roles-and-historical-usage/2110)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/medium-solvent-diluent-and-binder-in-painting-definitions-etymology-material-roles-and-historical-usage/2110 "2026-03-23T14:38:50Z")
Why “Medium” Is So Often Confusing Few terms in painting are used with greater broad-stroke ambiguity than “medium“. In common art-related conversations, some may use the word to refer to the binder in a paint system,… --- ## [Hello from Boston!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-from-boston/1555)
**Author:** [@paul.beckingham](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/paul.beckingham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-from-boston/1555 "2026-02-10T20:47:40Z")
I am Paul, I am in Boston, Ma, but originally from the UK. I am a full time painter (or unemployed, choose your own description), and I am 6 years into this wonderful adventure. I paint in oils, mostly still life and fl… --- ## [The Physics of Dust in the Studio: What Moves, What Sticks, and Why](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-physics-of-dust-in-the-studio-what-moves-what-sticks-and-why/2096)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-physics-of-dust-in-the-studio-what-moves-what-sticks-and-why/2096 "2026-01-11T14:54:15Z")
Dust seems like a minor annoyance until you see it wreck a dark glaze or throw sparkles into a perfect shadow. But these aren’t just random intrusions; they’re predictable outcomes of how particles behave in the air. … --- ## [Suggest best sketch notebook](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/suggest-best-sketch-notebook/2105)
**Author:** [@olivia11](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/olivia11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/suggest-best-sketch-notebook/2105 "2026-01-06T09:44:27Z")
suggest me best sketch book for sketching thank you --- ## [Searching the Grounds: Acrylic vs Oil Grounds for Oil Paint](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/searching-the-grounds-acrylic-vs-oil-grounds-for-oil-paint/2079)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/searching-the-grounds-acrylic-vs-oil-grounds-for-oil-paint/2079 "2025-08-24T18:42:19Z")
Searching the Grounds: A Historical and Technical Comparison between Acrylic and Oil Grounds for Oil Painters The preparation of a painting surface has always been one of the most critical steps in creating durable an… --- ## [Before and after LOD/LOP](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/before-and-after-lod-lop/2055)
**Author:** [@mokxmatic](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/mokxmatic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/before-and-after-lod-lop/2055 "2025-06-28T18:51:07Z")
I am currently doing the LOD and would very much like if some of you would post images of your work pre and post you completed the LOD and LOP. It’s not meant as a quality control or “how good you will become after doin… --- ## [SID (Support Induced Discoloration)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/sid-support-induced-discoloration/1997)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/sid-support-induced-discoloration/1997 "2025-03-11T00:00:11Z")
Understanding Support Induced Discoloration (SID) and Its Effects on Painting Grounds While watching several colleagues priming a number of Masonite panels with Acrylic Gesso (Acrylic Dispersion Primer), I noticed o… --- ## [How to render mechanical details](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/how-to-render-mechanical-details/1044)
**Author:** [@rhys](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/rhys)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/how-to-render-mechanical-details/1044 "2025-02-27T04:58:45Z")
Hello there, I follow Anthony on instagram and have found my way here in my thirst for knowledge! I am looking for resources on trompe l’oeil painting, and specifically, the technical process of replicating highly deta… --- ## [Crispening, Bartleson-Breneman, and Backgrounds](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/crispening-bartleson-breneman-and-backgrounds/343)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/crispening-bartleson-breneman-and-backgrounds/343 "2017-04-17T13:46:12Z")
Often I have seen students work very diligently on a “tonal” subject—only to have an arbitrarily added background or surround adversely affects the vast majority of value relationships throughout. Well—before you throw a… --- ## [Visualizing the Dynamics of Oiling Out and Varnishing](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/visualizing-the-dynamics-of-oiling-out-and-varnishing/1309)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/visualizing-the-dynamics-of-oiling-out-and-varnishing/1309 "2025-01-02T18:47:13Z")
Some well-timed rain this past week granted me an opportunity (and some useful analogs) to discuss “oiling out” and varnishing. When oil paint is spread out over a surface and exposed to air, it begins a sequence of che… --- ## [Maintaining Methodologies](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/maintaining-methodologies/444)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/maintaining-methodologies/444 "2024-11-08T14:39:37Z")
I created a short video that addresses some of the questions that I receive regarding the differences in process between the my alla prima studies and my more resolved/refined works. The short answer is that my methodolo… --- ## [What are some recommended lighting options for engaging in activities like puzzles or LEGO with children?](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-are-some-recommended-lighting-options-for-engaging-in-activities-like-puzzles-or-lego-with-children/1879)
**Author:** [@CynthiaZhang](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/CynthiaZhang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/what-are-some-recommended-lighting-options-for-engaging-in-activities-like-puzzles-or-lego-with-children/1879 "2024-03-26T06:24:22Z")
I am planning to do some craft works under the light too. --- ## [VIDEO:PAINTING: Painting, Rendering, Rambling and some Grapes. (2.5 hours)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-painting-rendering-rambling-and-some-grapes-2-5-hours/1093)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-painting-rendering-rambling-and-some-grapes-2-5-hours/1093 "2024-01-17T20:01:44Z")
Here is a few hours of me rambling about painting and rendering while engaged from a small study I did a little while back. I’m hoping that you’ll find it informative! --- ## [Stop the Varnish Porn by Trevor Wade Thomas](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stop-the-varnish-porn-by-trevor-wade-thomas/1440)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stop-the-varnish-porn-by-trevor-wade-thomas/1440 "2023-08-01T00:06:12Z")
Here’s a link to a great video by Trevor Thomas on why it’s a really bad idea to “pour” varnish all over your painting. Should I brush on my varnish? What about spreading it out with a brush? Soft or stiff… --- ## [Basic Representationalism with Anthony Waichulis and Victoria Steel at the ÀNI Art Academies America](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/basic-representationalism-with-anthony-waichulis-and-victoria-steel-at-the-ani-art-academies-america/1759)
**Author:** [@anya](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/anya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/basic-representationalism-with-anthony-waichulis-and-victoria-steel-at-the-ani-art-academies-america/1759 "2023-04-18T18:37:34Z")
Consider joining Anthony Waichulis and Victoria Steel this May 10 at the ÀNI Art Academies America in Red Bank, New Jersey, for a special one-day walkthrough of basic representationalism utilizing the alla prima. Wit… --- ## [Ventrone- Copy](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ventrone-copy/1584)
**Author:** [@Jimbot](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Jimbot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:11am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ventrone-copy/1584 "2022-12-30T09:11:41Z")
Hey everyone, this is a copy of ‘Sopra il Canneto’, originally by late Luciano Ventrone from 2014-2018 (?). Two years ago, I had stumbled across his body of work serendipitously and lacking the financial funds to purcha… --- ## [Skull + Flower](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/skull-flower/1587)
**Author:** [@jesse](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/jesse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/skull-flower/1587 "2022-12-16T21:29:34Z")
Skull + Flower 40x30in --- ## [VIDEO:A Few Notes on Dust](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-a-few-notes-on-dust/1658)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-a-few-notes-on-dust/1658 "2022-12-03T17:01:03Z")
Here’s an older video that I created to address issues with accumulating dust on developing paintings (especially in works intended to have a very smooth final surface.) Hope this helps anyone facing such i… --- ## [December 2022 Art Study Prompt Challenges](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/december-2022-art-study-prompt-challenges/1651)
**Author:** [@VictoriaSteel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/VictoriaSteel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/december-2022-art-study-prompt-challenges/1651 "2022-11-29T22:29:47Z")
Hey Everyone, December 2022 is approaching. How do you feel about challenging yourself with some random art study prompts? With the help of student, Kristin Middletown, I have decided to host a series of Art Study Pr… --- ## [The Power of Grays in your Color Work](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-power-of-grays-in-your-color-work/1622)
**Author:** [@tommulliner](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tommulliner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-power-of-grays-in-your-color-work/1622 "2022-10-26T21:59:16Z")
Here’s a great video illustrating how SHIFTS towards a hue are all you need for great effect rather than adding a literal or complementary hue. This is a video made by Jeremy Vickery, a digital artist who has worked on m… --- ## [Waaay too much time spent on this](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waaay-too-much-time-spent-on-this/1505)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waaay-too-much-time-spent-on-this/1505 "2022-10-03T00:25:33Z")
This is called “Preserve” 12"x14" oil on panel. This one took me over a year. Probably an average of 6 hours a week. The toughest part is keeping motivation and objectivity. I’ve only been painting in this style for 4 ye… --- ## [Tunnel Vision](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tunnel-vision/1594)
**Author:** [@debrakeirce](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/debrakeirce)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tunnel-vision/1594 "2022-08-29T20:58:34Z")
First time posting here, but “coaxed” to do so by @MarkMcD ’s beautiful art. This is a painting I did of a moment in a little town in the Perigord region of France. People who know me, know that it makes me smile just to… --- ## [Ontological device. Acrylic on metal panel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ontological-device-acrylic-on-metal-panel/1580)
**Author:** [@gonzalogarcia](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/gonzalogarcia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ontological-device-acrylic-on-metal-panel/1580 "2022-08-10T19:07:39Z")
Acrylic on metal panel. 79" x 60" (2mts x 1,50mts) 2016 --- ## [No, the Camera is not Killing Realist Painting. A Critique of Recent Arguments](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/no-the-camera-is-not-killing-realist-painting-a-critique-of-recent-arguments/1462)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/no-the-camera-is-not-killing-realist-painting-a-critique-of-recent-arguments/1462 "2022-06-14T21:47:22Z")
Recently I came across an article on the website School of Atelier Arts titled “Why Not Just Use a Camera?” The article was written by The School of Atelier Arts, Mandy Theis. When I saw the title, I was immediately int… --- ## [An Unfinished Oil Painting](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/an-unfinished-oil-painting/1185)
**Author:** [@Alessandro\_Pedroni](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Alessandro_Pedroni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/an-unfinished-oil-painting/1185 "2020-09-30T10:49:20Z")
I dont know what is the right cathegory so publish like uncathegorized This is an oil paintig on wood m. 1x1. I have let the work unfinished --- ## [Rock, Paper, Scissors](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/rock-paper-scissors/1449)
**Author:** [@alexandra1583942](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/alexandra1583942)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/rock-paper-scissors/1449 "2022-04-19T16:22:52Z")
My first attempt at alla prima. Triptych of three canvases painted with Torrit Grey, Titanium white, black, Payne’s Grey, and Light Yellow. --- ## [A. Waichulis: Lunch Break II WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lunch-break-ii-wip-images/1195)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lunch-break-ii-wip-images/1195 "2021-08-06T04:32:28Z")
Hi all, here is an image of my latest work, “Lunch Break II” (14x11", Oil) and a few WIP images that go along with it. I hope you enjoy! Lunch Break II, 14x11", Oil --- ## [Painting Naturalistic Skin Colors by Douglas Flynt](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-naturalistic-skin-colors-by-douglas-flynt/1250)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-naturalistic-skin-colors-by-douglas-flynt/1250 "2021-01-11T15:25:47Z")
Recently contemporary artist Douglas Flynt shared his go-to portrait palette. In 2014, Douglas had presented an amazing color workshop here at the Ani Art Academies and it was incredible. As such when I saw this post, I … --- ## [Two new still lifes from last week](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/two-new-still-lifes-from-last-week/1212)
**Author:** [@zoran](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/zoran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/two-new-still-lifes-from-last-week/1212 "2020-12-01T22:37:19Z")
Hi I am doing smaller faster work now as we are moving house Wednesday so most of stuff is in the boxes , hope you like them [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/tag/painting/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=painting)