Create real rust effects in your mixed-media art with rust powder and oxidation techniques. This post explains how to develop natural patina, textured surfaces, cracked formations, and aged, weathered tones. Perfect for artists exploring texture, abstract expressionism, and experimental surfaces, the guide covers materials, layering strategies, and creative approaches for incorporating rust into your designs.

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As I continue my exploration of oil painting, I'm diving into the fascinating world of cold wax medium. This technique allows for incredible depth, texture, and layering—perfect for my approach to textural expressionism. Cold wax, mixed with oil paint, creates a matte, velvety finish and encourages experimentation with scraping, incising, and layering. To build a solid foundation, I've gathered a list of references and resources that offer insights into materials, techniques,

Zermatt Collection: Between Ochre and Graphite captures the quiet tension between misty skies and sun-warmed stone in the Swiss Alps

Pink was never part of my palette—until a breathtaking Hawaiian sunset transformed the way I saw color, leading me to embrace its serenity

The Zermatt Collection  captures moments where earth and sky meet in breathless silence. Each painting reflects not just a landscape, but a feeling — the rising mist, the pull of distant peaks, the flicker of light across ancient stone.Though each piece stands on its own, they all unfolded through a shared rhythm — a journey from chaos to clarity, from texture to light. Below, I invite you to step into this journey: from the first marks to the final breath of color, see how e

Color mixing is both an art and a science, and understanding the temperature of pigments—whether they are warm or cool—is essential for achieving vibrant, clean mixtures. Every color family has both warm and cool variations and knowing how they interact will elevate your painting skills. Warm vs. Cool Pigments: Why It Matters Each pigment has an undertone that leans toward either a warm (yellow/red-biased) or cool (blue-biased) spectrum. Mixing pigments without considering th

Inspiration doesn’t just come from what we see—it’s about what we feel, what lingers in our memory, and how we translate that essence...