Blondheim Art Original Paintings

Trees on County Road 225
18x24 inches
oil on canvas
gold frame
1500.00

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Painters Tip


Start a Painters Exchange


For those of you who teach painting, or belong to groups who meet to paint together, here is a handy way to assist each other.

I don't know about you, but I seem to accumulate brushes, canvases and paints that I thought I wanted, but discovered that I did not like for various reasons. I like to try a lot of different colors etc, and sometimes they are just not fo me.

Since I have lot of workshop students who come to my studio, I am going to start an exchange program. I keep a box of various used supplies that I no longer want and I'm going to put it out for painters to rummage through and try a tube of paint they might like or a brush. I used to do this regularly but got out of the habit. One of my students was able to complete her palette out of my exchange box for a workshop out of state. Yesterday, a student dropped by and got three canvases that had old paintings on them. She will sand them down and re prime them for new paintings.

Students and my artist friends can also bring their contribution of paints/brushes to me for the box, so the exchange continues. Don't forget art books, drawing materials, art paper and other items that you no longer want. Most of this stuff has little resale value, so it's a good idea to have an exchange instead. Everybody has a free art supply store.

You will need to have a designated studio for this where everyone meets regularly, or assign one person to run the exchange from the trunk of their car if you are meeting at painting places. Be fair and contribute your materials so that no one has the burden of giving out supplies alone. Don't be greedy. Take one item at a time, so that others may choose too. No need for paperwork or records. It truely is a free exchange.