Knowledge base

Caring For Your Brushes

Tips for looking after your brushes. Because I use Winsor & Newton Alkyd fast drying paints, Liquin and white spirit, I usually clean any brush that I am not currently painting with.  All of th...

How to use the sketching diagram

*Watch my YouTube Video 'How to sketch out your subject prior to painting'  At the bottom of this article.   I always use the grid method for my sketches before I start painting as it helps to ensu...

How to start an oil painting by blocking in

I always start an oil painting by blocking in, and this is for two main reasons: It ensures that the white surface that I’m painting on to is completely covered It makes it a lot easier to colour ...

Beginners Guide to Start an Oil Painting

If you’re new to oil painting or thinking about signing-up to my MJS Tv, you’ll need a range of equipment to get started. 5 Equipment Essentials Over my 20-years’ experience as an artist, I’ve test...

How to Set Up a Studio

How to set up a studio If you’ve ever wondered how my studio is set up for oil painting and filming of my painting lessons, you’re in luck! Because here, I’m going to show you just how I’ve done it...