Knowledge base

Frequently Asked Questions | General

Where did you learn how to paint? I am mostly self-taught but I have also learned a lot from my father, who is also an oil painter. I have been developing my own oil painting technique for over 25-...

Frequently Asked Questions | Equipment

What is the difference between oil painting on panels and canvas? The technique I have developed over the many years I have been painting can be done either on a smooth canvas or a smooth panel. Wh...

How to varnish an oil painting

How to varnish an oil painting   After all the hard work and time that you’ve spent completing your oil painting, you’ll want to make sure that it’s protected. You may think that a glass frame woul...

What is glazing in oil painting?

Glazing is a technique that I use a lot in my oil paintings. In fact, it is one of the techniques I use to make my oil paintings look more photorealistic. For example, I use glazes when painting sh...

Wet-on-wet oil painting method explained

The wet-on-wet oil painting technique is exactly how it sounds, painting directly on top of wet paint without allowing the lower layer to dry. For this reason, the wet-on-wet method is also referre...

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...