Blogs 4/11

The Art of War

The Art of War (Sunzi bingfa) is a 5th-century BC military book written by the Chinese strategist Sun-Tzu (aka Sunzi or Sun Wu from the...

Can Pelican's Fly?

Well, it depends on the skill of the launch. All good paintings need that first leap of faith, then diligent work, and steadfast resolve...

Art Lesson: For the Love of Lapis Lazuli

Here's a link to a professional review of Michael Harding's Lapis Lazuli oil paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_-Bm-bWvk...

Art Lesson: From Rublev Colours

Here's a link to Virgil Elliott's blog from Rublev Oil Paints https://www.naturalpigments.com/artist-materials/mars-brown-transparent-iro...

Art Lesson: Mixing Violet Red & Ruby Red

Art Lesson from Vasari Oil Paints, New York City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSNbuuNZK7s&t&mc_cid=2da88cfa28&mc_eid=8dae2152b7...

St. Michael, Patron Saint of Paratroopers

"Saint Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of Paratroopers, defend us in battle, be our defense against wickedness and snares of the...

Calm Before the Storm

#plan #prepare #perform #silveroakart

Liberty or Death?

Denis Diderot was an 18th century French linguist, philosopher, and art critic.... predicted the optimal language for speaking truth and...

We are now offering direct scheduling of art lessons. Just click on the Book a Lesson button at the bottom of our website. 3 sessions...

Art Competition for Students

Click photo to link to submission guidelines. Good Luck! #silveroakart #artcompetition #oilpaintersofamerica

Oil Painting & Drawing