by Tracy Algar | Nov 14, 2024 | Process
The things I absolutely cannot paint without. This is a thorough list of the art supplies that I currently use for creating my paintings. None are the links are affiliate links. Let’s start with the paint I paint with South African paint for economic and...
by Tracy Algar | Jun 8, 2023 | Process
Value is the foundation of a successful painting. It refers to how light or dark a colour is, and is more important than colour itself for creating a sense of form, depth, and convincing light. Without proper values, even the most beautiful colours will be...
by Tracy Algar | Feb 3, 2023 | Process
A few weeks ago on a very windy day when my friend Cathy and I went up to Stanford Hills to paint. It was a strong Southeaster and not a sheltered spot in sight (except indoors, but we didn’t want to be indoors). We decided to go down to Blue Moon Farm where...
by Tracy Algar | Jan 28, 2023 | Process
What are the reasons to use a limited palette? And what limited palette can I use for landscapes? My limited palette of Zellen artists’ oil paint. Firstly, I’m a plein air oil painter, so I don’t paint in a studio very often. I carry my studio on my back, which...
