Here’s something I don’t talk about much: the thickness of my paintings. As the size of the painting increases, I also increase the depth of the panel. It’s completely subjective, but to me, a larger painting with more depth feels more substantial. It creates a kind of physical presence that matches the scale of the work. When something is big but thin, it can feel a little too light, like it’s missing weight or intention. For me, thickness adds to the statement the painting is making. Just some
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One of the things that happens when I work with oil paint is everything starts to get messy. My gloves get covered, the tubes get smeared, and before long I can’t even tell what color is what. To keep things moving, I sort all my paints into containers by color. One for reds, one for blues, greens, yellows, and so on. That way I can just reach in and grab what I need without slowing down. Before I paint, I always take a few minutes to reorganize. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference
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71 reactions · 7 comments | At various stages I glaze my paintings. This has a way of bringing up the texture and harmonizing the color. It also is such a different motion than painting so it feels great. The painting changes quickly when glazing. | Nicholas Wilton | Facebook
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