Squinting for oil Painting values edges and more

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  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    You have a faithful follower here.

    saludos,
    raulito

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  2. GreenTea&SympathyApril 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Nice post. I'll return to your blog. And nice to hear you found my blog and commented. Thanks!
    Jean

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  3. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    A question:
    Is your breathing pattern somewhat altered? They tell me that mine is. I think it has to do with holding one's breath while applying the paint, then when you do a couple of brush strokes you breath again...have you heard of this before?

    saludos,
    raulito

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  4. JenniApril 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Thanks for posting a comment on my blog,especially from a professional oil painter, it meant a lot. I'm going to follow your blog because I've always wnated to know more about oil painting. Thanks Jennifer

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  5. JillApril 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Great blog! Thanks for the comment on Jill's life! Your paintings are beautiful.

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  6. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Happy Easter to you too. I love your blog, your paintings and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

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  7. HollyberriesApril 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Sorry to post this but i'm still very new to this and i can't seem to send replies (and happy easter monday to you too) to answer your question i went on google and if you were refering to the game or the movies the answer would be no for the movie the very tomb raider game was made in 1996 while the first movie was made in 2001. Btw I saw some of your paintings and as an art student i tip my non-existant hat to you :3.

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  8. Jared M.April 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Nice blog! I like the pieces that you have up on here. I haven't picked up my brush in a while.

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  9. Lady VApril 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I am glad to know that someone enjoys my silliness :)

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  10. nzflutterbyApril 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Easter Daniel.

    Interesting about squinting for the edges (as well as values)

    Thank you.

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  11. KenzieApril 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Daniel,
    Thanks for visiting my blog and for spreading the word on the dresses there. I have a lot of vintage clothing at www.lovintage.etsy.com that they may be interested in too.
    Thanks for the tips on art. All my stuff is packed away since we are mid-move, and I am going crazy! I hope this move will be over soon.
    Kenzie

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  12. HollyberriesApril 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    hey daniel
    thanks for being the first to read my blog and hopefully in the near future more people will know about this too and share what they believe. in the mean time would you mind spreading the word to your other friends or people you know that might be interested in it? thanks again and happy tuesday :)

    Holly

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  13. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Wow! Your artwork is truly amazing and beautiful! I love it...I will actually be starting oil painting in the near future, so all of these tips will surely work for me. :) Thank you!

    -Skye

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  14. JamesApril 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Squinting never helped me much. It just gave me early wrinkles between the eyes.

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  15. DonnaApril 28, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Daniel! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Holy cow, when I grow up I want to be able to paint even a smidgen as good as you! I see from your bio that you are a huge pet/animal/dog lover. Ditto here! It was a pleasure visiting!... Donna

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  16. GiovannaApril 28, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hi! Thank you so much for visiting my blog :) Your work is amazing!!

    Best,

    Giovanna
    Boho Market

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  17. Lori at Jarvis HouseApril 29, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Dear Daniel, I linked your blog to the Jarvis House Blog. I was an elementary art teacher for 35+ years, now I draw, apint with oils, and volunteer quite a bit here on Long Island. My other interest is my 12 month garden. Cheers and thanks for reading the Jarvis House blog and commenting on my photos. Lori

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  18. FayeApril 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Daniel,
    Your Blog looks very interesting and I will get so much out of it. Thanks for popping by my Blog. Looking forward to further posts.
    ~Faye@ Dutch Gramma

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  19. Happy Little Trees StudioApril 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Great tips for everyone in your blog! I'll be referring others!

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  20. Ernie HendrixApril 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    You must have been on quite a blog hop yesterday. Thanks so much for visiting me and I hope you'll have an occasion to visit my main blog. I'm quite happy to have found your blog and have placed it in my blog reader. I've listened to quite a few of your videos and have enjoyed all of them.

    (Ms.) Ernie
    Gypsy Gold Studio &
    Consolidated Diversification

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  21. Painting Tips and TricksApril 29, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks all for all your nice comments! Best to all of you...Daniel

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  22. Traci O'Very CoveyApril 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful work! And, a nicely done and informative video Daniel. I am impressed!

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  23. Ann KnickerbockerApril 29, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Love the squinting video! I also get good results by: placing a painting upside down, or looking at it from an angle... sometimes even crossing the room and seeing it at a real distance helps me see strengths and weaknesses... have a good weekend!
    thanks....

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  24. Samuel AraújoApril 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Great paintings. :D

    juliokansas3d.blogspot.com

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  25. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Daniel,
    Thanks for commenting on my vector art blog. I have been off line for a while and am pleased to be back and able to read your informative blog again. Contact me about any feedback how I could improve my site or feel free to ask any questions.
    Col

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  26. karen wardleApril 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I enjoy viewing your blog, I will be back for more. We never stop being students of art. Thanks for your comment on my latest work.

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  27. TaissiaApril 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you so much for checking out my blog!! Your YT videos are very informative.. Im following you here & subbd on YouTube :)

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  28. annechovieApril 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Very interesting! Thanks -Have a great weekend.

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  29. ImBlogCrazyApril 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I've stopped by here several times now Daniel, and continue to be impressed with your work.

    I did a post on your blog April 20th and borrowed one of your paintings to show your work. I hope you don't mind.
    Dave Stancliff
    As It Stands Blog

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  30. Bitty_DavisApril 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Daniel, Thank you for stopping by my blog "ThyroidThoughts" I enjoyed to information on your blog. Your work is beautiful. You are very gifted. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others. (keep on dancing)

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  31. Sandra WilkesMay 1, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Daniel,
    Thought I had left a oomment earlier...maybe so on an earlier post. I like to learn all I cam about art. Thanks for your site. Looks like you have a good readership too! And thanks for the visit.
    Sandra

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  32. Just Stuff From a BoomerMay 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I did stop by in the past but was very overwhelmed by all that I do not know about painting. My goal now is to look at one technique at a time.

    You are an inspiration.

    Just Stuff From a Boomer

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  33. HollsterMay 2, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    This is such a helpful blog! I'd like to pick up my oils again, so this is a wonderful resource! Hope you had a wonderful Easter as well!

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  34. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    So glad you stopped by my blog! I will surely be visiting your blog often!

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  35. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thank you for checking out my blog. I really like your blog and I am going to come back and really study it. I like to paint and I can see how all your tips would be so helpful.

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  36. Kari WhitingMay 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks for responding. I didn't know that was how the blog button worked but very interesting.

    Kari

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  37. Art4UMay 6, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Great Blog Daniel!
    Thanks for visiting my Blog, and for your kind Comments, much appreciated
    x Julie x

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  38. The accidental cookMay 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Amazing blog.Thanks for the beautiful paintings, you made our day (my mom and I, both artists). Thank you for checking out my blog, hope it's helpful.I'll definetly follow yours, we all need beauty in our lives.

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