Carolyn Lewis: Painting Mood and Atmosphere in OilsCompared to other mediums, oil painting can sometimes get stuck with the reputation of being heavy and overstated. Those that are used to the light airy feeling of watercolors or acrylics might feel uncomfortable branching out into this new medium, as they are unsure of how to manipulate and coax it into a realistic format. If you're interested in taking your skills with oil painting to a new level, this workshop for intermediate oil painters by

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