Earlier this year I did a deep dive into social media. I spent over 100 hours (and counting) and I cracked the new 'algo'. This video was a presentation for my coaching program and I never shared publicly until now. If you like this kinda thing, or want help with your IG comment below. I'm not a guru or agency but I have a decade of online marketing experience and am obsessive with this stuff. If there's enough interest I will take you down the rabbit hole with me.

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Demo for an upcoming intro to oil painting class. Oil on linen. Only burnt umber and ultra blue. This painting reinforced a valuable lesson - paint colors vary by manufacturer. This burnt umber is by Schmincke Mussini. It is the darkest, thickest and least saturated BU I've ever used. The paint and pigment is very good in my opinion. I recommend Schmincke Mussini. But wow, what a difference in color, or lack of color. For reference I've tried Gamblin, Winsor, Old Holland, Holbein and even M. Graham. Nothing is even close. The M.Graham is so saturated it looks like some other brands' Burnt Sienna! For the beginner painters out there, be mindful of the brands you choose and know that the colors will vary! If I was still in America I would just go Gamblin all day, everyday so I wouldn't have this problem😂. Anybody done any figure painting this week?

I share this drawing that I made with graphite and a lot of patience. Thanks for watching.