Painting with oils

I have always had trouble mixing my colors just right. I've tried using a color wheel, comparing to other colors, mixing on canvas as well as many other methods. The method I've come to use "with dad's help" is to keep it simple. not to use to many or to much color in the mix is vital. and after mixing take a small amount and dabble it on the canvas. you never know you just may like what you come up with!

Don't be afraid

One thing I was always tought by mom was not no make a mess. Well, when it came time to learn how to paint, dad said "Don't be afraid to make a mess, you can always paint over it"

Whats the meaning of all this!

This blog is a place where our family of artists can come together and share information and how to's on painting and our lives growing up as children Fred Thrasher a Kentucky artist.