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How to Hold a Paint Brush: A Simple Change That Can Improve Your Painting

How to Hold a Paint Brush: A Simple Change That Can Improve Your Painting

Aug 14, 2026 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

When learning to paint, there are plenty of things to think about — colour mixing, brush choice,...

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What are the Best Brushes for Beginners for Oil Painting?

What are the Best Brushes for Beginners for Oil Painting?

May 1, 2026 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Starting your oil painting journey can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different brush...

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Oil Painting Medium Explained: How To Make Liquol

Oil Painting Medium Explained: How To Make Liquol

Jan 12, 2026 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Oil painting mediums can feel mysterious and expensive. If you’ve ever looked at the price of...

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Oil Painting Glazing Essentials: How To Use Colour Glazes

Oil Painting Glazing Essentials: How To Use Colour Glazes

Jan 9, 2026 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Glazing is one of the most powerful techniques in oil painting. When used correctly, it allows...

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Understanding the Opacity of Oil Paints

Understanding the Opacity of Oil Paints

Sep 8, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

When working with oils, not all paints behave the same. Some colours cover completely, while...

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Transparent vs Opaque Oil Paint: What’s the Difference?

Transparent vs Opaque Oil Paint: What’s the Difference?

Sep 4, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

If you’ve ever wondered why some of your oil paints cover beautifully while others seem...

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How To Mix Bright Orange: Colour Mixing 101

How To Mix Bright Orange: Colour Mixing 101

Jun 2, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

We’re back with another tutorial in our Colour Mixing 101 series, and this time we’re turning up...

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How To Mix Blue Grey: Colour Mixing 101

How To Mix Blue Grey: Colour Mixing 101

May 30, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

We're back with another video in our Colour Mixing 101 series and this time, it's all about...

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How To Mix Natural Paint Colours: Colour Mixing 101

How To Mix Natural Paint Colours: Colour Mixing 101

May 30, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

In this video, Stephen takes you through the foundations of mixing earth tones — those beautifully...

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10 Essential Oil Paint Colours for Beginners

10 Essential Oil Paint Colours for Beginners

Apr 24, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Choosing your first oil paints can be overwhelming, but at our art school, we simplify it and...

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How to Reuse and Dispose of Dirty Oil Painting Turps – The Easy Way!

How to Reuse and Dispose of Dirty Oil Painting Turps – The Easy Way!

Apr 10, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

If you’re an oil painter, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What do I do with all this dirty...

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How To Easily Clean Your Oil Paint Palette

How To Easily Clean Your Oil Paint Palette

Apr 8, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Cleaning your oil painting palette doesn’t need to be a chore — it can actually be quick, and even...

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STOP Bent Brushes! Try This Easy DIY Plastic Brush Holder

STOP Bent Brushes! Try This Easy DIY Plastic Brush Holder

Apr 7, 2025 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Bent or misshapen brushes are a common frustration for both beginner and professional artists. But...

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3 Types of Art Paint: Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour

3 Types of Art Paint: Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour

Nov 29, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Art is a world of endless possibilities, and choosing the right type of paint can make all the...

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How to Mix Purple: Colour Mixing 101

How to Mix Purple: Colour Mixing 101

Nov 26, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Welcome back to our Colour Mixing 101 series! In this final instalment, we're diving into the...

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How to Mix Green the Easy Way: Colour Mixing 101

How to Mix Green the Easy Way: Colour Mixing 101

Nov 20, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

In today’s Colour Mixing 101 lesson, we’re diving into green! Often thought of as a...

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How to Mix Beige or Soft Pink: Colour Mixing 101

How to Mix Beige or Soft Pink: Colour Mixing 101

Nov 18, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Welcome back to our Colour Mixing 101 series! In this tutorial, Stephen explores how to mix beige...

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How To Mix Grey: It’s NOT Just Black and White!

How To Mix Grey: It’s NOT Just Black and White!

Nov 15, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Our Colour Mixing 101 series continues with another step by step tutorial for artists of all...

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How to Mix Burnt Orange/Brown: Colour Mixing 101

How to Mix Burnt Orange/Brown: Colour Mixing 101

Nov 13, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

This is the second instalment in our new Colour Mixing 101 series! After our turquoise mixing...

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How to Mix Turquoise: Colour Mixing 101

How to Mix Turquoise: Colour Mixing 101

Nov 11, 2024 | Gold Coast Art School Tutorials

Turquoise is a beautifully versatile colour that sits between blue and green on the color...

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