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If you’ve ever stared at a misty mountain and wondered, okay, but how much is a Bob Ross painting worth right now? you’re not alone. I’ve gone down that rabbit hole more than once, and the market in 2025 is fascinating: scarce originals, soaring nostalgia, and a lot of confusion between real-deal canvases and “happy … Read more
The first time I got paid to paint, I underbid a townhome, worked until midnight, and came back on Sunday to finish trim I swore would take “just another hour.” I learned fast, and not just about cutting in a straight line. If you’re wondering how to start a painting business that actually pays you, … Read more
If you’ve ever stared at a favorite oil painting and thought, “It looks a little tired,” you’re not alone. I’ve been there, hesitating with a brush in one hand and a deep respect for the artwork in the other. Learning how to clean an oil painting is mostly about restraint: doing less, working slowly, and … Read more
If you’ve ever painted a room and wondered why the finish didn’t look quite right, the answer is almost always in the prep. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that how to prep walls for painting matters more than the brand of paint or the brush in my hand. Good prep gives you that smooth, … Read more
If you and I were standing in the middle of a crowded museum and someone whispered, “Okay, but what is the most famous painting in the world?”, I wouldn’t need to think long. I’ve been nudged along by that same question on trips, in late‑night debates, and while scrolling past endless art memes. The honest, … Read more
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “what is diamond painting?”, I’ve been there. The short answer: it’s a sparkly, mosaic-style craft where I place tiny resin “diamonds” (also called drills) onto a sticky, coded canvas to create a shimmering picture. Think paint-by-numbers meets cross-stitch, with a glittery twist. I started for the sparkle, stayed for the … Read more
If you’ve ever rolled a gorgeous new color and watched it turn blotchy in weird spots, you’re not alone, I’ve been there. The truth is, the secret to a pro-looking result isn’t a fancy brush: it’s clean walls. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to clean walls before painting without overcomplicating it. We’ll … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered what the most expensive painting in the world is, and why on earth it costs that much, you’re not alone. I still remember the night in 2017 when every art person I know was glued to a livestream, watching a small Renaissance Christ figure send the room into collective disbelief. The … Read more
The first time I stood in front of Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, I caught myself holding my breath. Nothing epic was happening, no kings, no battles, just a woman pouring milk. And yet, there it was: a whole world in a quiet moment. If you’ve ever wondered, “what is a genre painting?” that feeling is the … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered “where is the Last Supper painting?” you’re not alone. I asked the same question the first time I went to Milan, and was surprised to learn it isn’t tucked inside a big museum at all. Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper lives exactly where he painted it: on a dining-hall wall of … Read more