<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JiP Fine Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspiring online gallery and art school where collectors discover original artwork and artists of every level learn classical drawing skills daily.]]></description><link>https://www.jip-studio.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:50:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jip-studio.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Oil Painting: Your First Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting oil painting.  Simple tools.  Clear space.  Basic knowledge.  Preparing for Oil Painting: Tools and Materials Gather essentials:  Canvas or board, primed  Oil paints, basic colors  Brushes, various sizes, hog bristle or synthetic  Palette for mixing  Linseed oil or medium  Solvent (turpentine or odorless mineral spirits)  Rags or paper towels  Easel or flat surface  Choose quality over quantity.  Start small.  Avoid cheap brushes; they shed.  Workspace Setup Find a well-ventilated...]]></description><link>https://www.jip-studio.org/post/preparing-for-oil-painting-your-first-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d30b0893b8ca0edfca999</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:15:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dedc81_fa9f4cc3430f49cfa58735519bfcc2c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jip Couderc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Taking Figure Drawing Classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure drawing workshops offer a focused space to sharpen skills. They strip art down to essentials. I find them invaluable for growth. Sharpen Observation Skills in Figure Drawing Workshops Drawing the human form demands close attention. Every curve, angle, and proportion matters. Workshops push me to see details I’d miss otherwise. Quick poses train speed and accuracy. Long poses allow deeper study. Varied models show diverse body types. This practice improves my ability to capture likeness...]]></description><link>https://www.jip-studio.org/post/benefits-of-taking-figure-drawing-classes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff7f2b0b31cbff20fb7a6a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dedc81_1fbc5fd055854f8ab9de4219a655310a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jip Couderc</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil Painting - Prep. your palette ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing Your Palette: The Pros and Cons of Premixing Colors When starting a new painting, one of the most important — yet often...]]></description><link>https://www.jip-studio.org/post/blog-oil-painting-prep-your-palette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab190c9b16206b8dbac22e</guid><category><![CDATA[Oil Painting]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dedc81_de5bb4dda8004bbc968a5a99ff0b2847~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jip Couderc</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>