For those who have been waiting for another paint-a-long video, this post is for you!  I am going to film painting a few of my index cards since they are great little studies for beginners, those new to oil paints, or those who want to do a little painting exercise with me.  For this card, card “C”, I’m painting a quick and loose study of an Edward Seago painting.

If you’re just hopping into the 2025 Index Card Art Project, you can get all of the details HERE.

This is the Edward Seago painting we’re studying, although it becomes more of a loose interpretation and less of a study as I get going!

I’ll be posting the exact colors on my palette in a separate video and blog post, but if you’re new to oils, this is the beginner palette I would suggest.  I do use a touch of red in the video so you could add THIS Cadmium Red ($14) or you can get away with using Burnt Sienna as your “red.”  Even though it’s an orangey brown, it can read reddish in the right context.

My recommended beginner palette – 

• Ultramarine Blue (Gamblin) – $13.42
• Burnt Sienna (WN) – $14.00
• Yellow Ochre Light (WN) – $13.50
• Cadmium Yellow Medium (Gamblin) – $28.00
• Flake White Replacement (Gamblin) – $9.75

Other supplies – 

• Gray Paper Palette
• Liquitex Professional White Gesso
• A mix of flat synthetic and hog’s bristle brushes.  I get most of my brushes from Rosemary & Co. but brushes are very personal, so you’ll have to test some out to see what you like.  I use a Red Dot flat from Rosemary & Co Brushes for this entire painting.
• Gamblin Gamsol
• Airtight Solvent Container
• Paper Towels
• Baby Oil & baby wipes for clean-up
• Murphy Oil Wood Soap (for cleaning brushes)

Here is the video tutorial/paint-along…

You can find more of my free painting videos HERE and posts about my artistic endeavors HERE.