Portlander Paul Sutfin, like his art, is not easily pigeonholed. When asked what kind of music he plays on the piano, he counters with a question: "Does everything have to have a name?" Asked when he ...

Oil paint is suitable for exterior surfaces, and you can clean oil-painted surfaces regularly without damaging the paint. (You’ll need to use a solvent to clean brushes and equipment.) Oil paints can ...

Q: How do you like linseed oil paint? I just learned about Allback linseed paint and I came across a two-year-old article you wrote on this product. How has it stood up so far? A: Freedom from peeling ...

Editor’s Note: David Coles is the founder and head paint-maker of Langridge Artist Colours. This is an edited extract from “Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Color,” published by Thames & Hudson.