Fat Over Lean–A Better Interpretation

“Fat Over Lean” is a confusing concept at its best. It has been explained in so many ways. Artists use many different metaphors to explain the rule. Some even compare it to fat and lean ground beef. Yet few understand how to use it. In this Studio Tips course, we explain the fat-over-lean rule in a novel way that simplifies understanding and applying it in your oil painting.


Studio Tips are courses focused on how-to and provide practical tips to help you overcome common issues among artists. Watch the course now, along with an hour of questions and answers from participants. Buy this course to access its content. After enrolling in this course, you have immediate access for the next thirty days.

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