Ep.2 — Oil Painting Q&A with Mark Carder

If you have a question for me, post it in the comments below. I'll answer as many as I can on next Thursday's episode. Here are links to each question answered in this video:
00:12 — Mark gives a quick lesson on details in paintings
03:32 — Who are your favourite artists?
07:07 — Please share your ideas about color blindness and painting.
08:23 — What is the best approach to "wean" oneself from color checking?
09:31 — Can Alizarin Crimson be mixed with Cadmium Red Deep and Permanent Rose paint?
10:06 — Is drawing a talent or something that can be learned?
11:20 — What other forms of art have you experimented with and which was your favourite?
11:56 — How do you adhere to the fat-over-lean rule with Geneva paint?
13:18 — In warm climates how do you keep paint from drying too fast during the summer? And how do you keep glare off the color checker?
15:43 — How did you work your way up to painting the president?
16:07 — Why are your landscapes painted more loosely than your portraits?
17:43 — What are the most important tips for artists beginning their career?
20:00 — What happened to all the peacocks that were constantly interrupting you during the filming of the original Carder Method video series?
20:42 — Why do you sell Geneva paint in jars as opposed to tubes?
21:37 — Have you ever tried acrylic paints and why do you prefer oils over acrylics? Does painting in acrylics also improve your skill in oils, or is there a big difference which keeps you limited?