How to Paint the Ocean: Step by Step Ocean Painting Tutorial
Grab a prepared painting surface For my seascape painting I use canvas from an unsuccessful previous painting that was wiped and scraped out. It is
April 23, 2021 2 Comments
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How to Paint Spring Flowers: Tulip Painting Tutorial
I was painting a tulip and realized I just had to create this tulip painting tutorial so you could come follow along! There is a
March 25, 2021 1 Comment
How to Paint Light and Reflection in Glass Painting Tutorial
Learning how to paint light reflections or shiny objects can be a little scary! Mostly because it looks complicated and confusing. Especially when we have
March 17, 2021 4 Comments
Oil Painting vs Acrylic Painting – What Makes them Different
Learning the differences of oil painting vs acrylic is important for several reasons. Primarily, the more we understand the mediums with which we paint, the
January 9, 2021 No Comments
Fall Painting Ideas and How to Paint with Fall Colors
The fall season is replete with painting ideas and inspiration. Leaves change color and the deep warm autumnal colors make their appearance all around us.
November 5, 2020 2 Comments
How to Paint Clouds Step by Step Tutorial
Learning how to paint clouds requires practice and some imagination. I am not one who typically likes “how to” approaches to painting, as there never
August 25, 2020 28 Comments
How To Gesso Canvas – Step By Step Gesso Painting Tutorial
When teaching painting classes I always get interest from students in wanting to learn how to gesso their own canvas. Therefore, I have outlined the
August 20, 2020 2 Comments
What Colors Make Purple & How to Make Shades of Purple Color
Purple may not be one of the first colors you think about right away. Unless of course you happen to need it or it is
July 22, 2020 14 Comments
How to Sketch Out a Painting and Create a Painting Sketch
Do you wonder how to go about actually starting your painting? What steps to take to bring it beyond a blank canvas? Well, you are
July 9, 2020 16 Comments
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