The sky is full of color year round, but especially so in the spring. Join Jeanne for an evening of sky-painting, recognizing gesture, shape and perspective in the sky and using them to create distance and atmosphere.
This is an introduction to the layering technique and terminology that I use in all of my water instruction videos. I recommend that you watch this basics video first.
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
When you begin a water painting you will be evaluating your reference, whether on location or from a photo, to determine what is the first layer. This first layer is the ground the rest of your painting relies on. Start watching my water series with ...
In this demonstration Jonathan will depict two working fishing boats in Chatham Massachusetts. He will address the challenges of form and depth, as well as color and value. Deviating from photo reference in order to achieve interest and excitement ...
In this demonstration Jonathan will depict two working fishing boats in Chatham Massachusetts. He will address the challenges of form and depth, as well as color and value. Deviating from photo reference in order to achieve interest and excitement ...
You need a simple, reliable, streamlined way to photograph your work. Here are two approaches Jeanne uses regularly to document everything she produces
In this quick and fun exercise, discover keys to making your sunset glow, and observe how strongly your choice of underpainting color can influence the feel of your painting.
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
Building on your understanding of what lies underneath now we move to how reflections sit on top of water. This full demo offers tips and techniques in how to create accurate and realistic reflections on a quiet mirror-like surface.
A stone thrown into a still pond creates the perfect image to demonstrate the various layers found in water. By approaching painting water as it's having multiple layers assists the pastelist in understanding how to paint realistic water. This ...
Please join Mary Rose for part 1 of this live oil painting seascape presentation as she demonstrates how to build a solid foundation for her composition, leading to a dynamic design. Attention is given to the relationship of design, drawing, value, ...
Determine the horizon line and add a few structure lines to begin establishing the design. Add color noted to compare the value and color relationships within the painting. Be aware of the lightest light and darkest dark. What are the leading edges ...
As the painting develops and the colors meet you should paint the edges as they are. Hard, soft or somewhere in between. Keep the most beautiful color and design in the area of the focal point.
Paint smudging is a delivery system for applying paint to the page with a straight edge such as a palette knife, small pieces of metal, or other implements to creating interesting and somewhat etherial shapes. You can apply the paint directly to the ...
