In this demonstration for the painting "The Right Tide," I covered several key techniques and processes. This was recorded with a live audience at Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, MA. I begin with a discussion on selecting the color palette to reflect ...
Learn the secrets to creating the illusion of light passing through water at the crest of a wave in this step by step demo which focuses on color choices and understanding of wave movement.
Learn the secrets to creating the illusion of light passing through water at the crest of a wave in this step by step demo which focuses on color choices and understanding of wave movement.
Kathy will focus on creating a strong block in, with emphasis on avoiding details at this stage of the painting. Too much of a focus on detail too early on can inhibit your ability to create a strong composition. Using vibrant summer flowers to paint ...
The next step in this series, how to paint the canopy of a tree's leaves. Leaves group in volumes and rules of how light falls across a volume apply. Includes practical exercises in painting volumes.
Are you driven nuts trying to get good photos of your paintings? Spending lots of money for someone else to do it for you? In this video I go over a simple, inexpensive setup and how-to instructions on how you can photograph your own paintings
In this fourth video in the Practice for Improvement series, we will be using a sketchbook to capture a quick value sketch of a scene. In this case, I’m using a reference photo but this technique can also be used Plein Air. The focus of the practice ...
In the fifth video in the series called Practice For Improvement, I show you how to employ a very effective technique for capturing scenes quickly and efficiently. By focusing on blocking out major shapes and their relationships, you can create a ...
Join us for Gavin Glakas' second demo with Epiphany Fine Art as he takes us through painting the portrait of Asma. Gavin will demonstrate his palette, his setup, block in, and how he takes a portrait from concept to completion.
Simplifying the process of color mixing can provide a wealth of information and make it easier to apply your knowledge to painting. By breaking down the complex interplay of colors into simpler steps, you can gain a clearer understanding of how ...
By limiting your palette to just two colors, you can focus on how those colors interact with each other, as well as how they can be manipulated to create a full range of values. Working with a mid-tone value sketch from Simplify Your Palette Part ...