This is a free video. You've heard the adage that "color gets all the credit but values do all the work." But what if you struggle with getting values right? Here are several techniques you can use to check and evaluate your value work.
Let me show you how to capture the subtle play of sunlight and shadow on water. This can be a complex subject which can require some finesse to accomplish.
Join artist Jonathan McPhillips for an immersive plein air painting workshop hosted on the grounds of Epiphany Fine Art in Norton MA. In this workshop, Jonathan will cover the essential techniques for capturing the beauty of the outdoors directly and ...
One the best tools for evoking powerful emotion is a unified expression of color and light. Join Jeanne for an exploration of the power of tonalism. Her demo will focus on how to harmonize color, edge, and light and create an evocative and moody ...
In this September 2025 version of Paint Along - Autumn Landscapes Steve takes you through the steps of a beautiful autumn landscape painting from start to finish. This first session starts with an early fall scene depicting a lot of green with subtle ...
In this video I talk about page layout as a design tool. Page layout is akin to, but slightly different from, composition. It is used to enhance the composition. Another way to think of it is, composition makes up the structure of the painting, but ...
Waterfalls are dramatic and dazzling. But they can be elusive and difficult to capture, and easy to overdo. Let me give you some techniques to capture a moment in the life of an eye-catching waterfall, with it's splashes and energy. Hint: Don't first ...
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 ...
This favorite landscape subject seems deceptively simple, but creating dynamic composition, a sense of depth, and believable grasses is challenging. Join Jeanne for an evening of composing with light, texture and pattern, creating summer grasses and ...
It's one of those moments that stops you in your tracks when you come across it. The rising moon has a magic all its own. It doubles when its reflection is captured in water. Let me show you how to capture the effect of this fleeting moment in time.
One of the key elements in a landscape painting is the sky. How a sky is painted can affect the mood and emotion of the landscape. Bright skies, stormy skies, clouds, and color all influence the story told in a landscape. In this series we will work ...
Botanical beauty and profusion in the garden: so attractive, so joyful! In this live demo, Jeanne shares tips for approaching the chaos, discovering compositions, and creating impressions without being overwhelmed with the detail. Learn how to ...
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 ...
One of the key elements in a landscape painting is the sky. How a sky is painted can affect the mood and emotion of the landscape. Bright skies, stormy skies, clouds, and color all influence the story told in a landscape. In this series we will work ...
One of the key elements in a landscape painting is the sky. How a sky is painted can affect the mood and emotion of the landscape. Bright skies, stormy skies, clouds, and color all influence the story told in a landscape. In this series we will work ...
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 ...
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.
In this video I discuss the benefits of changing up subject and content to find new inspiration and creative outlets. Although trying new techniques and processes is a great way to learn, so is shuffling up one's subject choices. Choosing unexpected ...
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.
Join Jonathan McPhillips for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Reliable Passage, a 12" x 9" oil painting capturing the iconic train bridge over the Cape Cod Canal. In this video demonstration, watch as Jonathan brings to life the structural ...
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
Still water ponds are full of reflection, color and life in summer. Join Jeanne to explore the color and composition challenges of lily pads and marsh grasses and reflections in still water.
Kathy will set up a live still life using daffodils and whatever other spring flowers she can find, and demonstrate how to design and compose a strong block-in, and then, what to do next to bring the painting to a successful finish.
Water rarely sits still. Whether it is a gust of wind ruffling the surface, a pebble or fish breaking the surface, or currents running deep underneath, the surface of water is constantly moving. Building on the first two layers this video shows how ...
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
The final layer of water is what sits on the top surface. This could be water itself in the form of a splash, or it could be a leaf or waterlily quite literally floating on top. I'll demonstrate developing the painting in preparation for the final ...
This discussion goes over several common surface conditions the artist will encounter when painting moving water. I introduce the important concept of using of dark, medium and light lights for mapping.
Mounting watercolor paper so there is minimal buckling is key to ensuring the painting can be framed flat under glass. In this video I demonstrate two different methods for mounting paper using simple materials and minimal time and effort!
In this demo Jeanne shows how to turn on the power of your brights to make your sunsets realistic, never garish. Harness the power of neutrals to create color magic.
In this demo Jeanne shows how to turn on the power of your brights to make your sunsets realistic, never garish. Harness the power of neutrals to create color magic.
The subject of this live demo is a swiftly flowing creek full of active, energized water tumbling over a shallow rocky streambed. Let me show you how I approach this complicated type of moving water and chip away at its intricacies, layer by layer.
Follow along with Kathy as she demonstrates painting a fall floral and pumpkin painting. This is the day one demo of her three day autumn workshop at Landgrove Inn in Vermont.
In Contemporary Canyons I switch gears to the city streets of Providence Rhode Island. I address how to keep energy in the depiction of static buildings, as well as the importance of indirect light.
It is important to consider the properties of watercolor paint when choosing your palette. Within each color of paint there are properties of opacity, transparency, granularity, and staining. Understanding these properties is important to knowing how ...
Initially, three oily colors are applied to the canvas. With a paper towel move aroung the paint and pull out the lights. Add more darks as needed. Continue to develop the composition and pay attention to the big value shapes.
Continue to wipe out and add paint to keep the value relationships, edge quality and design heading toward a pleasing result. Keep the shapes interesting and avoid sameness. Take frequent breaks, use a mirror, and keep your objectivity. Stop before ...
Finishing the painting. Continue to wipe out and add paint to keep the value relationships, edge quality and design heading toward a pleasing result. Keep the shapes interesting and avoid sameness. Take frequent breaks, use a mirror, and keep your ...
Focus on specific techniques for painting realistic water. These include working over an underpainting, dragging, using a sponge, your fingers and brushes.
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.
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
I get asked this all the time. It's a conondrum because sand is a chameleon. It changes it's color based upon the source and color of the light hitting it. So how do you paint it? Let me show you.
This video describes and illustrates principles of aerial perspective that apply to painting water. Representational painters are magicians - we take a 2D surface and convince people it has three dimensions. These principles are essential tools in ...
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
This is a demonstration of how I use continuous line drawing as source material for a sketch painting. While photographs make good source material, they are often so dominate that it is hard to break away from trying to re-create them. If you have ...
Don’t throw away those tiny shards of pastel, crush them up and make new ones! For this activity you need a mortar and pestle, a small spatula, an eye dropper bottle and a piece of plexiglass or wax paper.
This useful video takes you through everything you need to consider when preparing to sign your work: placement, tools, color, size, name choice, design aspects, even mindset.
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.
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Continue to squint for the value relationships while applying five different color notes. As more color builds up start using softer brushes like sable or synthetic.
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Bass Rocks. Underpainting with Transparent red oxide and Gamsol (Odorless Mineral Spirits). This creates a blueprint for design, values, edge relationships. One bristle brush and Viva paper towels. The ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Bass Rocks. Underpainting with Transparent red oxide and Gamsol (Odorless Mineral Spirits). This creates a blueprint for design, values, edge relationships. One bristle brush and Viva paper towels. The ...
After taking a break form a painting that you have been working on it becomes clear what the nest step is. In this painting adding more color and opaque paint contributes to the overall effect. Using more paint and allowing it to fall gently off your ...
This is part one of a three part series where Stephanie explores the differences of working under natural vs artificial light. Today she is working with a little still life with a neutral gray background.
This is the second part one of a three part series where Stephanie explores the differences of working under natural vs artificial light. Today she is working with a purple background, a strong complementary color to the yellow flowers.
Although I paint predominately from life, in this painting, a wedding gift to my dear friend of her wedding bouquet, I was forced to use a photo. Here are some tips on how I did it.
Join me for a step-by-step video demonstration of "Twice a Day," where I walk you through how I painted this peaceful boat scene. In the video, I share simple techniques and tips for capturing light, reflections, and textures that anyone can try. ...
The color and contrast of snow is difficult to accurately capture in a photo. Then again, it's tough to paint snow en plein air! Let me show you an easy way to capture the true color of snow by creating a snow log that is very helpful in your studio.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Watch along as Jeanne paints a rocky coastline seascape in in Gloucester, Mass. Watch along as she combines planning and observation to make this challenging subject approachable.
Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
Have fun delving into playing with fall colors. Starting with a warm toned underpainting, I then turn the trees green and finally drift brilliant fall colors on top. This way fall colors look integrated into the foliage canopy and not garish.
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Join Steve for day four of this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves ...
Everyone wants to know how to do skyholes. In this video I show you how to paint different types of skyholes, and also discuss why they appear the way they do.
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
City lights provide the magic and along with a darkening sky make everything evocative. Join Jeanne to learn how to create the glow when the sky goes dark and the lighting gets dramatic.
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Pastels are known for their color and this season is designed for pastel’s brilliant colors. But how do you paint fall without the colors looking too garish? Join Liz as she demonstrates how to use underpainting as a tool to develop realistic fall color.
Your reference photos may be better than you think. Here's how to find the compositional gems hiding in your references. (note: can be edited by Matt.)
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten lost in painting clouds! Let me show you how to work with big shapes to develop a pleasing composition in a cloudy sky.
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
In this demo I go back to the sunlit Italian alleyway from my video on how cropmarks can be used to help create perspective. Here I use a solid sepia color underpainting to create the underlying color and texture of stucco. This demonstrates how ...
In this plein air demonstration, Jonathan will discuss the use of color and brushwork to enhance emotion in a painting. "East Gloucester Morning" was created late September during the American Impressionist Society 25th National in Rockport, MA.
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 ...
To paint trees convincingly we need lots of great strategies. In this live demo Jeanne covers several different approaches to enlivening your trees, giving them movement, air, space, and shape without over describing every leaf.
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 ...
In this LIVE demo I will (attempt to) paint a complete 16x16 painting using just one box of 36 neutral toned pastels on top of a monochromatic sepia colored underpainting. I wish to show you how critical neutrals, including grayed-down colors, are to ...
Representational artist are magicians. We take a two-dimensional surface and with our toolbox of techniques we convince viewers our painting is three dimensional. One of the powerful tools we have to achieve this is aerial perspective. In this ...
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
Stephanie demonstrates how to paint sunflowers in natural light. She explains how to work with a living, moving "still life", how to properly think of sunflower flowers and how to capture their orientation.
Stephanie demonstrates how to paint sunflowers in natural light. She explains how to work with a living, moving "still life", how to properly think of sunflower flowers and how to capture their orientation.
Stephanie demonstrates how to paint sunflowers in natural light. She explains how to work with a living, moving "still life", how to properly think of sunflower flowers and how to capture their orientation.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Stephanie demonstrates how to paint sunflowers in natural light. She explains how to work with a living, moving "still life", how to properly think of sunflower flowers and how to capture their orientation.
A discussion of how neutrals work in pastel and why they are integral to a successful painting. This impacts your choices of which pastels you should consider purchasing for your palette.
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.
Part of the magic of loose watercolor painting is that energy and emotion are created organically. Nothing on the page is static. The way to achieve that energy and emotion is to plan out all the painting details in advance of putting any paint on ...
The first step is to break down your reference image into easily understood shapes and values, giving you the opportunity to learn the “language” of your potential painting.
Learning how to edit is a lifetime skill. The more practice you do, the stronger your compositions get. So how do you choose the best composition from a photo reference?
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.
Join us as the award winning artist Gavin Glakas takes us through painting a portrait from a live model. Gavin will demonstrate his setup, block in, and how he takes a portrait from concept to completion. Gavin Glakas is an award winning member of ...
This is an exercise I created to ‘warm up’ before starting to paint. It is a fun and creative way to explore shapes that emerge when I paint freely and without intention. There is no end to the number of times you can do this exercise. I often use it ...
Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.
This full demo incorporates many of the aerial perspective principles laid out in my introductory video. The focus is on how the execution of reflections can indicate three-dimensional distance and depth.
This is an important discussion of how neutrals work in pastel and why they are integral to a successful painting. This impacts your choices of which pastels you should consider purchasing for your palette.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Skill development is essential to improving as an artist. Often we focus on creating a painting but it is also important to practice skills, so we are always learning and improving. This practice will enhance our paintings. In this series I’ll be ...
Dunes and their grasses pose special challenges, both in composition and palette choices. Jeanne will share her approaches to creating compelling dune paintings, convincing grasses and sand you want to step in.
This is Part Two of my series Practice for Improvement. Skill development is essential to improving as an artist. Often we focus on creating a painting but it is also important to practice skills, so we are always learning and improving. This ...
Painting fog is fun! Using black paper as a base helps set the atmosphere for this demo on how to use neutrals to push and pull color and value through a foggy Maine coastline.
This is the first in a series of videos about ways to create unity in a painting. In this video I discuss two concepts that, while on the surface are quite opposite, work together to create unity: Harmony and Contrast. Harmony is the effect that is ...
This video is part three of the Pond Reflections workshop and shows the beginning of an approach to seeing colors and perspective in water, working from the lake bottom up to the surface reflections
This video is part four of the Pond Reflections workshop and shows the completion of an approach to seeing colors and perspective in water, working from the lake bottom up to the surface reflections
Learn how to work with translucency and edge management to create wispy, ethereal clouds with light and movement, not heavy and dense like mashed potatoes..
In this video, Jonathan will be painting plein air in Watch Hill, RI. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities that painting outdoors can offer. "Dunes in June" is an organic painting with sand, vegetation and sky. Jonathan will discuss ...
"Living Waters" is one of Jessica's most intricate landscape paintings. Drawing her inspiration from a rushing river in Glacier National Park, Jessica shows you how to capture cascading and still water, underwater objects, sky, forests and the people ...
"Living Waters" is one of Jessica's most intricate landscape paintings. Drawing her inspiration from a rushing river in Glacier National Park, Jessica shows you how to capture cascading and still water, underwater objects, sky, forests and the people ...
Join Steve for day 2 of his 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through ...
We can’t hope to compete with the vibrant intensity of nature’s pigments with the limited palettes at our disposal—but there are many ways to amp up the power, punch, and glow of your palette even if you don’t have a huge arsenal of pastels. Join ...
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Join Steve for day 3 of his ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through ...
A Painting Recovery Project. In this video I will try to revive an older painting that I had abandoned a while back. I will discuss and show my process for looking at a painting that was never quite complete with a fresh outlook and new ideas.
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
In Part Three of Practice for Improvement I discuss how to use choose a complimentary color palette and use it to layer color in a painting for depth to create interest. Additionally, I show you how to accentuate colors by using simultaneous contrast ...
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.
This simple exercise using a black and white photo reference shows how deepening our understanding of value can expand our flexibility with color (Part 2).
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Each season presents plein air artists with unique colors that can stretch their color-mixing skills. For her spring studio demo, Jessica will select a scene of typical early-season colors.
Learn how to drape shadows down a wall and across a walkway by following the direction of the building surfaces. Painting shadows requires subtlety in the range of values you use, and the way they can change value and hue within the shadow itself.
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Or why a blue sky is lighter at the horizon? Watch this video for why this important to know as a landscape artist, and how it makes for better paintings.
Liz’s first demonstration with Epiphany has her painting the coastline of New England in the USA where she lives. Liz is known for her skies and water, the subject of her 2013 book “Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel”. Join us as she ...
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Working on paper requires a light hand. Watch how to build up layers to get correct values. Also, working on black allows you to work with stronger, brighter pigments. Perfect for a brilliant and dramatic sunset!
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Learn how getting the right value is more important than choosing the right color. Using four values of one color is a good place to start if you’ve never done an underpainting before.
Join Jonathan in a fun and informative video where he shows you how to use texture and shading to make your paintings pop with depth. See how various brush strokes and value changes can give life to a scene, making it look like you could walk right ...
This is important! This is the bedrock principle of how to paint with pastels. How to layer pastels of the same value but different hue to create vibrant paintings. Pastelists colormix to get the colors we want.
Pulling together all the Good Bones steps in the previous videos, Liz shows how they work together to provide a solid start to any representational painting.
Join Steve for day one of this ‘Paint Along’ Tuscany class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he ...
Using the methods of reducing a scene into simple shapes and assigning comparative values to those shapes (discussed in previous lessons) we have the foundation for creating a painting from source material. By rearranging values, we can step away ...
Discover how a simple, easy-to-manage palette of seven colors can produce any color you desire. Jessica draws on her many years of plein air painting to give you the best of all worlds: few colors to manage, and a full spectrum of colors to capture ...
Part 2. Discover how a simple, easy-to-manage palette of seven colors can produce any color you desire. Jessica draws on her many years of plein air painting to give you the best of all worlds: few colors to manage, and a full spectrum of colors to ...
Join Steve for day two of this ‘Paint Along’ Tuscany class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he ...
Join Steve for day three of this ‘Paint Along’ Tuscany class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he ...
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 fresh spring flowers to paint ...
Join Steve for day four of this ‘Paint Along’ Tuscany class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he ...
Riverside: Painting Translucent Water. Clean, pure river water reflects the sky and reveals the riverbed as it flows. Learn to create effects of moving and translucent water in this two hour live demo.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
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 ...
When snow covers all, the bare bones of landscape appear: contour and line of tree and hill. This video demo shows how to use this seasonal shift to advantage in your paintings.
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.
Overtime" presents a portrait of a working boat, captured with the rich textures and nuanced interplay of light that are hallmarks of Jonathan McPhillips' coastal oil paintings. This piece showcases his mastery of maritime subjects, emphasizing the ...
Every portrait tells a story about its subject. But sometimes the story is so rich and vital that the artist becomes editor, deciding not just how to capture their subject's character, but how to present their story. Join Jessica as she talks about ...
When snow covers all, the bare bones of landscape appear: contour and line of tree and hill. This video demo shows how to use this seasonal shift to advantage in your paintings.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
When snow covers all, the bare bones of landscape appear: contour and line of tree and hill. This video demo shows how to use this seasonal shift to advantage in your paintings.
In this online painting demo, multi award winning artist Ricky Mujica showcases a unique, health-conscious approach to figure painting. Renowned for his realist, painterly style, he adopts a solvent-free method that offers a fresh perspective that ...
Join Steve for week 1 of this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves ...
Join Steve for week 2 of this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves ...
Learn to create the chill. Paint the downstream movement of icy water and snowy banks. Composing the winter landscape, choosing a color palette, underpainting strategies, and snow textures, all in a two hour live demo.
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
This video continues our examination of the use of harmony and contrast to create unity in a painting. Harmony is the effect that is created when like elements come together, such as color. While harmony is satisfying it can be rather static. ...
Eager to paint that virtuoso sky for your landscape? These cloud studies will get you primed to handle any challenge in the sky, with exercises for practicing the forms, color variations, textures, and patterns that clouds can take.
Eager to paint that virtuoso sky for your landscape? These cloud studies will get you primed to handle any challenge in the sky, with exercises for practicing the forms, color variations, textures, and patterns that clouds can take.
Learn to see design more abstractly—and be able to choose compositions based on how they work as designs rather than for the subject or photo, in this series of exercises.
Learn to see design more abstractly—and be able to choose compositions based on how they work as designs rather than for the subject or photo, in this series of exercises.
This is the third in a series of videos where we are exploring ways to combine harmony and contrast. In Part One, we looked at using abstract shapes over harmonious backgrounds. In Part Two, we looked at contrasting value and color. In Part Three we ...
It’s always important to paint what you love. Jeanne’s recurring still life theme has been and continues to be delicious, appealing, appetizing foods. Pour a glass of wine, tear a good hunk of bread and get ready to enjoy an evening of tasty ...
Using the methods of reducing a scene into simple shapes and assigning comparative values to those shapes (discussed in previous lessons) we have the foundation for creating a painting from source material. By rearranging values, we can step away ...
This extended demo explores every step in the painting process in depth as Jeanne shares how to create a seascape with low and dramatic early morning light.
This extended demo explores every step in the painting process in depth as Jeanne shares how to create a seascape with low and dramatic early morning light.
This extended demo explores every step in the painting process in depth as Jeanne shares how to create a seascape with low and dramatic early morning light.
This extended demo explores every step in the painting process in depth as Jeanne shares how to create a seascape with low and dramatic early morning light.
Learn how to build the soft, subtle puffy forms of cumulous clouds through this start to finish demo of beautifully lit clouds at sunset. Judging values, layering, temperature shifts and edge control all covered.
Learn how to build the soft, subtle puffy forms of cumulous clouds through this start to finish demo of beautifully lit clouds at sunset. Judging values, layering, temperature shifts and edge control all covered.
In this video, Jonathan starts with a blank white canvas, setting the stage for a lively oil painting of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. He dives right in, using direct painting to bring out the excitement of the scene with energetic brushwork and ...
In this video we will explore how to create passages in a painting. Passages are patterns of light, dark, or color that lead the eye through a painting and give us a visual journey, which most often leads to the center of interest.
In the previous video we will explored how to create passages in a painting through a series of sketches. Passages are patterns of light, dark, or color that lead the eye through a painting and give us a visual journey, which most often leads to the ...
Join master artists Kathy Anderson, Julia S. Powell, and Jeanne Rosier Smith for a roundtable discussion on their lives as women artists, how they balance the pulls of life, family, while sustaining their creativity and business success.
Wanderlust also stirs the desire to capture what we discover and paint it. But so often our photos lack the sensory and emotional feeling of being there. A good painting can do that, though. How to take your photos and memories and translate them ...
Join Steve for this ‘Paint Along’ class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Transitions are important dynamics that give breadth and life to paintings. In this video we look at different types of transitions and how they can be employed to create a visually stimulating experience for the viewer
In this Demo, Jessica talks from behind the camera, pointing to several of the diverse greens in her scene, and explaining her method of mixing them on her palette.
For an artist to create an artistic painting, rather than simply replicating a photograph, they must first identify the shape they want to emphasize and then determine how to make it the focal point. This sketch exercise shows you how to isolate the ...
For an artist to create an artistic painting, rather than simply replicating a photograph, they must first identify the shape they want to emphasize and then determine how to make it the focal point. This sketch exercise shows you how to isolate the ...
How do you create that special effect of sparkling light on water? This demo takes you through the special conditions which create this sparkle, how to underpaint and build layers to make light move and shine on the water’s surface.
How do you create that special effect of sparkling light on water? This demo takes you through the special conditions which create this sparkle, how to underpaint and build layers to make light move and shine on the water’s surface.
In this video Jonathan addresses the issues in painting a complicated scene on a small 8x16 canvas. Additionally, he addresses how to convincingly depict a busy and crowded boat yard in a simplified fashion
In this video Jonathan addresses the issues in painting a complicated scene on a small 8x16 canvas. Additionally, he addresses how to convincingly depict a busy and crowded boat yard in a simplified fashion
In this video Jonathan addresses the issues in painting a complicated scene on a small 8x16 canvas. Additionally, he addresses how to convincingly depict a busy and crowded boat yard in a simplified fashion
In this first video of a two-part series, I will explain the very basics of beginning a still life. This is part 1, where I demonstrate toning a canvas, blocking in, and massing in colors and values
Part 2, of the first lesson in still life foundations will focus of further developing the apple and lime still life. I will show more about mixing colors, establishing light, dimension and will cover use of brushwork. These first two still lifes ...
Jessica introduces this 7-part series on her still life, "The Day is Done." Most often, you'll see Jessica outdoors, painting plein air studies where changing conditions make quick decisions and rapid brushwork essential. But she also loves settling ...
Jessica shares her method for still life set up, including lighting, backgrounds, object selection and how to arrange the objects to create visual flow. Once arranged, she creates a thumbnail sketch framing the scene in a way that allows the objects ...
Jessica paints a "study" of the still life, working quickly in the style of plein air paintings. Critiquing her study, she plans improvements to be applied to the final painting. This video ends with a 3-minute overview of the 20 hours of painting ...
Although Jessica paints multi-part subjects by moving around the canvas, developing each object a little more with each pass, we edited this video to isolate her work on each object. In Part 4, we show Jessica's work on the vase, the hourglass and ...
In Part 5, we show how Jessica paints the tea cup, with it's fine porceline design, delicate gold leaf, translucient tea and even a hint of steam. It's a master class on fine detail in still life
In this final episode of the Day is Done series, Jessica shows you how to paint and sheer cloth that runs through the arrangement, and the background -- and how she makes changes as she evaluates how the background should best support the subjects of ...
A sketchbook is a great way to capture a scene when you don’t have a camera with you or you just want to sketch instead. Iterative sketching uses sketchbook images as source material in order to harvest ideas and create a painting. This is a process ...
Coastal marshes carry their own quiet beauty, and capturing the rich texture and varied light where the grasses meet the waterline is the subject of Jeanne’s next live demo. Join her to explore the challenge of creating believable marsh grass and ...
Day two demo. This workshop is for the painter looking to enhance their skills while depicting the beautiful scenery of the Epiphany Fine Art Campus in springtime splendor. An inspirational and encouraging environment will be fostered through ...
Using non-traditional watercolor techniques and application tools, you can create interesting and energetic paintings. In this video I explore how palette knives create controlled, sharp edges, and mixing color on the paper, rather than on the ...
Discover the why’s and how’s of underpainting and sharpen your skills and strategies by using three different approaches (warm, value only, and local color/warm complement) to one scene.
Discover the why’s and how’s of underpainting and sharpen your skills and strategies by using three different approaches (warm, value only, and local color/warm complement) to one scene.
Discover the why’s and how’s of underpainting and sharpen your skills and strategies by using three different approaches (warm, value only, and local color/warm complement) to one scene.
Discover the special tips and tricks needed to enhance your seascapes. Learn how to create luminosity, lift out color to create light, enhance a sense of motion through brushwork and build wave form in your underpainting.
Discover the special tips and tricks needed to enhance your seascapes. Learn how to create luminosity, lift out color to create light, enhance a sense of motion through brushwork and build wave form in your underpainting.
A prequel to the Archived live Demo: Flowers, this video takes you through the initial steps of that painting, a unique start on toned PastelMat paper.
Our growing group of Epiphany and Newsletter subscribers asked Jessica about converting plein air "studies" into studio paintings, colors of shadows, and more…. In Jessica's demo, she shows how to convey distance between objects in plein air paintings.
Now that autumn has arrived, let’s paint some trees! This video explores how to paint trees using watercolor techniques such as wet on dry and wet on wet, dry brush strokes, and dappling. You’ll learn how to create different effects with a variety of ...
Day one demo. This workshop is for the painter looking to enhance their skills while depicting the beautiful scenery of the Epiphany Fine Art Campus in springtime splendor. An inspirational and encouraging environment will be fostered through ...
During Jessica's Monthly Question and Answer sessions (free), she offers critiques, answers viewers questions and narrates a painting demonstration. Check out these highlights from a recent Q&A and join her next time on Epiphany Fine Art!
We again welcomed Epiphany and Newsletter subscribers. I critiqued two participants' paintings and answered questions. I did a live commentary as we watchd a recent video, showing how to paint underwater rocks. The full video is being released as a ...
This is the complete lesson, shown in part in our May 13th Q&A. In it, I paint a lovely scene of a natural waterfall near a historic sandstone quary in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. In my voiceover, you'll learn how I make decisions about composition, ...
Join me as I finish the waterfall plein air. In part two, I focus on the underwater portion of the scene, painting the bottom, the water itself, the reflections and the object that emerge above the water level.
As spring blooms with a burst of color, Join Jeanne for an evening of reveling in the luscious colors and textures of flowers. Learn how to compose without cliché, create specific blooms without tightening up, and create vibrant, living color with ...
Join Steve for this 'Paint Along' class, where he will construct a painting from start to finish during each class, while you paint along with him. Steve will take you through the process step-by-step. He will demonstrate how he moves through the ...
Too often, artists undervalue still life. In this session, I discuss how the process of selecting, lighting, arranging and painting still life presents artists with rewarding challenges that both develop their skills and yield beautiful works of art!
In this video, Jonathan showcases his techniques while painting a picturesque scene of a ship builder's homestead in Essex, MA. Jonathan will discuss brushwork and color choices, and the decision making process that brings the scene to life on the ...
Balancing positive and negatives shapes allows for greater balance, depth, and movement in paintings. In these paint-along videos I demonstrate how to transform a static photographic reference into a lively and interesting painting by integrating ...
Balancing positive and negatives shapes allows for greater balance, depth, and movement in paintings. In these paint-along videos I demonstrate how to transform a static photographic reference into a lively and interesting painting by integrating ...
Balancing positive and negatives shapes allows for greater balance, depth, and movement in paintings. In these paint-along videos I demonstrate how to transform a static photographic reference into a lively and interesting painting by integrating ...
In this video, Jonathan showcases his techniques while painting a picturesque scene of a ship builder’s homestead in Essex, MA. Jonathan will discuss brushwork and color choices, and the decision making process that brings the scene to life on the ...
No matter where you are on your art journey, those aspects of art NOT related to pigment and paper have surely crept in from time to time. In this 2-hour zoom seminar Jeanne talks framing, marketing and social media, galleries, exhibitions, and ...
This video is from the first couple hours of a live portrait painting workshop I recently gave. In it I go over some of the basics of painting a portrait from life, how to work with the model, painting from memory, getting the all important first ...
We welcomed Newsletter subscribers to this session. It was a great group of old friends and new faces! I critiqued two lovely paintings by group members and then spoke on how, without knowing we're doing it, we can turn art into a source of stress ...
On a warm, sunny, February afternoon in Northern Ohio (a phrase I've never used before), I went to plein aire at a nearby wildlife habitat. The video opens with my search for a great scene to paint. Finding a view full of your "loves" -- interesting ...
In Part 2, I finish the painting following the plan I laid out in the thumbnail sketch. Boisterous geese, local row boaters and some camera-toppling wind gusts, make it another great plein air experience.
In this two part series, Jonathan will demonstrate a rare-for-him subject matter. He will discuss taking on an unfamiliar subject as well as some thoughts on looking for the small vignettes in complicated scenes. Zooming in can help keep the focus ...
In this two part series, Jonathan will demonstrate a rare-for-him subject matter. He will discuss taking on an unfamiliar subject as well as some thoughts on looking for the small vignettes in complicated scenes. Zooming in can help keep the focus ...
In this session I critiqued four paintings from the group and we talked about efficiency -- a key to enjoying painting more and getting better results. Then I did a one-hour demo of a scene I loved, from a great trip to Ireland last summer.
In this video Jonathan will discuss his use of the various parts of the painting as compositions within themselves, which can provide added impact to the whole, and in many instances, make the design process easier. He will discuss the seascape genre ...
The first decision every artist makes is what format to use for the painting. There are three fundamental formats: portrait, landscape, elongated, square, as well as two variants: elongated landscape and elongated portrait. How do you decide which ...
Composition fits into how we use or organize the page. Much like the artist uses different types of prose or poetry to tell a story, the painter uses composition to determine how best to tell their story.
Fundamental to every painting is the idea of shape. In this video we will look at strategies for understanding simple shapes, breaking them down, and integrating them to create a painting.
By viewing source material through the lens of shape, you can simplify a scene before painting. Use this video to learn my method for seeing shape and then apply it to your sketches while planning a painting.
In keeping with the idea that all painting can be broken down into shapes, let’s look at the human form as a shape! In this video I will show you how to paint human figures to proportion and scale. I will also show you techniques for adding movement ...
Now that we’ve looked at how to paint people, add movement, and personality, it is time to practice putting them in situations such as city streets or landscapes. Adding people to paintings is a great way to draw the viewer into the scene to connect ...
Loose watercolor painting techniques are a little different from traditional watercolor painting techniques. In this video I demonstrate and explain five loose watercolor painting techniques I call ‘Paint Delivery Systems.’
In this video I show you how to paint a simple landscape, using the paint delivery systems and watercolor techniques discussed in the previous videos. I invite you to either watch and paint along or watch first and then paint your version. Or both!
Motif development allows for a richer inventory of ideas in order to develop a painting. In this video I expand on the use of sketchbooks and detail, through an actual case study, how I use my sketchbooks to explore motifs.
How does a writer add drama and action to their storytelling? One way is by using verbs. Similarly, I use specific watercolor techniques to add action and drama to my paintings. I call these techniques the ‘verbs’ of loose watercolor painting. In ...
Pour up a cup of coffee or adult beverage, sit back and relax as I demonstrate how to use the sketching techniques, paint delivery systems, and watercolor techniques to create a sketch painting in my sketchbook. This is a real-time sketch painting ...
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 ...
In this continuation of Terrific Trees!, I demonstrate how to create different effects when painting trees. In particular I focus on dappling in and staccato strokes with a beautiful autumn palette to create inviting fall foliage.
A simple value study from a reference photo can start with dark, midtone, and light values. From the original study you can then rearrange the values into six different value patterns to create different schemas or ways to look at a scene. From ...
An existing painting can serve as inspiration for other, similar paintings with an entirely different feel or story. In this video I show how to use an existing painting as a reference and then ask the question, “What can I do differently?” Trying ...
There is a direct link between language, ideas, and painting. Sometimes we want to convey a specific idea or feeling in a painting and we need to plan in advance the various elements to achieve our outcome. One easy way to do that is to use words as ...
Color is a powerful tool for the artist. It can create emotion and drama in a painting. In this lesson I talk about the standard palette, warm or cool split compliment palettes, and mixing secondary or tertiary colors to access a full array of color ...
This is the final part of a three part series where Stephanie explores the differences of working under natural vs artificial light. Today she is working with a blue background that displays as almost lavender under artificial light and quite blue ...
I open with two short "Special Features." In the first, I discuss scene selection. I had hiked down a beautiful wooded creek with many interesting and beautiful potential subjects. I briefly discuss how I arrived and my decision about what I would ...
In part two, I add the details and textures that will help me arrive at "what I loved" about this view. You are welcome to paint along with me, or find a scene that you love, and enjoy the process of capturing it on canvas
Like seafoam in the crest of a wave, fallen snow is beautifully reflective and challenging to paint. Shadows are where the magic happens, revealing form and texture. Jeanne’s snowy landscape demo will also reveal what she’s learned from painting ...
In this first watercolor demonstration video Jonathan will be discussing his recent return to a medium rooted in the very beginnings of his artistic journey. He will go over some of the basic watercolor techniques, as well as a few of his own ...
In part two of this watercolor demonstration, Jonathan will continue to discuss the various techniques he is employing with watercolor, while relating his process to his work in oil painting. This carries through to a finished 10" x 8" watercolor on ...
In Part 1, I introduce you to this beautiful, misty river scene. I talk about how I decided on this particular composition, working through a thumbnail sketch that helps guide me throughout the rest of my painting. I finish Part 1 by showing you how ...
In Part 3, I add details to the water and branches and check to be sure I've accomplished my goals for the painting. …and get a visit from a local trout!
Painting sailboats can be tricky. This demo incudes tips to help you judge values, get your drawing right, and find a stronger composition and inspiring color even when using less-than-inspiring reference photos
Painting sailboats can be tricky. This demo incudes tips to help you judge values, get your drawing right, and find a stronger composition and inspiring color even when using less-than-inspiring reference photos
Dealing with a challenging subject? Close observation and simplification of shapes will go far. Jeanne will show how using these tips, anyone can learn to include boats in their work convincingly
Dealing with a challenging subject? Close observation and simplification of shapes will go far. Jeanne will show how using these tips, anyone can learn to include boats in their work convincingly
In parts 1 and 2 of "Holiday Transit" Jonathan demonstrates another holiday themed painting. Along with technical advice and instruction, he will describe the story behind the painting, and what he looks for in a subject. He will discuss how a ...
In parts 1 and 2 of "Holiday Transit" Jonathan demonstrates another holiday themed painting. Along with technical advice and instruction, he will describe the story behind the painting, and what he looks for in a subject. He will discuss how a ...
In this first part, I demonstrate how to sketch out a composition and use paint to lay in the design on canvas. Working through the changing mist and sky, I share how you can efficiently make your work capture your initial impression faster.
While finishing the study, I discuss the use of values and colors to achieve distance and atmosphere. I then talk about utilizing the correct amount of detail to capture interest in your focal area by making selective choices and eliminating extra ...
In part one of this two part series Jonathan will demonstrate a Christmas themed painting and the considerations that go into thematic work. He will also discuss why paintings centered around the holidays have been a tradition for him, and how he ...
In part two of this two part series Jonathan will continue with his Christmas painting and the considerations that go into thematic work. He will discuss the latter stages of wrapping up a narrative painting, and demonstrates that twinkle of light in ...
There is a lifetime of subject matter to study when it comes to understanding the horse and working out its descriptive form. But we must begin somewhere! I will be adding more equine videos in the future, but for now, we begin here. In this first ...
This video covered the basics of understanding how a mane and tail function and lay on a horse. I also demonstrate how to draw the hoof, its function and mobility.
Alluring and elusive, moonlight on water is among the most difficult sights in nature to paint. Paint it live and you’re in the dark, and yet moonlight is next to impossible to capture well photographically. In this demo, Jeanne will share how you ...
Join me as I demonstrate how to mix the beautiful colors of fall, whilst outdoors using my favorite method! I use my standard limited palette to arrive at a wide array of the gorgeous colors of autumn.
There are some steps In every plein air painters routine that are a must if you are looking to increase your efficiency in the field; and that is the practice of doing a thumbnail sketch before every painting. By doing a sketch ahead of time, you ...
In part one if this plein air series, Jonathan talks about choosing a subject and establishing a composition when in the field and on location. Part one carries through establishing dark and light shapes, and the beginning stages of color ...
In part two of this plein air series, Jonathan moves through the latter stages of a plein air scene. Color, atmosphere, and edges are part of the process layering on top of the established composition and shapes, exemplifying the colors and energy of ...
The third and final installment of this series takes the outdoors to the indoors where Jonathan explains his analysis process of plein air paintings. He pinpoints the areas of improvement and where good aspects can be enhanced even more. It is a look ...
Painting portraits may seem a daunting challenge, but I want to show you that it can be managed with the understanding of some essential concepts. In this video I discuss how I go about smiling painting eyes with life and sparkle.
In this three-part video series, I share the method of working with a palette knife. The use of a palette knife is very different than using a brush, and I hope to demonstrate in this video, the many different ways to hold and manipulate the knife ...
In Part 3, I lay in the lavender rows and the grassy aisles between them. I show techniques for using the palette knife to depict the rows' shape and direction. Finally, I zoom in on the details showing how short strokes with a dry knife added texture.
In this video Jonathan will explain one of many ways to mix luscious green colors in oil paint. Using basic primary colors in Blue and Yellow, however with "warm" and "cool" options, he will show a basic "green" palette that can be applied to many ...
In this video Jonathan reworks a painting that had a foundation in Plein air, but needed some changes to bring it to a place of stronger impact and interest. Also, he casually discusses some of his experience and offers some helpful suggestions for ...
Every discipline must begin with the understanding of some basic principles. This video demonstrates the basic principles of drawing that will carry you through all your artistic disciplines, with practice.
Most of us have some extra waiting time every now and then. What better exercise for the artistic mind than to practice some quick drawings while out and about. In this video I show you how to capture a quick tree from life.
This first lesson in a three-part series is the preliminary stages of a portrait demonstrating Sight-size drawing technique. A portrait was chosen because I want to demonstrate that the process of drawing is not complicated, but rather a series of ...
In the second video of this three-part series, we will work further on the portrait that was begun in the first lesson. I will develop the portrait working out the contours of the face and begin laying in the values.
In this final drawing sight size video, I work to finish the portrait drawing. I hope that you will see that there is nothing complicated or daunting about drawing anything you want! Its all a matter of observation, taking your time and careful ...
Nothing says majesty and grace like the noble horse. I am excited to share with you a clear simple step-by-step process to capturing a horse head portrait in this video set of three.
Painting the portrait is one of the most challenging disciplines of painting known to artists. In this section of painting portraits, I begin with the foundations of portraiture.
In the third and final installment of "Retirement Plans", Jonathan will carry through to completion this charming painting of an old watercraft next to a boat shed. The painting almost serves as a portrait of the property owner, without depicting the ...
Painting the portrait is one of the most challenging disciplines of painting known to artists. In this section of painting portraits, I begin with the foundations of portraiture. We first discus the skull, and I demonstrate a simple sketch of a skull ...
In this second video lesson of the foundations of portrait painting, I begin the painting of this gentleman by toning the canvas and demonstrate how to use my comparative drawing method to capture his likeness on the canvas.
In this final video of the foundations of portraiture, I will demonstrate the finishing touches of sculpting out the form by using three basic values (light, middle tone and dark) to create the illusion of depth and facial topography.
In this three-part video series, Color and Character, I will carry you through the next stage of portrait painting with working through color mixing! First, we begin with the drawing of our subject. I demonstrate in this first lesson, again the ...
In this second video lesson of the Portrait studies, Color and Character, we delve into the weeds of really looking at mixing color. I explain the use of cool and warm color and I block in the foundation. I also begin to work through the capturing of ...
Wrapping up the final video of this set of three in our Color and Character study, I demonstrate the importance of refining, looking and checking all areas that will need work. Then I isolate passages that need accents, and ask the question, “Did I capture
This delightful three-part series in painting the portrait, I take you on a journey of painting a sweet little girl. This series will focus on using your brushwork to create form, understanding cool and warm in painting portraits while still ...
In this second video of painting this sweet little girl, we take a closer look at refining the form and capturing the look of a child. There are wonderful palette shots demonstrating mixing skin tones. Edge work is also discussed as it pertains to ...
In this final video of panting a young child, we polish up the structure, push the cool and warm vibrancy and finish painting her hair, clothes and develop a simple background that does not distract and enhances the glow of the child.
In this three-part video series, I break down the process of portrait painting as it is more like sculpture than drawing. I want to emphasize the importance of considering facial topography in these videos. This first lesson will cover the likeness ...
The second video lesson in this series about sculpting form will see the portrait come to life more by developing the three main values and building some descriptive form using color and brushwork.
In this final video lesson about sculpting the portrait, we will see this painting come to a close with the addition of some final touches, discussion on paint quality, and using backgrounds to define edges and create atmosphere.
In this video I will share with you what I carry with me when I want to do a little plein air work with my watercolors. It's a fun treasure hunt example for the individual looking to set up their own plein air kit of watercolor and pen and ink ...
Watercolor painting is such a delightful painting medium with ease of materials, packing and accessibility. Many people feel intimidated by it's unpredictability and permanence. In this video, Jessica will demonstrate the basics of Victorian ...
Jessica continues to present basic watercolor techniques such as broken color. Master these basic essentials, and there isn't anything you can't watercolor paint! Soon you'll be packing up your watercolor kit to take with you anywhere!
In this Victorian Watercolor video, we use the techniques from the Watercolor Foundations Lessons 1 and 2. Together we paint a lovely fall scene of a lakeshore cabin and a small boat. Be sure to pause the video when more time is needed.
Foliage season is coming soon: be ready for it with this live demo on handling nature’s most glorious show with subtlety and sensitivity. Learn to balance the brilliance of fall color with just the right neutrals, and create depth and a strong ...
Efficiently packing for plein air painting is the first step to having a successful time enjoying the great outdoors doing what you love. In this short video I will show you the best options for keeping your equipment lightweight and essential.
Wrapping up the painting from lessons 1 and 2, this video will demonstrate how to work through keeping your first vision, tightening up the composition and how to know when you’re finished.
Everyone loves fall colors, water and reflections. In this video series, I will demonstrate how to capture a lovely fall pond scene with simple basic steps so you can confidently master plein air painting fall color, water and reflections. Starting ...
Working through the painting in the first video, I demonstrate the middle passages of this forest, water and reflections scene. There are definitely layers of a complicated scene and I break down those complexities to show you an easy process.
Wrapping up the set of three videos on painting fall colors, water and reflections, I share the finishing touches of capturing the life and energy of a forest scene. Often people ask how you can know when you’re finished and I share how you can know ...
Capturing our furry friends on canvas is the artistic desire of many! In this set of three videos, I demonstrate my simple approach to capturing a likeness of a sweet border collie. No matter what animal you’d like to paint, the principles are all ...
In this second video of painting animals, I demonstrate the middle passages of working through more of the blocking in of values of the Border Collie. I also show how you can use brushwork to demonstrate the flow of animal hair and develop form. ...
In this third and final video of painting the Border Collie, I share how to finish the eyes, nose and all the remaining details that make up the character of the animal.
Nothing says majesty and grace like the noble horse. I am excited to share with you a clear simple step-by-step process to capturing a horse head portrait in this video set of three. (Please note: In this video series, my canvas is slightly tilted ...
With the values in place for this third and final video of painting the horse head, I will wrap up the portrait with finishing touches of correcting any issues, developing more of the character around the eyes and painting the sculptural, cool ...
In this video we’ll look at some classic tools for designing landscapes, using space (foreground, middle ground & distance) and line to direct the eye to a focal point and around the composition.
In this video we’ll look at some classic tools for designing landscapes, using space (foreground, middle ground & distance) and line to direct the eye to a focal point and around the composition
Early morning light passing through waves infuses translucent seawater with dawn’s distinctive atmosphere. In this live demo, Jeanne takes a special look at how the color pallet of ocean water changes due to lighting conditions, and in particular she ...
Learn how to recognize and compose a ‘found’ simple still life. This lesson focuses on finding hard and soft edges to create space and depth in a still life, and choosing a great color palette.
Learn how to recognize and compose a ‘found’ simple still life. This lesson focuses on finding hard and soft edges to create space and depth in a still life, and choosing a great color palette.
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Tackling a complex cloud-filled sky means understanding cloud patterns and perspective and how they translate to two dimensions. This start to finish demo covers how to underpaint for large clouds, judging subtle value shifts, orchestrating a complex ...
Tackling a complex cloud-filled sky means understanding cloud patterns and perspective and how they translate to two dimensions. This start to finish demo covers how to underpaint for large clouds, judging subtle value shifts, orchestrating a complex ...
After sunset, a landscape’s tone and mood changes as light sources become more subtle. This demo is full of tips on creating clouds, light and atmospheric effects in a night scene
After sunset, a landscape’s tone and mood changes as light sources become more subtle. This demo is full of tips on creating clouds, light and atmospheric effects in a night scene
Continuing with our series on using harmony and contrast as the main focus or design element of a painting, in this fourth and final segment, I apply the principles from the previous three videos to creating a painting from a reference photo.
Join Jessica for an inspirational three-day workshop at Epiphany Fine Art in beautiful Norton Massachusetts, painting stunning fall colors! In this workshop Jessica will demonstrate how to select a scene, establish your composition, and develop your ...
Adding figures to your landscapes creates liveliness and focus. Use these exercises and tips to incorporate figures more accurately and convincingly into to your landscapes.
Adding figures to your landscapes creates liveliness and focus. Use these exercises and tips to incorporate figures more accurately and convincingly into to your landscapes.
This exercise will help you simplify structures, see light on form, add color, value and then choose detail. Learn to place buildings in your landscape by reducing form to its simplest elements.
This exercise will help you simplify structures, see light on form, add color, value and then choose detail. Learn to place buildings in your landscape by reducing form to its simplest elements.
Learn to place buildings in your paintings without getting bogged down with the details. Jeanne takes you step by step through the process of seeing a complex city scene in simple terms, read the values and shapes and then add details and texture.
Learn to place buildings in your paintings without getting bogged down with the details. Jeanne takes you step by step through the process of seeing a complex city scene in simple terms, read the values and shapes and then add details and texture.
Regardless of what we’re painting, working with photos carries specific challenges: bad cropping, unreliable color, too much information. In this seascape demo, Jeanne Rosier Smith shares how she uses photos without being tied to them. She’ll show ...
Watch and paint along with Jonathan as he paints a take out shack in lovely Maine. This video is the first half of a two part studio demonstration, allowing Jonathan to delve deeper into the process of his direct style painting.
Watch and paint along with Jonathan as he paints a take out shack in lovely Maine. This video is the second half of a two part studio demonstration, allowing Jonathan to complete his deep dive into the process of his direct style painting.
In the final segment of this two part studio video we see Jonathan complete his demonstration of how to convincingly capture a foggy coastal New England boat scene.
In this series, learn tips and tricks for creating more realistic foam. This demo includes advice for handling all sorts of seafoam challenges and will sharpen your seafoam skills.
In this series, learn tips and tricks for creating more realistic foam. This demo includes advice for handling all sorts of seafoam challenges and will sharpen your seafoam skills.
Learn how to capture the movement and power of an ocean wave in pastel. Understand the wave’s moving form, and explore special underpainting and layering strategies to make your seascapes come alive.
As waves come ashore, both the design and technique of your seascape paintings become more complex. In this video Jeanne takes you through composing a shoreline seascape, handling wet and dry sand, foam, and underpainting strategies. Learn how to ...
Coastal landscapes present unique challenges: tricks of light and atmosphere seldom seen inland, subtle curves of sand and grass, light, reflective planes. This video takes you through the particular challenges posed by the coastal landscape. Learn ...
In this series, learn tips and tricks for creating more realistic foam. This demo includes advice for handling all sorts of seafoam challenges and will sharpen your seafoam skills.
In this series, learn tips and tricks for creating more realistic foam. This demo includes advice for handling all sorts of seafoam challenges and will sharpen your seafoam skills.
Seafoam is full of information about edges, motion, direction, texture of the water. This demo shows how to use foam to tell the story of the water’s motion and activity, with more sensitive observation and mark making.
Seafoam is full of information about edges, motion, direction, texture of the water. This demo shows how to use foam to tell the story of the water’s motion and activity, with more sensitive observation and mark making.
Seafoam is full of information about edges, motion, direction, texture of the water. This demo shows how to use foam to tell the story of the water’s motion and activity, with more sensitive observation and markmaking.
Seafoam is full of information about edges, motion, direction, texture of the water. This demo shows how to use foam to tell the story of the water’s motion and activity, with more sensitive observation and markmaking.
New growth and lush blossoms, brief and beautiful, create a tantalizing challenge for painters. Join Jeanne for an evening demo on approaches to finding and capturing blossoming trees at their best. We’ll cover tips for scouting great references, ...
What to do with those snowy but nearly colorless photo references? This sample of Jeanne's demo shows how to convey depth and color to create an atmospheric and moody snow scene.
Watch as Jonathan breaks down his painting process into three parts. In the first part Jonathan goes into detail how he sets up and starts a painting, blocks in the elements of the painting, follow his decision making process, and watch as the ...
Watch as Jonathan breaks down his painting process into three parts. In the first part Jonathan goes into detail how he sets up and starts a painting, blocks in the elements of the painting, follow his decision making process, and watch as the ...
Watch as Jonathan breaks down his painting process into three parts. In the first part Jonathan goes into detail how he sets up and starts a painting, blocks in the elements of the painting, follow his decision making process, and watch as the ...
Join Jonathan as he paints a scene of shellfishing skiffs en plein air in lovely Wickford Rhode Island. The full video is available in Jonathan's ever growing library of educational videos
Join Jonathan as he paints a lovely scene of shellfishing skiffs en plein air in lovely Wickford Rhode Island. Paint along with him as he describes what he's doing and why.
Paint a snowy riverbank by understanding light, shadow, and plane shifts in the scene. Learn to judge snow value and temperatures, and create ripples and reflections in a winter river
Paint a snowy riverbank by understanding light, shadow, and plane shifts in the scene. Learn to judge snow value and temperatures, and create ripples and reflections in a winter river
Paint a snowy riverbank by understanding light, shadow, and plane shifts in the scene. Learn to judge snow value and temperatures, and create ripples and reflections in a winter river
What to do with those snowy but nearly colorless photo references? This demo shows how to convey depth and color to create an atmospheric and moody snow scene.
What to do with those snowy but nearly colorless photo references? This demo shows how to convey depth and color to create an atmospheric and moody snow scene.
Learn to create a complex forest scene with a simple design and accurate values. By finding the bigger shapes and implying the detail, Jeanne creates the forest
Learn to create a complex forest scene with a simple design and accurate values. By finding the bigger shapes and implying the detail, Jeanne creates the forest
Snow is crystalline and reflective just like clouds or seafoam, creating wonderful color opportunities. Painting well is learning to see. The rules for painting snow change drastically depending on the weather and the light. In this demo, retune your ...
Join Jonathan as he paints live en plein air at the Benson Preserve in lovely Rhode Island. Paint along with him as he describes what he's doing and why. Part 1
Join Jonathan as he paints live en plein air at the Benson Preserve in lovely Rhode Island. Paint along with him as he describes what he's doing and why. Part 2
Jonathan is an accomplished, award winning plein air painter out of Rhode Island. He is a must see for aspiring plein air and seascape studio painters.
In this video I take you through the correct way to setup, light, and capture a giclée quality image. This quality image can be used to apply to shows, galleries, and to print Giclées.
In this video I teach you how to import the photograph you just took into Lightroom, to create a color profile and then to export your file to print ready.
Join Jonathan McPhillips as he continues to plein air paint across Rhode Island. Today's session is a painting of a beautiful green sailboat with lovely reflections in Wickford, RI (part 1)
Join Jonathan McPhillips as he continues to plein air paint across Rhode Island. Today's session is a painting of a beautiful green sailboat with lovely reflections in Wickford, RI (part 2)
Are you a studio painter who feels guilty about not going out plein air more often? This demo is for you. I’ll share my plein air practices with you, and tell you exactly how I use them to help inform and enliven my studio paintings. Don’t get me ...
How do we work with the reference photos we have to create the best painting possible? In this demo, Jeanne has shared how to work with less than perfect photos to compose beautiful paintings with a strong visual impact.
How do we work with the reference photos we have to create the best painting possible? In this demo, Jeanne has shared how to work with less than perfect photos to compose beautiful paintings with a strong visual impact.
In this video I discuss how to make colorful, visually balanced paintings with a limited palette. I discuss color mixes, visual surround, value, layout, and much more. This is the edited version of a three hour Zorn Palette video I made that was ...
In this video I make a case for why I selected the limited palette I currently use, the thoughts that went into the colors on my palette, and how to use the palette to mix the colors you need.
Every Painting tells a story. The painter always has to choose: is it about the sky or is it about the land? In this demo we’re looking up, focusing on sky drama. How to compose a sky for dramatic affect, how to build soft, billowy clouds, control ...
Floating on the surface, reflecting the sky, suggesting depths below, waterlilies have captivated artists for centuries. Join in while Jeanne shares approaches for composing a lily pond scene, creating the illusion of reflections and suggesting ...
Floating on the surface, reflecting the sky, suggesting depths below, waterlilies have captivated artists for centuries. Join in while Jeanne shares approaches for composing a lily pond scene, creating the illusion of reflections and suggesting ...
In this video I delve into the concept behind the painting. The concept is what drives the painting from start to finish. It directs the choices in the layout of the composition, the control of light, shadow, value, color, edge, focus, and paint ...
In this video I discuss and demonstrate what it means to "deconstruct the reference". Deconstructing the reference is an easy concept to intellectualize, yet often very difficult to master. In this video I give three short demonstrations and a bonus ...
In this video I make a case for why I selected the limited palette I currently use, the thoughts that went into the colors on my palette, and how to use the palette to mix the colors you need
In this video we post process a color image with the use of Lightroom, Photoshop, TK7 and Topaz Studio 2. I show you have to create a separate mask for the sky and the ground saving them as channels and making separate adjustment for each with the ...
Luminosity masks target specific tones in every image. In this video I introduce the concept and practical application of editing through luminosity masking via adjustment layers, dodging and painting.
Luminosity masks target specific tones in every image. In this sample video I introduce the concept and practical application of editing through luminosity masking via adjustment layers, dodging and painting.
This is a clip from the video below in which we learn to post process a color image with the use of Lightroom, Photoshop, TK7 and Topaz Studio 2. I show you have to create a separate mask for the sky and the ground saving them as channels and making ...
The heart to Lightroom is its relational data base. Setting up your database correctly in Lightroom is key to sorting, filtering and finding images taken throughout time and location. In this video I show how to import, tag sort and find images by filters.
In this video Jonathan McPhillips paints the Gilbert Stuart museum "en plein air". Watch along and see how he sets up and blocks in his initial painting and then finishes a completed painting in 50 minutes!
Are you a studio painter who feels guilty about not going out plein air more often? This demo is for you. I’ll share my plein air practices with you, and tell you exactly how I use them to help inform and enliven my studio paintings. Don’t get me ...
In this video I show an example of post processing from Lightroom through TK 7 Luminosity Masking utilizing Dodge and Burn with selections as well as a triple play action with various blend modes for effect. The image is finished with the use of ...
In this video I introduce yet another method for converting an image to Black and White via Artisan Pro 2021. Post processing includes Lightroom, Photoshop, Artisan Pro 2021, and TK7 Luminosity with selective dodging burning and various blend modes - ...
In this video I complete the image from part 1 bay adding in techniques in Topaz Studio as well as introducing a new technique from TK7 for painting with contrast. In the 2nd part of the video I put together yet another method for conversion to Black ...
In this video we work an interior architectural image using yet another method for Black and White conversion. We dig even deeper into Artisan Pro 2021 and TK7 luminosity masking.
In this video we complete the image from part 1 and begin another interior architecture image using new tools from Artisan Pro 2021 as well as new techniques from TK 7 to post process a fine art architecture image. In the second portion of this video ...
Every Painting tells a story. The painter always has to choose: is it about the sky or is it about the land? In this demo we’re looking up, focusing on sky drama. How to compose a sky for dramatic affect, how to build soft, billowy clouds, control ...
This start to finish demo shows how to create the effects of sunlight on a curling wave. Special attention to underpainting strategies, and color and value choices to heighten atmospheric and lighting effects. (Pt1)
This start to finish demo shows how to create the effects of sunlight on a curling wave. Special attention to underpainting strategies, and color and value choices to heighten atmospheric and lighting effects. (Pt2)
This start to finish demo shows how to create the effects of sunlight on a curling wave. Special attention to underpainting strategies, and color and value choices to heighten atmospheric and lighting effects. (Pt3)
In this lesson I go over laying out and blocking in a simple still life, laying out flow through the painting, developing form with simple shapes, paint density, color, and edges. You can use this exercise to paint along at your own pace. Part 1
In this lesson I go over laying out and blocking in a simple still life, laying out flow through the painting, developing form with simple shapes, paint density, color, and edges. You can use this exercise to paint along at your own pace. Part 2
Here is a little demo to show how to paint grapes as a mass without "drawing" each grape. This is part of a continuing lesson on how to approach painting "complex" things.
How do we work with the reference photos we have to create the best painting possible? In this demo, Jeanne has shared how to work with less than perfect photos to compose beautiful paintings with a strong visual impact. Part 1
How do we work with the reference photos we have to create the best painting possible? In this demo, Jeanne has shared how to work with less than perfect photos to compose beautiful paintings with a strong visual impact. Part 2
In this video I discuss how to make colorful, visually balanced paintings with a limited palette. I discuss color mixes, visual surround, value, layout, and much more. This is the edited version of a three hour Zorn Palette video I made that was ...
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.
This sample clip is from my Color Fundamentals section below. This simple exercise using a black and white photo reference shows how deepening our understanding of value can expand our flexibility with color.
This start-to-finish demo video highlights a vibrant bosc pear against a neutral backdrop, with emphasis on value and chroma choices. Bonus tip: how to fill and organize a pastel box according to color and value (Part 1).
This start-to-finish demo video highlights a vibrant bosc pear against a neutral backdrop, with emphasis on value and chroma choices. Bonus tip: how to fill and organize a pastel box according to color and value.
This short video explores color temperature, and especially how the quality of light effects local color. A brief challenging exercise analyzes light and shadow in terms of temperature.
This Demo shows how to create a rich, realistic summer landscape painting, using underpainting strategies and layering techniques to make your greens more dimensional.
This Demo shows how to create a rich, realistic summer landscape painting, using underpainting strategies and layering techniques to make your greens more dimensional.
Cultivating a critical eye towards our own work is one of the most valuable and difficult skills we can develop as artists. This video contains an array of things to consider as you look at our own work, as well as offering a number of tools and ...
Join Jessica for an inspirational three-day workshop at Epiphany Fine Art in beautiful Norton Massachusetts, painting stunning fall colors! In this workshop Jessica will demonstrate how to select a scene, establish your composition, and develop your ...
Join Jessica for an inspirational three-day workshop at Epiphany Fine Art in beautiful Norton Massachusetts, painting stunning fall colors! In this workshop Jessica will demonstrate how to select a scene, establish your composition, and develop your ...
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 ...
Watch as Steve paints a mountain landscape, using hard edges to emphasize subject shapes and soft edges to de-emphasize supporting shapes, The combination of near and far shapes work together to create drama and atmospheric effect. Paint along with ...
Join us for a free one-hour loose watercolor painting with Steve Griggs. With fun and humor, Steve demonstrates his unique style of loose, moving, and evocative watercolor painting. Taking ‘loose’ to a new level, Steve uses bold lines, shapes, and ...
This sample clip is from my Color Fundamentals section. Here I look at the vital relationship between color and value, with a challenging color exercise.
In this longer video I take you through the complete painting from selecting a scene to paint, through creating special light effects, to completing the painting (part 1)
In this longer video I take you through the complete painting from selecting a scene to paint, through creating special light effects, to completing the painting (part 2)
In this longer video I take you through the complete painting from selecting a scene to paint, through creating special light effects, to completing the painting (part 3)
In this three part video I demonstrate how to describe the texture of the material you are painting by controlling the speed of the viewer's eye as it flows across the painted subject. In this demonstration I paint four different textured hard ...
In this three part video I demonstrate how to describe the texture of the material you are painting by controlling the speed of the viewer's eye as it flows across the painted subject. In a later video I will do four different textures of cloth. This ...
In this three part video I demonstrate how to describe the texture of the material you are painting by controlling the speed of the viewer's eye as it flows across the painted subject. In this demonstration I paint four different textured hard ...
In this video we discuss the problems of "sinking in", when previously richly painted passages dry to a dull matte appearance, how to prevent sinking in, and how to mitigate it when it happens.
In this brief video I go over my standard painting palette, the colors I use, and their placement on the palette. Paints should always be placed in the same location on your palette. Their location becomes a muscle memory so you don't have to think ...
Search the web and you'll find a plethora of misinformation on how to care for your oil painting brushes. In this short basics video I show you a simple and inexpensive way to properly wash and care for your brushes so that you can use them for ...
In this short basics video we cover the proper way to set up your easel (something commonly done wrong by beginning artists) and how to then face and use the easel to apply paint.
