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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 ...
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 ...
An intro to sketching with gouache.
Block in big color shapes for a pleasing design.
Block in a dynamic design creating drama.
Block in to plan the design for a large scale oil painting
The opaque quality of this medium allows for easy adjustments to improve the design plan
Value charts, squinting down, and learning to see the relationships within the painting.
How and why color charts are vital to your painting practice.
Types of varnish, when to varnish and why.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Part one: Block in and layout
Part two: As the painting develops care is taken to compare the value shapes, color temperature, drawing and edges.
Part three: Finishing the painting.
Part one: We begin by creating an abstract design of value and color shapes, as well as edges. While keeping the design in the lead.
Part two: As the painting develops care is taken to compare the value shapes, color temperature, drawing and edges.
Initially a design is created with structure lines. Color notes are added to compare the color and value relationships.
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.
Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of markmaking methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
Working on a charcoal colored sanded surface, I use a variety of mark making methods to create the dynamic of swirling snow in a stormy winter scene.
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.)
How do you choose a reference photo? This video helps you hone in on what to look for and how to decide.
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 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 ...
Part three: Continuing the development of the painting
Part four: finishing the painting
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 ...
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.
Develop a system to find what you're looking for more quickly and easily so you can get to painting!
Hone your artistic perspective in order to take better photos, recognize strong compositions, and strengthen your work.
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.
Adding more white with color brushed into it to create a sparkling light effect.
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 ...
Full of tips on drawing boats accurately, underpainting for clear shimmering water and creating reflections and that floating effect for your boats.
Full of tips on drawing boats accurately, underpainting for clear shimmering water and creating reflections and that floating effect for your boats.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Join Master Oil Painter Stephanie Birdsall as she paints a lovely still life of plums with flower arrangement
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
