Art Instruction
Painting
Color Studies – Color Applications and Definitions
A dull color is a hue mixed until it loses its brightness, and a vivid color is a pigment left unmixed. The rest of the lesson is the color wheel, schemes, and how artists use them.
Drawing
How to Draw from Your Imagination: 10 Free Tutorials & Tips for Beginners in 2025
Struggling with how to draw from your imagination? As an artist myself, I know the challenge of turning mental images into sketches without references. Drawing from imagination isn’t magic—it’s about building a strong vi
Drawing
How to Draw a Dragon Step by Step with Pencil
Learning how to draw a dragon step by step with pencil is an exciting skill that artists of all levels can enjoy. In this blog post, you can explore a range of YouTube tutorials that break down the process into manageabl
Digital
Photo to Digital Painting in Photoshop
Transforming a photo into a digital painting in Photoshop is an art form that blends traditional painting techniques with modern digital tools. By leveraging Photoshop’s versatile brush features and layering capabilities
Drawing
Drawing Lesson – A Theory of Light and Shade
All Illustrations for a theory of light and shade are by Sheri Doty accept for Manet’s painting “The Railway” showing an undefined light source. Before you undertake your practice of the use of light and shade in your ar
Painting
Oil Painting Glazing Tutorial – Glaze and Mist
Below is a wonderful oil painting glazing tutorial by artist Julie Duell (see bio at the end of this lesson). I hope you find these tips and techniques helpful. Enjoy!
Painting
Losing a Likeness and Finding It – Again and Again
Karin Wells is an artist of amazing versatility. She graduated with honors from both the New England School of Art and Design, Boston, 1965, and the Butera School of Art, Boston,
Painting
How to Paint a Horse with Oil Paint – Black Clydesdale – Classical Method
I’ve always loved the work of the Old Masters so when I discovered the seven layer method of the Flemish Masters, I knew I wanted to learn it.
Painting
Oil Painting Underpainting Tutorial
Terry knows she is doing what she was meant to do. After graduating from the University of Central FL with a BFA in Graphic Design she had an interesting and varied art career,
Drawing
Rock Drawing Tutorial by Diane Wright
In 2002, I picked up my art pencil again after 20+ years. During this break, I devoted my time to my family and building a career. Even though I earned my Bachelor of Fine Art
Painting
Oil Portrait Painting Demonstration Step by Step
Jeff is a 27 year veteran of the art industry working in both traditional and digital media. His passion for creating art led him to a career in art and illustration in which his
Printmaking
Gelli Plate Printing Ideas and Techniques
In this post, I have collected ten videos about Gelli Plate Printing Ideas and Techniques that will inspire and educate you on the fascinating printing process known as ‘gelli
Painting
Step by Step Watercolor Painting Tutorial
Barbara has achieved a tremendous following on both the national and international level as a watercolor painter with a vivid and unique style.
Painting
Easy Watercolor Flowers for Beginners
Easy Watercolor Flowers for Beginners is a fantastic way to dive into the world of painting without feeling overwhelmed. This post will guide you through creating stunning floral
Drawing
How to Draw Trees with Pencil Step by Step
Trees. In almost all landscapes, they play an integral part in the scene. How the trees, grass and foliage are represented in a drawing have a direct impact on the entire mood and
Drawing
How to Draw a Nose Step by Step
In the tutorial “How to Draw a Nose – EASY” by RapidFireArt, Darlene guides beginners through drawing various nose shapes. Starting with a circle for the nose tip, she adds bridge
Painting
Green Bottles – A Watercolor Demo
If you don’t have an eye for detail this demo will irritate the hell out of you, so move on and save yourself some irritation! If you enjoy the challenge of watercolour realism as
Drawing
How to Draw a Realistic Rose for Beginners
Roses are one of the most challenging subjects to render realistically with drawing or any medium for that matter, but once you tackle this complicated subject you will be ready
Painting
How to Paint Water Lilies like Monet
Water Lilies (1840-1926) by Claude Monet. Original from the Art Institute of Chicago. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.
Painting
Watercolor Pouring Demonstration
An Ohio artist, Barbara studied art and art education at Bowling Green State University and has been a public school art teacher for more that 40 years. She was raised in
Drawing
Negative Drawing vs Negative Space, with Mike Sibley
I often hear the phrases ‘negative drawing’ and ‘negative space’ used as if they are synonymous. They aren’t. Negative space is employed as a brain-fooling method of seeing shapes
Drawing
How to Draw a Comic Book Character Step by Step
Bring your imagination to life with “How to Draw a Comic Book Character Step by Step,” a collection of free video tutorials crafted by seasoned professionals in the comic book
Drawing
Drawing a Portrait with Charcoal Step by Step
I do concept art, color and lighting design for animation and entertainment projects, notable clients include DreamWorks, Blue Sky, Disney and Digital Domain.
Printmaking
Gelli Plate Laser Print Transfer
In the exciting world of gel printing, experienced YouTubers explain gelli plate laser print transfer onto gel plates. Through detailed tutorials, these creative minds guide
Drawing
How to Draw Leaves On a Tree - Pen and Ink Drawing Tutorial
My life has been influenced over the years by many things. First is my fundamental belief in God and second my family and the rural up-bringing that I have had. These two basic
Printmaking
Frequently Asked Questions About Gel Plate Printing
Gel plate printing has become a favorite among artists and crafters due to its flexibility and user-friendly nature. Whether you’re just starting with monoprinting or have been
Drawing
How to Draw an Oak Tree Step by Step
How to draw an oak tree in pen and ink, from the trunk out to the limbs.
Drawing
How to Draw Clouds & Skies - Landscape Drawing Tutorial
Ever since a fellow artist challenged me to include a sky in one of my drawings, I have been keeping my mind in the clouds. I am continually amazed at the beauty of just looking
Painting
How to Make your own Soft Pastels by Hand
Phyllis has always painted. From her earliest memory she recalls how much she enjoyed the play of color and the creative process of all visual arts. During her childhood years she
Painting
How to Paint an Apple with Watercolor
Below is a beautiful free step by strep lesson on how to paint an apple with watercolor provided by artist John Fisher (see bio below). I hope you find this tutorial helpful and
Digital
Digital Painting for Beginners on the Ipad - Tutorials and Demonstrations to get you Started!
Should you get the iPad or iPad Pro for drawing? Big or small? New or the previous generation? Find out in this video.
Drawing
How to Draw Comic Book Style Faces
Below are a series of videos on how to draw comic book style faces from artist Robert Marzullo. I have been following Robert’s work for several years now. I have learned a great
Drawing
How to Draw Water in Pencil
Water. It is the most majestic element in nature. There is nothing more meditative or soothing than the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on a beach, or the soft rippling of a
Painting
How to Paint a Sunset with Watercolors
In this post, I’ve gathered 5 video tutorials on how to paint a sunset with watercolors, simplifying the process for artists at any level. You’ll find practical tips from
Painting
How to Paint a Sunset with Clouds
This post on “How to Paint a Sunset with Clouds” offers three tutorials across three mediums: oils, acrylics, and watercolor. Each video focuses on the techniques and approaches
Painting
How to Paint a Mountain Landscape - A Step by Step Guide
I love landscape art, especially traditional realism painting and I have been painting landscapes for many years. Many of my influences come from 19th Century landscape painters,
Painting
How to Paint a Waterfall in Watercolor for Beginners
Learn how to paint a waterfall in watercolor with this wonderful beginner lesson by Angela Fehr.
Printmaking
What Mediums Can You Use on a Gelli Plate?
What mediums can you use on a Gelli plate? This questions opens up a world of artistic possibilities, inviting both new and experienced artists to explore different textures and
Painting
How to build your own Pochade Box
One of the things I’ve always enjoyed as an artist was the craftsmanship involved. If it’s either building my own stretchers, prepping canvas, customizing equipment for the
Painting
Acrylic Portrait Painting Tutorial - Using A Limited Palette
Enjoy this free step by step acrylic portrait painting tutorial from artist Christopher Vasil!
Drawing
How to Draw the Female Eye Step by Step
Enjoy this awesome tutorial on how to draw the eye by artist Faith Te (see bio and website link below).
Painting
How to Paint a Landscape in Oils Beginners
Ross Bowns is an artist and art instructor working in California. His interests in art are in semi-abstract figurative art but he enjoys teaching broad range of subjects from
Painting
Pastel Painting for Beginners Step by Step
Below is a beautiful step by step pastel painting tutorial created by artist Christine Kane (see bio and website link at the end of this tutorial). In this demo she will show you
Drawing
Fashion Drawing pdf FREE Download
Fashion drawing pdf FREE download, “Fashion Drawing For Dummies” by Lisa Arnold and Marianne Egan, is a book for those aspiring to enter the world of fashion design. This book is
Drawing
Pen and Ink Drawing Tutorial – How to Draw Bark
My life has been influenced over the years by many things. First is my fundamental belief in God and second my family and the rural up-bringing that I have had. These two basic
Painting
How to Thicken Acrylic Paint the Right Way
I have seen a lot of videos, articles, comments, etc. online that teach how thicken acrylic paint. Some people recommend cornstarch, flour, and joint compounds to thicken
Painting
Acrylic vs Oil Paint for Beginners: Which is Easier and Better?
In art, beginners face a choice: oil or acrylic. Each bears its marks, strengths, and weaknesses. This guide, focusing on ‘Acrylic vs Oil Paint for Beginners’, aims to clear the
Painting
What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting?
In today’s post we answer the question: What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting?
Painting
Morning - A Demonstration of an Oil Paint over Gouache Painting Technique
The following oil painting demonstration is courtesy of Philip Howe . When you are finished viewing this demonstration, please take a moment to visit Philip’s site to view more of
Painting
Step by Step Acrylic Painting Demo - "Crab Nebula"
My name is Alizey Khan; I am a professional astronomical and abstract painter and printmaker. I was born and raised in the United Kingdom, moved to Pakistan for a few years in
Digital
Procreate Drawing Tutorials for Beginners
Procreate is an awesome app. I only started using it several months ago, so I am not an expert as of yet, but there are plenty of artist’s who are. So I searched the web and found
Painting
Watercolor Rose Painting Tutorial Step by Step
Barbara has achieved a tremendous following on both the national and international level as a watercolor painter with a vivid and unique style.
Painting
Grisaille Underpainting Technique - Painting Demo by Karin Wells
Karin Wells is an artist of amazing versatility. She graduated with honors from both the New England School of Art and Design, Boston, 1965, and the Butera School of Art, Boston,
Painting
Mixed Media Art Techniques – Oil Pastels, Watercolors, and White Gouache
I was born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, but moved ‘out west’ in my early twenties. At about the same time I realized that I didn’t really know who I was, so
Drawing
How to Draw a Horse with Colored Pencils - Step by Step Drawing Tutorial
The following is a full step by step tutorial on How to Draw a Horse with Colored Pencils by artist Carrie L. Lewis. You can learn more about her in the bio section at the end of
Painting
How to Paint a Sunset in Oils Step by Step Demonstration
Below is a wonderful step by step lesson on how to paint a sunset in oils by artist Gina De Gorna (see bio and website link below). Enjoy and happy painting fellow artist!
Painting
Painting Skin Tones - One Layer at a Time
You have got to enjoy the process or this isn’t the method for you….(but don’t worry, there are lots of ways to paint a portrait & get a similar result). Personally I like any way
Painting
Watercolor Painting Exercises For Beginners
Below are a selection of tutorials of watercolor painting exercises for beginners that will improve your skills as a painter. Watercolor exercises are a great way to loosen up and
Drawing
Ballpoint Pen Drawing for Beginners
This post explores ballpoint pen drawing for beginners across four distinct tutorials; viewers are introduced to the versatility and potential of this common tool in creating
Drawing
Colored Pencil Tools and Techniques for the Wax and Oil Based Colored Pencil
Sheri Doty received a B F A degree in 1972 from the University of Utah with a painting and drawing emphasis. Having experimented with non-representational styles during her
Painting
Black and White Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Painting in black and white is not only beautiful but it is also a great way for beginners to get started painting with acrylic paint. Without the need to mix colors or concern
Painting
Oil Painting Tutorial Step by Step - Glazing & Scumbling
Scumbling / Glazing is a method of applying very thin layers to the painting. It is effective for very smooth gradations, and also for adjusting dried layers. It can be used to
Painting
Plein Air Watercolor Painting Tutorials
“Plein Air Watercolor Painting Tutorials” offer a unique approach to capturing the beauty of nature through art. In these tutorials, artists venture outdoors, embracing the
Painting
Can you Use Acrylic Paint on Glass?
“Can you use acrylic paint on glass?” Yes, you can, with the right kind of paint. This blog post shares four tutorials where crafters use special acrylic paints made for glass.
Painting
How to Paint a Still Life in Watercolour
My beginner’s class in watercolour painting is doing one more still life before tackling landscapes. This high-key photograph was set up in my studio to avoid the necessity of
Painting
Mixed Media Demonstration - Acrylic Paint and Collage
Explore the realm of mixed media art with Terry Honstead’s tutorial on acrylic painting and collage. This guide offers a blend of techniques and creative insights, making it ideal
Painting
Old Master Oil Painting Techniques - A Demo by Brian MacNeil
Brian MacNeil is an artist of great talent and imagination and is one of the new generation of Realist painters that are the new avant-garde in the art world. Brian studied at the
Painting
How to Make a Gelli Plate
How to make a gelli plate is a creative endeavor that can add a unique touch to your crafting projects. This process involves mixing glycerin, gelatin, and water to create a
Painting
Soft Pastel Flower Tutorials
Learn how create beautiful flowers with these soft pastel flower tutorials from experienced artists.
Drawing
Step by Step Colored Pencil Portrait Drawing
The following steps show how I create a portrait in colored pencils. I call such drawings “imaginative portraits” because I create unique atmosphere in the picture set around the
Painting
Why Does my Watercolor Paper Buckle?
Why does my watercolor paper buckle? This question frequently arises among watercolor artists, especially as they encounter the challenges of paper warping and buckling during
Painting
How to Paint a Landscape in Watercolor
This lesson on how to paint a landscape in watercolor is provided by artist John Fisher. Enjoy! This is a big lesson in several parts, so be sure click the link at the bottom of
Painting
Opaque Watercolor Tutorial
Good art is the result of hard work and dedication. It only happens when the artist finds his or her own story to tell and then learns to do so with his or her own unique language.
Painting
How to Paint a Seascape – ‘Piha Beach, Wild Sea’ – A Step by Step Guide
I love to paint the sea and I have been painting seascapes for many years. For those of you who enjoy painting and are wanting to learn more about painting seascapes then you may
Painting
How to paint an Impressionistic Seascape with Acrylics
When you are first beginning to paint, acrylics can be a fantastic medium to learn some of the key fundamentals that all great painters stem from.
Painting
Watercolor Jellyfish Tutorial
The video titled “Loose Watercolor Jellyfish Step by Step Tutorial” by the channel Nianiani is a detailed watercolor jellyfish tutorial . The instructor begins by demonstrating
Painting
Painting Techniques of the Masters - Color Banding
Enjoy this free lesson from artist Karin Wells (see bio and website at the end of the lesson) painting techniques of the masters. There were certain effective and beautiful
Drawing
"Creative Illustration" - Andrew Loomis Free PDF Download
Andrew Loomis’ “Creative Illustration” is the illustration guide artists look for. Published in 1947, it covers line, tone, color, and how a picture tells a story.
Painting
Does Acrylic Paint Fade in the Sun?
Does acrylic paint fade in the sun? This question looms large for artists and DIY enthusiasts who use acrylics outdoors, exposed to the relentless sunlight. This article explores
Painting
Egg Tempera Painting Demonstration
In addition to working as an artist, Dennis Harper is Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. Formerly Curator of
Painting
Gell Plate Printing on Canvas
Gell Plate Printing on Canvas opens up a world of artistic possibilities, allowing novice and experienced creators to explore the unique interplay of textures and colors. This
Painting
How to Paint a Lily Step by Step
Beatriz Socorro began her formal art training at age 10. During 5 years, she studied art with the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in Montreal, Canada, where she
Drawing
Step by Step Charcoal and Graphite Pencil Drawing Demo
Hello! My name is Faith Te. When I was 16, a great desire to capture nature and the people around me started my passion for drawing. I began to look at drawing not just as a hobby
Drawing
The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature" by Ken Hultgren
A lesson from the original site.
Drawing
Top 10 Online Figure Drawing Resources For Beginner Artists
So you are interested in becoming an expert at drawing and painting the human figure? You have certainly found the right place! I thought it would be a good idea to find the best
Painting
Watercolor Painting Lesson - How To Paint With 4 Pigments
Once upon a time … August 96, weary of the ordinary pleasures of the seaside, I left my wife and children playing on the beach and went to write a few letters to our friends in
Drawing
Drawing Comic Book Backgrounds
Drawing comic book backgrounds is essential for any aspiring comic book artist, as it brings depth, context, and visual appeal to the story. In this video, Whyt Manga shares
Drawing
Pen and Ink Drawing Demonstration by Mike Budden
Hello , my full name is Michael William Budden. I was born in Gosport, Hampshire, England in 1943. There were air raids, bombs being dropped all over the place. Entire streets
Painting
How to Paint a Blue Sky with Acrylics
Below is a short but very informative and helpful demonstration on how to paint a basic blue sky with acrylics. It really is a simple process once you get the hang of it. In this
Painting
How to Paint Like Monet
I have always liked to draw and paint. In elementary school I was known as the “school artist”. Drawing and painting was a blissful and ‘easy’ activity for me.
Painting
How to Paint Strawberries - A Watercolour Demo
I was born and educated in England, graduating from the Luton School of Arts (now Barnfield College) in 1945. It was my hope to become a graphic artist, but at the end of the
Painting
Watercolor Pencil vs Watercolor Paint
Each medium offers unique qualities when choosing between watercolor pencil and watercolor paint. Both can produce stunning artwork, but knowing their differences will help you
Painting
Can Sharpies be used on plastic?
So today’s question is : Can Sharpies be used on plastic? And the answer is yes and no. Sharpie Oil Based Markers can be used on plastic. The traditional alcohol based Sharpie
Painting
Copper Pots - Watercolour Painting Demonstration
I was born and educated in England, graduating from the Luton School of Arts (now Barnfield College) in 1945. It was my hope to become a graphic artist, but at the end of the
Drawing
Drawing Lesson - How to Shade Pencil Drawings By Miranda Aschenbrenner
My work fits into two very different and unrelated categories: realism and abstract. Each style allows me to challenge different parts of my personality. Drawing realistically
Painting
How To Clean Oil Paint Brushes Without Paint Thinner
If you are an oil painter like me that is allergic to harsh chemicals and solvents like paint thinner and turpentine, then you are probably searching for ways to clean your artist
Drawing
How to Draw a Butterfly in Crayon Step by Step
For over a century, crayons have been children’s first method of graphic communication, a way of visually representing their world. Given a box of crayons, all children seem to
Painting
How to Paint a Flower in Watercolour - Rose Demonstration
Barbara has achieved a tremendous following on both the national and international level as a watercolor painter with a vivid and unique style.
Painting
How to Paint Landscapes in Acrylic Step by Step
This post gathers a collection of YouTube video tutorials on “How to Paint Landscapes in Acrylic,” offering step-by-step instructions from experienced artists. Each tutorial dives
Painting
How to Paint a Sunset with Acrylics Step by Step
Is there anything more beautiful than a sunset? Isn’t it only natural as artists that we would want to capture something as beautiful and precious as the setting sun in our
Painting
Painting the Breaking Wave - Oil Painting Wave Techniques
The path to the beach was well worn in l971 when Byron Pickering made his home on the Oregon Coast. It seemed ordained that he would meet with this rugged coastline and its
Drawing
Drawing Lesson - How to Shade a Drawing Using Pointillism
My work fits into two very different and unrelated categories: realism and abstract. Each style allows me to challenge different parts of my personality. Drawing realistically
Drawing
Perspective Drawing Lesson for Artists - Part 2
OK now – so far we have looked at straight lines in perspective – but what about curves? Take a look at this chart…then hold a coin in your hand, flat on to your eyelevel. Slowly
Painting
Watercolor Painting with a Credit Card
Watercolor Painting with a Credit Card actively transforms the approach to creating unique and textured artworks, as Karen Rice, Lois Davidson, and Tammy Kaye demonstrate in their
Painting
Autumn Acrylic Painting Tutorials Step by Step
Enjoy this handful of beautiful step by step autumn acrylic painting tutorials created by experienced artists.
Drawing
Drawing 101- Lessons and Exercises for Beginners
Explore ‘Drawing 101’ through insightful tutorials, from mastering basic shapes with cubes, spheres, and cylinders to enhancing your ability to draw circles and ellipses with
Drawing
Drawing Trees with Pen and Ink by Vincent Whitehead
My life has been influenced over the years by many things. First is my fundamental belief in God and second my family and the rural up-bringing that I have had. These two basic
Drawing
Fun With A Pencil by Andrew Loomis
Drawing is often seen as a gift reserved for the few. Yet, Andrew Loomis’s “Fun With A Pencil” debunks this myth. Since 1939, this book has opened art doors to many, showing that
Painting
How long does watercolor paint take to dry?
How long does watercolor paint take to dry? This question is crucial for painters who must work quickly and efficiently with this vibrant and fluid medium. Watercolors are
Drawing
How to Draw Water Waves with Pencil for Beginners
Learn how to draw beautiful realistic water waves in your seascape and ocean drawings with the following helpful demonstrations and tutorials. Drawing waves is probably one of the
Painting
How to Paint a Landscape in Acrylic - 20 Great Video Lessons to Get you Started!
Hey artist! Thanks for stopping by! In this post, I bring you some very excellent step by step video lessons and demonstrations on how to paint a landscape in Acrylic. This can be
Painting
How to Paint Mountains with Acrylics
In this post titled “How to Paint Mountains with Acrylics,” you will b treated to a three videos that teach the art of painting mountains using acrylic paints. Each video,
Digital
Photoshop Tips for Beginners: Unlocking Creativity Part 1
“Photoshop Tips for Beginners” is a guide to understanding and making the most of Adobe Photoshop, a powerful tool that can be challenging for new users. This guide provides
Painting
Portrait Study in Oils - Step by Step Demo
Terry Strickland’s work, classified as conceptual realism, is a combination of technical mastery and depth of content, in which skill and concept are held in equal regard.
Painting
Still Life Oil Painting Demonstration
David Gray (b. 1970) acquired a strong foundational education in art while obtaining his BFA from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. His art education has
Painting
Tuscan Landscape - Acrylic Painting Tutorial By Julie Shoemaker
I am a self taught artist who has been painting and interested in art all my life. My favorite medium is acrylic due to its versatility. One of my favorite things to do is teach
Painting
How to Paint Trees in Watercolor
Learn how to paint trees in watercolor with these free video lessons. These quick exercises from world renowned architectural illustrator and fine art watercolorist Frank M.
Painting
Why is my Oil Painting Taking so Long to Dry?
In this post, we answer a common question, “Why Is My Oil Painting Taking So Long to Dry?” We’ll talk about how factors like paint composition, thickness, and the environment
Drawing
Easy Doodle Art For When You're Bored
“Easy Doodle Art For When You’re Bored” is a collection of ten YouTube videos, each presenting straightforward and engaging doodling ideas. This post compiles tutorials that cater
Drawing
How to Draw Apples with Pastels Step by Step
Jo Knoblock Castillo has always had an interest in art and working with her hands. Whether it was cooking, sewing or making gifts, she was happy to be “doing”. While living in
Painting
Watercolor Painting Tutorial - How to Paint Birch Trees
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Peter Humeniuk has had a lifelong fascination with art. From the 4 year old who spent all his spare time drawing; through graphics and design at
Painting
Mixing Browns in Watercolor
The art of mixing browns with watercolor is a crucial skill for painters, as shown in these tutorials. Artists demonstrate mixing primary colors to create a range of browns,
Painting
Oil Portrait Tutorial - Painting Demonstration Step by Step
Below is a detailed step by step oil portrait tutorial by the very talented artist Scott Burdick (see bio at the end of the tutorial). I hope you enjoy and find this interesting
Drawing
Perspective Drawing for Beginners
Perspective drawing is critical for realistic art. This guide on perspective drawing for beginners, covers lessons from four YouTube tutorials for beginners.
Drawing
How to Create Texture With Colored Pencils
So you would like to learn how to create the appearance of texture in you r colored pencil drawings? Below are a handful of videos that will teach you how to do just that. Do not
Drawing
How to Draw a Realistic Beach with Pencil
I would say that drawing realistically with pencil is one of the most challenging forms of art. You are working with a medium that doesn’t cover as quickly as say a painting
Painting
How to Mix Flesh Tones for Painting Portraits
Brian Neher is a professional portrait painter whose work has been featured in American Artist Magazine and on national television. He has studied under world renowned portrait
Painting
How to Paint a Still Life in Watercolor - Tomatoes - Watercolour Techniques
Below is a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to paint a still life in watercolor by artist John Fisher (see bio and website link below). I hope you find this demonstration
Painting
How to Paint Trees with Watercolor
This post is about ‘How to Paint Trees with Watercolor,’ featuring three helpful videos by different artists. Each video offers tips and tricks for painting trees, from basic
Painting
Reflections of Pink & Green
We are revisiting Lorraine Vatcher today with another beautiful acrylic painting demonstration. I do hope you enjoy. You can learn more about Lorraine by visiting her website as
Painting
Soft Pastel Painting Step by Step
I am using a picture of my dog for this demonstration. First, I cut a piece of suede matboard to the desired size (in this case, 10″ x 20″). I always tape the matboard to a stiff
Painting
Watercolor Mixed Media Painting Techniques
I grew up in France but have been living in Canada for the last 12 years, I am currently located in North Vancouver and work from a studio on Pemberton Avenue.
Painting
Why Is My Acrylic Paint Chunky?
“Why is my acrylic paint chunky?” If you’re facing this issue, it’s crucial to understand what causes it and how you can fix it. Acrylic paint becomes chunky primarily due to
Painting
Best Budget Acrylic Paint
You’re in the right place if you’re an artist looking for the best budget acrylic paint. Finding high-quality acrylic paints that don’t break the bank can be challenging, but with
Drawing
Charcoal Drawing Basics & Techniques For Beginners
Just starting out with charcoal drawing? Looking for some good tips to help you get started? The following is a series of videos collected from YouTube that covers some of the
Drawing
Charcoal Portrait Drawing Tutorial by Nathan Fowkes
I do concept art, color and lighting design for animation and entertainment projects, notable clients include DreamWorks, Blue Sky, Disney and Digital Domain.
Painting
Watercolor Painting Tips - Creating Textures in Watercolor
Beth is an extremely talented watercolor artist. Her paintings are stunning, vibrant and full of color.
Printmaking
Gelli Printing on Fabric Ideas
Exploring gelli printing on fabric ideas, this series of tutorials showcases various techniques and creative applications by different artists. Each artist brings their unique
Painting
Mixed Media Collage Tutorial Step by Step
I’m a Mixed Media Artist. I have several roles that I play such as, mom, daughter, wife, sister and friend. To make my life more interesting, I am an executive assistant working.
Painting
Paint Along with Larry Hamilton - Watercolor "Stream and Bridge"
Larry is a retired Computer Executive. Now developing his artistic skills painting oil and watercolor paintings, teaching both to students and creating free You Tube painting
Painting
Painting Horses in Landscape with Figures
This painting lesson will show you how I move from an original idea, through the entire process as I paint an equine subject in my studio.
Painting
Underpainting Tutorial - Oil Painting Demonstration Spring Flowers
Jim Serrett holds degrees from Southern Illinois University and Vincennes University in painting and drawing. He has been an instructor at the college level and worked
Painting
Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper - Step by Step Lesson
“My true passion is free-flowing, bold watercolor. I use large round brushes and a lot of paint and water. I welcome watercolor to be what it is – to run, to mix, to bloo
Painting
Watercolor Painting Tutorial by Steve Fleming
Good art is the result of hard work and dedication. It only happens when the artist finds his or her own story to tell and then learns to do so with his or her own unique language.
Painting
Watercolor Painting Tutorial Step by Step
After training to teach, I taught Art in secondary school for five years before following a career in computing. I moved permanently to France in January 2008 to launch
Painting
Watercolour Tutorial Step by Step- "Shutters"
This is another of a series of free watercolour demonstrations I’ll be posting in the months ahead. These are lengthy and detailed and show how I strive to achieve a high degree
Drawing
What are the Best Charcoal Pencils?
Sophocles More: Original public domain image from Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Painting
Acrylic Knife Painting for Beginners
In the following post I have gathered a handful of awesome lessons and demonstrations that teach acrylic knife painting for beginners. If you are used to painting with only a
Painting
Acrylic Painting Techniques
Welcome fellow acrylic painter! Today I am going to share some of the most common and popular acrylic painting techniques for beginners. I hope you find this post helpful and that
Painting
Advanced Watercolor Painting Techniques
If your skills have improved and you are getting bored with all those beginner watercolor videos, then it is time to take your painting to the next level. Below are a handful of
Painting
Can you Use the Same Brushes for oil and Acrylic?
So you would like to know…..can you use the same brushes for oil and acrylic painting? If you are asking if you can use the same single set of brushes you already have on hand to
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"Composition: Understanding Line, Notan and Color" by Arthur Wesley Dow
“Composition: Understanding Line, Notan and Color” by Arthur Wesley Dow is a seminal work in art education. First published at the turn of the 20th century, this book remains an
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Difference Between Watercolor and Gouache
Understanding the difference between watercolor and gouache is essential for any artist looking to expand their skills and explore new mediums. Watercolor and gouache have unique
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Does Acrylic Paint Work on Fabric?
“Does acrylic paint work on fabric?” This question often surfaces among crafters and DIY enthusiasts looking to explore different mediums for their fabric projects. Acrylic paint
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Easy Acrylic Painting Tutorials for Beginners Step by Step
When you are first staring out with acrylic painting, it is important to jump right in and get to work, especially on easy projects. Completing your first painting is rewarding
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Fairy of the Spring Bloom - Mixed Media Tutorial
I’m a self-taught artist from Michigan. I paint mostly fantasy related work, and my art has a tendency to lean toward dark, gothic themes. I work mainly with watercolor,
Printmaking
Gelli Plate Printing for Beginners
Gelli plate printing for beginners offers a unique and creative way to produce one-of-a-kind artwork, making it an exciting activity for those new to printmaking. This method
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How to Avoid Muddy Colors with Acrylics
How to Avoid Muddy Colors with Acrylics is a common challenge for painters, whether you’re a beginner or experienced. Vibrant colors can easily become dull, but with the right
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How to Make Blue from Ivory Black & White
Karin Wells is an artist of amazing versatility. She graduated with honors from both the New England School of Art and Design, Boston, 1965, and the Butera School of Art, Boston,
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How to Mix Bright Pink with Acrylic Paint
Learn how to mix a bright pink using acrylic paint with this free acrylic painting tutorial from award winning Artist and teacher Will Kemp from Click here to visit Will Kemp Art
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How to Paint a Landscape with Watercolor
In this blog post, titled “How to Paint a Landscape with Watercolor,” we present a curated collection of five instructional videos demonstrating various painting techniques. Each
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How to Paint a Portrait in Oil from a Photo
Chris Saper has painted commissioned portraits for fifteen years, following a seventeen-year career as a health care executive in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her painting
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How to Paint Darks and Shadows in Watercolor by Mara Mattia
Painting darks and shadows in watercolor is really easy. It just takes practice.
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Wolf - An Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Rod Lawrence
Rod Lawrence graduated with a fine arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan in 1973. Since then he has been working full time as a professional artist.
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Negative Space Painting Watercolor Tips & Techniques
Negative space painting is a fairly simple concept, but not so easy to explain. Instead of first painting the main subjects of a composition, the areas of interest, like a tree,
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Painting Lesson - How To Mix an Endless Amount of Greens
You can learn how to mix an endless amount of greens with just a handful of tube colors.
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Seascape Painting Lesson by Brian Oliver - Oil Painting Demonstration
Living in Orange County has been a joy for me. The hills, the ocean, and everything in between begging to be painted. I strive to give my paintings emotions which are generally
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The Most Important Watercolor Principle
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“Vineyard Patterns” - An Oil Painting Demonstration by Jennifer Young
My paintings usually begin very inauspiciously, I’m afraid! All I want to do at this point is plan my layout and get the elements of the scene down in very abstract shapes.
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Watercolor Blooms Effect - Making the Best of the Bloom
Raised in Mississippi, my interest in art began at an early age, but was secondary to my study of music until at the college level when I decided to pursue art as my major…..then
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Watercolour Step by Step Demonstration - "Rusting Away"
Here is a wonderful in depth watercolour step by step by artist John Fisher. Enjoy and happy painting!
Digital
What is the Best Software Program For Digital Art?
After painting digital art for over 10 years, I can say that it really comes down to personal preference. Many say Photoshop is the best program for digital art and painting while
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Wildlife Painting Techniques - Tiger Eyes Oil Painting Demo
My love of animals has been there for as long as I can remember, along with my desire to draw and paint, so looking back it now seems inevitable that I would become a Professional
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You Asked: Pen Drawing on Canvas?
“I love drawing with inks ,but I want to know how should i prepare my canvas ,i used gesso,and when it dried I used PITT artist pen and micron but my pens got ruined in less than
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Acrylic Painting Layering Techniques - Tutorial by Brandi Deziel
Brandi Deziel is a self-taught photorealism painter living and working in Toronto.
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Charcoal Drawing Tutorial Step by Step
Enjoy this free step by step charcoal drawing tutorial by artist Michael Newberry (Bio and link below. Tutorial follows)
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Define Your Plan: Growing Your Watercolor Skills
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Easy Watercolor Landscape Demonstration for Beginners!
In the tutorial titled “Woods, Meadow, and Lake Beginner Landscape Tutorial!” by Lindsay Weirich, she demonstrates how to paint an easy watercolor landscape for beginners. Using
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Experimenting with Liquid Acrylic - Acrylic Ink Tutorial
Experimenting with Liquid Acrylic,” an insightful post on how to use acrylic ink, presented by artist Linda Gunn. This post discusses the creative applications of acrylic ink,
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Fantasy Drawing Tutorial by Ed Beard Jr.
In this 5 part video drawing tutorial, Artist Ed Beard Jr. takes you step by step through his process of drawing a fantasy scene from memory using no reference material at all. Ed
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How to Find a Pleasing Composition for your Art with Aaron Blaise
In the following video lesson, Aaron Blaise discusses several ways to find pleasing compositions for your paintings, drawings, photography, illustrations etc. Great lesson!
Digital
How I use the iPad as a Companion to my Oil Painting Practice
As a professional artist I really encountered a lot of frustrating days trying to juggle maintaining my artistic practice while raising children. Creating art was an activity
Drawing
How to Blend Graphite Pencil?
In this post we will answer another subscriber question: How to blend Graphite Pencil? There are a number of interesting and effective ways of blending your graphite pencil
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How to Draw Realistic Faces
This collection of YouTube videos on “how to draw realistic faces” is a valuable resource for aspiring artists. Each video, selected for its instructional value, offers unique
Printmaking
How to Make Monotypes Without a Press
Learn how to make monotypes without a press with the following instructional videos created by experienced artists.
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How to Mix Flesh Tones with Acrylic Paint
The follow video lesson was created by Artist Will Kemp with Will Kemp Art School. In this lesson, Will is going to show you how to mix flesh tones with acrylic paint.
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How to Paint a Flower with Acrylics Step by Step
This is an acrylic painting demonstration of a Zowie Zinnia I created from a photograph I captured at the Colorado State University Floral Testing Site in 2008. The purpose of
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How to Paint a Portrait in Oil Step by Step
Sometimes I start a portrait “as flat as a pancake.” Here’s a peek into my process.
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How to Paint Snow With Acrylics - Winter Landscape Painting Tutorials
Learn how to paint snow with acrylics and create beautiful and peaceful winter landscape scenes with the following step by step tutorials by experienced artists. Enjoy!
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How to Paint Wildflowers in Watercolor
Learning how to paint wildflowers in watercolor can be both exhilarating and therapeutic. Painting flowers of any kind allows you to capture the delicate beauty of nature with
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Landscape Painting Demonstration by Dan Schultz
Enjoy this free step by step tutorial on landscape painting techniques from artist Dan Schultz (see bio and website link at the end of the lesson below).
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Oil Paint Review - Chroma Archival Oils
I recently started using a new brand of Oil Paints called Chroma Archival Oils. I like these paints so much that I thought I would do a short review post. I started using these
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Oil Painting Demonstration - Peacock Feathers
Barbara A. King is a self-taught artist. Born in Irvington, New Jersey. Barbara took to art as soon as she was able to hold a crayon. Throughout her childhood, Barbara developed
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Oil Pastel Landscape Painting Demonstration Step by Step
Enjoy this free step-by-step oil pastel landscape tutorial by Madhubala Arts. This tutorial brings the beauty of landscapes to life with oil pastels, providing clear instructions
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Painting Seascapes in Watercolour - Step by Step Watercolor Techniques
Enjoy this free tutorial on painting seascapes in watercolour by John Fisher (see bio and website link at the end of the lesson)
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Pastel Landscape Demo Step by Step
I was born in Connecticut, grew up in South Florida and spent summers in the North Carolina Mountains. I currently live in Marietta Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. I graduated
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Pastel Painting Demo Step by Step
Christine Kane is a pastel and watercolor artist who is inspired by the Midwest landscape and it’s seasons. To find new ideas for her paintings, she hikes in the forest preserves
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Plain Paint or Gesso?
“Is it ok to use plain paint prior on canvas or do you have to use Gesso? If so why. I am an American living in the UK and I find art supplies very expensive here. The gesso that
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Plein Air Painting for Beginners - 12 Part Series
Below are a series of plein air painting videos designed for beginners, from Kyle Buckland with The Artful Souls youtube channel. In this free series, you will learn all about the
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Relaxing Art Activities For Stress Relief
“Relaxing Art Activities” offer a tranquil retreat from everyday stress. This blog post brings together a selection of YouTube videos, each highlighting unique artistic techniques
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How to Salvage a Painting that Isn't Working - By Samuel Earp
Have you ever gotten deep into a painting only to look at it and think ‘oh crap, it’s not working’!!! Don’t worry, this has happened to me many many times! Even with the hours you
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Skin Tone Drawing Demonstration With Pastel Pencils
Here is a two part pastel drawing video by artist Colin Bradley. In this video tutorial, Colin demonstrates his process for creating flesh tones in his portraits.
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Step by Step Oil Pastel Landscape Tutorial
Oil pastels can be a tricky medium to master. They are similar to pastels and wax crayons only they use oil and wax as a binder. The binder in oil pastels does not cure like
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"Successful Drawing" by Andrew Loomis
A lesson from the original site.
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Watercolor Painting Demo Flowers - By Barbara Fox
I used a mix of watercolor brands: Winsor Newton, Holbein and M. Graham: Sap Green, Cadmium Lemon, Peacock Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Permanent Rose, Cobalt Blue, Winsor Violet,
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Watercolor Still Life Painting Demo Step by Step
This lesson is courtesy of Rod Webb. Rod is a veteran Watercolorist from New Zealand. You can learn more about Rod and view more of his work by following this link to reach his
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Watercolor Transparent Layering Technique
Watercolor transparent qualities make it one of the best mediums for layering. There are endless possibilities and so many cool effects to discover. Below are a series tutorials
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Wet on Wet Oil Painting Lessons & Techniques - Videos from the Masters
Wet on wet oil painting (also known as Alla Prima) is a direct painting method where, as the name suggests, wet paint is applied on top of wet paint. The entire painting is
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Why Does my Acrylic Paint Look Dull?
A lesson from the original site.
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You Asked - Keeping Canvas Boards From Curling Up?
“How do you keep canvas boards from curling up ? I have several that I had in storage & recently took them out & some of them have curled up.”
Digital
10 Digital Painting Landscape Tutorials and Demos using Photoshop
Digital painting has gained in popularity in recent years. With improvements in technology and the variety of tools and resources at your disposable, it’s no wonder. Not only
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Acrylic Painting Ideas for Beginners
Welcome to our page on acrylic painting ideas for beginners. This blog post is a treasure trove for artists of all skill levels, offering great resources to fuel your artistic
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Charcoal Drawing Tutorial Step by Step for Beginners
Enjoy this free step by step charcoal drawing tutorial by artist Dan Scultz.
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Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners
Welcome artist! Below is a series of great videos on Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners created by Mak Jo Si from the youtube channel Chiinnature. He has a great channel with more
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Chinese Flower Painting Demonstration - How to Paint Chrysanthemums with Watercolor
Lian Quan Zhen is a popular watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher in the US and abroad. He is one of the most popular authors of North Light Books that has published
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Colored Pencil Drawing Tutorial Step by Step
Native of Russia, Veronica Winters was born in 1976 in Smolensk Region. She has spent her childhood living in Zelenograd, a suburb of Moscow known for its electronic industry.
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Flemish Painting Technique - Oil Painting Demonstration
I’m a native of Yorkshire, England and live there to this day, still inspired by its grandeur and wealth of different landscapes. I originally trained in graphics and worked as a
Printmaking
Gelli Plate Printing with Layers
Gelli plate printing with layers is a versatile and creative technique that allows artists to explore the depths of texture and color in their artwork. Using a gelli printing
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Getting the Light Right: The Power of the Color Study
An example of a “simple” color study, Peak was one of eight color explorations of a single subject.
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How to Choose an Acrylic White
That your white paint could be ruining your Acrylic paintings.
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How to Draw an Ear from the Side - Step by Step Drawing Demonstration
How to Draw an Ear with PencilIn this step by step beginners lesson we will learn how to draw an ear from the side using pencil. Drawing the ear is something that most artists are
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Introduction to Pastel Drawing Mediums
Pastels are one of the easiest mediums to work with and therefore are a very popular choice amongst artists. Pastels combine the immediacy of a drawing medium while at the same
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Learn the Fundamentals of Drawing with these Awesome Free Video Tutorials from Brandon Schaefer!
Are you just getting started with drawing or perhaps need to brush up? Then you will definitely find the following videos extremely helpful. The videos below were created by
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Learn How to Paint an Impressionistic Monet Style Landscape in Acrylics!
In the following free 4 part tutorial, Will Kemp will demonstrate how to paint a Monet Style impressionistic landscape painting using acrylics.
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Oil Painting Glazing Techniques - How To Glaze With Oil Paint
In this post, we will discuss the Oil Painting Glazing Techniques. Included below are several videos as well as step by step tutorials and lessons from around the Web, that
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Oil Painting Landscape Demo by Artist Jon Houglum
In part 1 of this tutorial, Jon starts with a toned canvas. He then takes some Burnt Sienna that has been thinned down with paint thinner and begins to lay out his composition. He
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Oil Painting with a Palette Knife
Palette and Painting Knives go hand in hand with oil paints. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. A Palette Knife is a special
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Oil Pastel Ideas for Beginners
So you are looking for ideas on what to paint and draw with your shiny new box of oil pastels? We have just what you need below. A few things every beginner should know before
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Oil Painting Lesson - Introduction To Oil Painting Mediums
LINSEED OILLinseed oil is made from the seed of the flax plant. During its early history, linseed oil had a different role then it has today. Originally it was used as a final
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Palette Knife Seascape Painting Demonstration
Patricia Elliott Seitz was born in San Diego California, and spent most of her young adulthood living in Southern California. She came from an artistic background of art and
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"West Wind" - Oil Painting Tutorial
Dan Schultz was born in New Mexico in 1975 and soon began to take an interest in art. He enjoyed art classes through his primary and high school years, and studied commercial art
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Step by Step Painting in Oils of an Australian Landscape
Julie Duell (nee Henderson) is a 6th generation Australian going back to the First Fleet of English convicts to arrive in Sydney cove in 1788. She also has a drop of American
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Watercolour Tutorials Step by Step - Teapot and Daisies
This simple little still life was a class project from a photograph supplied by student Barbara Elliot, and used with her consent. Image size 11 1/2″ x 14″ on 300 lb Arches cold
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Watercolor Brush Stroke Techniques
If you are new to watercolor then make sure you know these 3 key watercolor brush stroke techniques as they will improve your paintings dramatically.
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Watercolor Painting Demonstration by Joe Cartwright
My paintings cover a wide range of subjects including portraits ,seascapes, landscape, flowers, wildlife and townscapes. I do not feel inclined to specialise in any one category
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Watercolor Portrait Painting Tutorial by Sandrine Pelissier
Enjoy this free watercolor portrait painting tutorial by artist Sandrine Pelissier! I hope you learn a great deal from this beginner demonstration.
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What Color is Opposite of Green on the Color Wheel
If you’re entering the world of color theory and wondering what color is opposite green on the color wheel, the straightforward answer is red. You can easily observe this
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What is the Best Paper for Watercolor Pencils?
Watercolor pencils are a fantastic and unique medium giving the artist both a drawing and painting medium all in one. They draw much like colored pencils yet behave like
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A Direct Approach to Acrylic Painting by Greg Biolchini
From an early age, Greg has worked to hone his craft, learning from past masters and inventing his own techniques and styles. In the process, he has built a body of work and list
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Abstract Painting Ideas for Beginners
Enjoy this wonderful article by artist Julie Duell on abstract painting ideas for beginners.
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Acrylic Painting Tutorial - Hand Painting Demo by Leslie Pease
Leslie Pease graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a BFA in illustration, in 1987. After many years of working as a computer graphic artist, she decided to return to her fine art
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How to Paint a Cat in Pastels
Karen Hargett is a Christian, Native Texan and self-taught artist with a natural desire to create. She has been involved in arts and crafts most of her life but when she began
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Midjourney Tips V6: Practical Strategies to Elevate Your AI Art Skills
For anyone looking to master the latest advancements in AI art generation, focusing on Midjourney Tips V6 can be incredibly beneficial. This version introduces substantial
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Painting Demonstration in Watercolor and Gouache
Doug Purdon was born in Toronto, Ontario. He is a full-time painter, teacher and writer. He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and an elected member of the Society of
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You Asked - Student Grade Oil Paints
I am thinking about making the switch from acrylics to oils. Can anyone recommend a good student grade oil paint to buy? I cannot afford artist quality paints at this time. I
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How to Mix Greys in Watercolor
Learn how to mix greys in watercolor with these free video lessons. Grey isn’t just black and white. You can mix some very beautiful grays with the other colors on your palette,
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How to Paint a Landscape in Oils
I was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1942. As I look back over my life, a very obvious unifying thread is my commitment to art and my ambition to produce paintings that bring
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Oil Portrait Demo Using the Dry Brush Technique
I grew up in France but have been living in Canada for the last 12 years, I am currently located in North Vancouver and work from a studio on Pemberton Avenue.
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Drawing Pencils from Lightest to Darkest
Drawing pencils from lightest to darkest run from 9H, the hardest and lightest, to 9B, the softest and darkest.
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How to Draw a Cougar Step by Step
How to draw a cougar step by step, from a circle for the head to the muzzle, the short ears, and the body.
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How to Draw a Cute Cartoon Dragon Step by Step
How to draw a cute cartoon dragon step by step, with big eyes, a short snout, and a body you can finish in one sitting.
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How to Draw a Chinese Dragon Step by Step
How to draw a Chinese dragon step by step: horns, long whiskers, and a snake-like body, with no wings.
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How to Draw Dragon Wings Step by Step
How to draw dragon wings step by step: the arm and the finger bones first, then the membrane between them.
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How to Draw a Dragon Head Step by Step
How to draw a dragon head step by step, from one simple shape for the skull to the snout, the eye, and the horns.
Painting
Do you Need to Prime a Canvas for Acrylics?
Yes. Priming seals the canvas, gives acrylics a surface to grip, and keeps the paint from soaking in.
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How To Paint Roses: Tackling a Beautiful Yet Complicated Flower
A 20-minute oil study of roses: block in the big shapes from a blurred photo, then adjust the edges.
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Oil Painting Wildlife Demonstration
A step-by-step oil painting of a moose at the water, from the first outline through the finished reflections.
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Exercises to Improve your Drawing Skills
Five drawing exercises from working artists: shading, deliberate practice, sketching drills, and drawing the same subject over and over.
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How to Sketch for Beginners
How sketching differs from drawing, how to start, which pencils to use, and what to put on the first page of a sketchbook.
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Abstract Acrylic Painting Ideas
Abstract acrylic ideas: layers, surfaces, tools, and video demonstrations for pouring, squeegee, gold leaf, and intuitive painting.
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Acrylic Paint Brush Cleaning
How to clean acrylic brushes after painting, remove dried paint, and store them so the bristles keep their shape.
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Cute Easy Doodle Art for Beginners
Simple doodle ideas for beginners: cute characters, flowers, faces, and journal drawings you can follow along with.
Painting · 18 min
How to paint a sunset with clouds
Three ways to keep the sky luminous — oil, acrylic, and watercolor — without turning the clouds into mud.
Painting · 12 min
How to avoid muddy colors with acrylics
Mud is usually too many pigments in one pile, not a bad brand of paint. Here is the practical fix.
Painting · 10 min
Watercolor and gouache, side by side
Same pigments, different jobs. Use this when a wash needs to stay transparent and when a shape needs to stay opaque.
Printmaking · 11 min
Gel plate printing, without the guesswork
A short field guide: how the plate works, which papers pull cleanly, and when a print is worth keeping.
Digital · 15 min
Photoshop for beginners, part one
Layers, the move tool, and one adjustment — enough to stop fighting the program and start using it.