How to Paint Skin Tones – One Layer at a Time There’s a Zen to painting in layers. 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 that is […]
Oil Portrait Tutorial – Painting of Brittany
Oil Portrait Painting Demo Step by Step – “Brittany” 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 and educational. Scott has some wonderful instructional videos available for purchase over at […]
How To Stretch Your Own Canvas
Learn how to stretch your own canvas with this free art lesson. In the following 20+ minute video, Artist Joe DiGiulio demonstrates how he stretches a double primed linen canvas. Joe shares all of his tips on how to create the perfect surface for your next painting. He explains all of the supplies and tools […]
Oil Painting Technique – How To Tone a Canvas
Toning Your Canvas For Oil Painting Learn the proper way to tone your canvas in preparation for oil paints with this free video demonstration. Toning your canvas before beginning a painting is a very popular oil painting technique, but there is definitely a right and a wrong way to do it. In the following video, […]
Seascape Painting Lesson by Brian Oliver
About Brian Oliver 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 happy and uplifting although nature can have a terrifying side. Nature’s beauty and power is one of the best subjects […]
Wildlife Painting Tutorial – Learn to Paint a Gorilla
About Jason Morgan 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 wildlife artist I strive to paint wildlife as accurately as I can, so where possible I like […]
Best Oil Paints For Beginners on a Budget
So you are ready to take your fabulous journey into the wonderful world of oil painting and are now looking for the best oil paints for beginners. Then you realize just how expensive oil painting supplies can be! I know how frustrating it can be when you are not able to afford good quality supplies, […]
How To Paint Roses : Tackling a Beautiful Yet Complicated Flower
About Connie Nelson 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. I was also inspired by my father, who was a sumi painter. Still, I did not see myself an artist until after taking […]
How to Paint Like Monet
About Connie Nelson 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. I was also inspired by my father, who was a sumi painter. Still, I did not see myself an artist until after taking […]
Oil Painting Demonstration – Peacock Feathers
About Barbara 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 an appreciation for her majestic surroundings. She would often sit in tress for hours with pencil and pad, or sit in a […]