About Barbara Sailor 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 Cleveland and now resides in the western section of the state. She works in many media, but is primarily a watercolorist […]
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, showcasing Linda Gunn’s approach and mastery of this vibrant medium. Throughout the post, you’ll discover a range of techniques and tips that Linda uses to bring her artwork […]
How to Draw Water in Pencil
Our water landscape possibilities are endless. But without the tools to understand how to draw water, we become overwhelmed as to the task of how we’re suppose to draw it!! All those ripples, waves, reflections….oh my!! So we put our favorite scenes away, hoping to be braver another day. Does that sound familiar?
Watercolor Painting Demo – Flowers
Materials Used: 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, Hookers Green and Pthalo Blue. BRUSHES: Inexpensive Hake wash brushes, Isabey and Richeson brands Kolinsky, #8, #6, #4, and #2. 1. The Outline Drawing I make […]
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 success of the drawing. Trees are also one of the most complex and intimidating subject matter to draw.
“Post & Wire” – Learn to Paint with Watercolours
About John Fisher 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 Second World War returning service men and women had first crack at the few jobs available, and rightly […]
Amazin Glazin – Glazing with Oil Paints
The following is an excerpt from the book “Painting with Mixed Media” by Paula Guhin and Geri Greenman. Reprinted with permission of the Publisher “Stackpole Books”.Learn more about Stackpole Books by visiting the link below:http://www.stackpolebooks.com/ Amazin’ Glazin’ Drawn and painted on a humble surface, this project is likely to have a stunning jewel-tone finish. Glazing […]
How to Paint a Landscape in Oils Step by Step
“Painting in the 21st Century” How to Paint a Landscape in Oils Originally published on Wetcanvas.com. Re-published here with permission from Mike Callahan. To create a painting, the artist uses many tools and technological innovations to not only accomplish the task, but also to make the painting look its absolute best. Throughout history, the technological […]
How to Paint a Lily Step by Step
About Beatriz 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 learned drawing, perspective, the use of light and shadow to obtain depth and likeness as well as clay sculpture. Professionally, she […]
Acrylic Still Life Painting Step by Step
About the Artist Prior to painting full time I’ve worked in Museums, taught in schools, set up and ran my own gallery for 5 years and have taught hundreds of people to paint and draw. I’ve studied Classical atelier techniques in Italy alongside conceptual art at the Tate Gallery, London. I’ve painted in watercolours, acrylics […]