One of the most challenging aspects of landscape painting is learning how to paint believable clouds. When you ask a beginner to paint a cloud, they will automatically reach for white, when in actuality, a cloud is not white. Clouds are made of water and reflect surrounding colors. This is most apparent during a sunrise […]
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Jacaranda Trees – Acrylic Painting Demonstration
About Don Don Jusko is a very talented and knowledgeable American Artist and founder of the website: RealColorWheel.Com. RealColorWheel.com is by far the most comprehensive website on the topic of color. It is jam packed with free information, lessons and tips on color that Every artist should see. Don is very excited about sharing his […]
Acrylic Painting Tips & Techniques For Beginners
Acrylic paint, when compared with other mediums like oil paint, is a fairly new addition to the world of painting. It has only been around since the 1950’s . It has been continually under development and refinement since that time. Just because acrylic paint has not been around as long as oils, does not make […]
Loose Watercolor Landscapes – Brushwork Tutorial
Welcome to our tutorial on loose watercolor painting. In this guide, we’re focusing on how to create landscapes using loose watercolor techniques. Steve Fleming, an experienced artist and teacher, shares his approach to using brushwork effectively in watercolor. This tutorial is great for anyone looking to improve their skills in watercolor painting, especially in achieving […]
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 characteristics and applications, making them distinct yet complementary in art. Watercolor is a versatile, transparent medium known for its light, fluid washes, and delicate layers. Artists often use watercolor […]
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 required for its respective medium, providing viewers with clear, step-by-step guidance on capturing the visual essence of sunsets and clouds. The oil painting tutorial explores techniques for […]
How to Paint Water Lilies like Monet
Monet’s Water Lilies paintings are amongst some of the most popular and iconic paintings of all time and a favorite source of inspiration for Monet toward the end of his life. So much so, that he produced approximately 250 works of art with Water Lilies as the subject. Judging by the amount of searches online […]
Best Gouache Paint Set for Beginners
Starting your journey in gouache painting is exciting, and the key to a solid start is finding the best gouache paint set for beginners. This guide highlights top gouache sets and provides essential tips and tricks to kickstart your painting adventure. Top Gouache Paint Sets for Beginners Embarking on your artistic journey begins with choosing […]
How to Paint Abstract Art for Beginners
The very first thing to do when wanting to learn how to paint abstract art for beginners is to view and study abstract art and artists that you admire. Pay attention to the color schemes that they used, the brush strokes and other techniques, the type of paint, support, etc. Watch many demonstrations of abstract […]
Artist Spotlight – Randy Burns
Name: Randy Burns Location: Dyersburg, Tn Website: randy-burns.artistwebsites.com Title of Artwork: The Imminence of Darkness Medium: Acrylic Size of Artwork: 16 x 20″ Describe this Piece: A brilliant glow fills the landscape as the setting sun paints its vision of the surrounding beauty. Click Image for Larger View