We all love our pastels and I love one pastel in particular. By now, I bet you can guess it’s Spruce Blue. I think I’ve also gotten some of you guys attached to Spruce blue as well and unfortunately, Prismacolor
Trees are a lot more than elements in the landscape, they are living breathing entities that we depend on , so we have a very personal connection we feel with them. They also present the beginning painter with plenty of
In this video, we will show you how to create a flower drawing of a rose pencil. We will cover techniques for sketching the outline and adding details such as petals and leaves. As with any drawing, it’s important to
The 8 principles of composition are a set of guidelines that help to create a well-balanced and visually appealing artwork. They are important to understand and apply when creating any type of art, whether it be a painting, photograph or
https://vimeo.com/748866572 To be a successful artist, you don’t need to go to art school. You don’t even need to have much natural talent. What you do need is practice – and lots of it. The more you draw, the better
Ellipses are everywhere we look. You can find them in the kitchen, in the studio, and even out on the road. Sit at a table at a restaurant and there they are! You can’t get away from them, so as
Oil painting is a form of visual art that has been around for centuries. It is one of the oldest forms of painting, and it is still popular today. One of the things that makes oil painting so unique is
Most people are familiar with the concept of negative space, but few understand its power in art. Negative space is the area around and between the subject of an image and can be used to great effect to create a
https://youtu.be/kVz66yQoQ6w Creating a strong focal point in your art is an easy way to strengthen your work overall. Many beginners look at a scene and try to paint all of it, leaving the painting without any focus. But we aren’t
I heard Tony Allain was going to be in town, I knew I had to invite him over to my studio for a visit! I’m such a fan and admirer of his vibrant, abbreviated style! He was going to be