Tom adds the midground trees and prepares the canvas for detail. This is another longer video. We suggest you pay close attention to what Tom says as well as what he does and you will become a more knowledgeable artist. Happy Painting! Laurie and Dawn PS: Even if this painting looks challenging, you can do it! Tom will guide you each step of the way. PLUS: So … [Read more...]

What story will you create? What detail will you add to your beautiful painting?. We have a much longer video for you. I know that we usually have just 2-10 minute tips but we were so excited to get the rest of this project to you, we just couldn't wait! Hopefully, you were looking forward to receiving this today and you are painting along with Tom! Feel free to follow … [Read more...]

Sharon was a guest artist on Bill's Television Series 14. She is painting a scene she saw in a dream. Isn't that a beautiful advantage that artists have? Learn these techniques and you too will be capturing on canvas, what you see in your mind. Sharon uses three different brushes and her finger to paint her whole painting! Don't worry she is using Alexander paint so we know … [Read more...]

In this video, Sharon demonstrates an important concept. If you place color on your canvas in one area, it needs to be elsewhere. Sharon does a good job of showing how she can pick up the dark from the background to create a mysterious row of trees. Points To Consider: The canvas is wet. She uses the corner of a clean, dry fan brush Sharon picks up the background … [Read more...]

In this video, Sharon adds perspective and design in her painting by establishing a sidewalk in her city scene. Points To Consider: The canvas is wet. She uses a clean, dry fan brush to define her sidewalk. She is removing paint instead of adding more paint, which allows her to change things easily if she doesn't like her lines. Sharon talks about squinting at the … [Read more...]