Another Concept From Our Beyond Master Class! This video clip comes from our Beyond Master Class with Tom Anderson. He is adding the final touches to his painting called "Cafe." We are showing just a short clip of what he does to add finesse. Key Points to Consider for today's video;​ Tom is painting on a dry canvas. He mixed a touch of Alexander Magic Clear … [Read more...]

"You cover up what you don't like!" Bill Alexander This video tip is a continuation of Bill's project, "Spring Thaw." We mentioned before that this project was created for video rather than PBS so Bill has a bit more time to paint and to teach. This lesson has two main thoughts. Cover up what you don't like. Darken the Mountain color to bring the mountains … [Read more...]

Highlighting has never been easier! In this video, Bill completes his painting called "Mountain Water Runoff." He adds highlights to the foreground trees and adds more foliage in the foreground. Key Points To Consider: Bill's canvas is wet He thins Cadmium Yellow with Magic White ® Remember, thin paint sticks to thick paint Notice Bill allows the base … [Read more...]

Another Concept From Our Master Class! This video clip comes from our Intermediate Master Class with Tom Anderson. (Don't let the name Master Class, fool you. It isn't for Master Painters! It is for those who would like to learn to master techniques and to become a great painter.) Key Points to Consider for today's video;​ Tom is painting on a wet canvas. By … [Read more...]

Thin paint sticks to thick paint again! In this video, Diane will add foliage to the foreground. Key Points To Consider: Diane is painting on a wet background. She goes back to the dark green base. It is a thick firm mixture. First Diane applies the darks by loading the brush thoroughly. She allows the "spring" of the 1" Brush to work in her favor. She … [Read more...]

"The paint will make you, and the paint will break you!" Bill Alexander This video tip comes from a painting Bill did for video. He wasn't constrained to 28 minutes therefore he is able to explain why he does what he does, in more detail. Points To Consider: Bill is painting on a wet canvas. He has a thin coat of paint on the canvas. Alexander Titanium White … [Read more...]