The Palette Knife does all the work! In this video, Diane is going to create the illusion of distant tree trunks and waterlines. Key Points To Consider: Diane is painting on a wet background. She starts by dipping her Palette Knife into Magic White. (We no longer sell it in cans so you will need to pump Magic White onto your palette.) She adds a touch of … [Read more...]

A thick, firm paint makes all the difference In this video, Bill will show you a simple way to add clouds to your sky. Points To Consider: Bill is painting on a wet canvas. The Magic White is properly applied. He points outthe.Prussian Blue on the palette is dark but it appears lighter on the canvas. This is because it is applied lightly and mixes with the Magic … [Read more...]

"Why is this paint pulling from my brush?" In this video, Diane is going to add light-colored buses and foliage. Pay close attention to what she is saying while she paints and you will master the wet-on-wet technique in no time! Key Points To Consider: Diane is painting on a wet background. She added some dark trees using very thick paint. Diane suggests you … [Read more...]

Bill shows you how NOT to do it! This video is a short but powerful message from Bill. He is preparing his background for a landscape he has chosen to paint. He knows he wants the darkest mood to be in the center of the canvas. He also knows he wants the dark to fade into the light. So he blends the black medium into the Magic White®. The problem he runs into is that he … [Read more...]

Wet-on wet is dangerous until you know the secrets Bill will show you. We've heard it over and over! I just can't do it! He makes it look so easy! Well, it really is that easy once you learn a few key concepts. First, though it is important to understand, not all paint is created equally. Key Points To Consider: Bill's canvas is prepared with a thin coat of Magic … [Read more...]

How Will You Use This Technique to Improve Your Paintings? This video tip is short but powerful. Lowell will show you how to make a fern from different angles. Key Points To Consider; Lowell is painting on a wet canvas. He is using the Alexander LargeRed Sable Brush. He mixes the color thoroughly on the palette before he goes to the canvas to get a uniform … [Read more...]