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.) If you would like to get started with our Master Class Series, please call us at … [Read more...]

What is the difference between Magic White and Titanium White? . This Video Clip comes from our workshop by Tom Anderson, called Strolling.  He starts out by explaining why we have Magic White and how it makes painting easier. Key Points to Consider for today's video;​ Tom is painting on a dry canvas. He has Magic White on the palette but adds a little more … [Read more...]

Light and Shadows Create Form There are several things to learn from this video tip. Key Points To Consider: The background layer is thin and wet. VanDyke Brown, White and Permanent Red mixed together makes a nice "desert color." Bill mixes the base color to a marbled consistency. He works the paint deep into the canvas because he is going to add … [Read more...]

"Everyone can have creative power, you just have to ask for it!" Bill Alexander When I was preparing this video I was reminded of the time we spent in the studio with Bill.  This project, Grand Canyon, never aired on PBS.  Sometimes that happened.  We would film the show and maybe something would go wrong or Bill would speak something from his heart that might not fit the … [Read more...]

 You can always change directions if you know what to do. Tom teaches our Beyond class.  In that class, he teaches traditional styles of painting and so we work on several paintings at a time so we have drying time between sessions. Key Points To Consider: Tom's painting is dry. He isn't happy with the shape of his rocks so he is going to restructure them. He … [Read more...]

Does this ever happen to you? We asked this question: If you could sit down and have a conversation with Master Artist Tom Anderson, what two questions would you ask him?  Several of you wrote in with great questions.  I met up with Tom in his studio(virtually)  and asked him your questions.  This video clip is a response to a question from Heath.  Thanks for asking … [Read more...]