Bill uses light and dark colors to create dimension in his dry riverbed. There are several things to learn from today's Video Tip. Key Points To Consider: The background layer is thin and wet. Bill makes a couple of cacti using a small brush. He is aware of where the light is coming from and adds highlights to the right side. He uses dark paint to create the … [Read more...]

Bill creates depth by adding a darker and larger rock formation. There are several things to learn from today's Video Tip. Key Points To Consider: The background layer is thin and wet. Bill takes his time and makes his strokes carefully. He adds some lighter rock formations off in the distance to create depth. The further away something is the more … [Read more...]

Bill creates depth by adding a darker and larger rock formation. There are several things to learn from today's Video Tip. Key Points To Consider: The background layer is thin and wet. Bill takes his time and makes his strokes carefully. He adds some lighter rock formations off in the distance to create depth. The further away something is the more … [Read more...]

Diane Andre, Bill's First Master Artist Diane and her painting, "Sunlight Mountain," is so delightful! Watch her as she completes the painting by creating a riverbank and shoreline. Key Points To Consider: Anyone can learn to paint! Don't believe for a minute you need to be pre-ordained with some special talent! Don't listen to your childhood art teachers! We, … [Read more...]

The Broadleaf Explained! Have you ever noticed how quickly a magician shows his magic? Well, Lowell tells us the best way to paint leaves and petals is to paint quickly. In today's clip, we slow Lowell down so we can see the "magic" behind his brush! Once you have the stroke down you can speed it up for accuracy. Key Points To Consider: The canvas is wet. Lowell … [Read more...]

Light and Shadows Create Form There are several things to learn from today's Video Tip. Key Points To Consider: The background layer is thin and wet. VanDyke Brown, White, and Permanent Red mixed together to make 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...]