Learn To Paint Smarter! Back in the day before shows could be recorded directly from television and before videos and DVDs were invented, we relied on books, live demonstrations, and classes to learn to paint. It was harder to learn because it was impossible to rewind a teacher to watch what they just did to their canvas. Here's to video learning! Where we can learn at our … [Read more...]

It just doesn't have to be a struggle! Today's Tip Comes from our " Beyond Master Class" with Tom Anderson." This is a class where Tom teaches more advanced techniques in a live online session each week. Students then paint from the video recording each week. Once they are done, Tom critiques the student's paintings and provides feedback. Things to Consider: Tom … [Read more...]

A Giant with a Gentle Touch! Many times we watch Bill paint with such force and power. Today will be different! Today we see the gentleness of his touch while he teaches us how to create a beautiful glass. Pay close attention to the softness of his strokes and the small amount of paint he uses. When Bill painted, without worrying about the clock, he painted much slower and … [Read more...]

A Giant with a Gentle Touch! Many times we watch Bill paint with such force and power. Today will be different! Today we see the gentleness of his touch while he teaches us how to create a beautiful glass. Pay close attention to the softness of his strokes and the small amount of paint he uses. When Bill painted, without worrying about the clock, he painted much slower and … [Read more...]

A Shortcut from a Master Artist. Today's Daily Video Tip is very short but it contains a wonderful tip. While we were recording an upcoming video series, Buck mentioned that he sometimes paints his palette the same color as the canvas. (You will notice that Buck often primes his canvas with different colors to set the mood for his painting.) He covers his palette with … [Read more...]

Softening and reshaping, using your finger. Today's Tip Comes from our " Advanced Master Class with Tom Anderson." He is showing you a couple of different things today. Things to Consider: The Alexander Oil paint and mediums are safe to use. No harmful ingredients, allows Tom to use his finger to soften the sky and redefine the cloud shapes. Use the Alexander … [Read more...]