Creating form on a large object. In this video, Buck shows us another way to create the illusion of a round object. This time he is creating a transparent monochrome. Why study still life painting? Buck explains that when you paint a still life you are working on a variety of techniques. Some of the things you learn are drawing and composition, lights and darks, values, … [Read more...]

Tom adds the majestic mountains. One of our viewers pointed out an important point while asking the following question: "If we paint along with Tom as the videos come in, won't the Magic White begin to dry out?" The answer to his question is yes. The Magic White will begin to tack up but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Tom painted this project in one sitting. If he … [Read more...]

This video comes from a video we created years ago though the information is relevant today. Buck shows how he uses color and blending to create a round object. Once you understand which brushes to use for different results AND you have a good understanding of how your paint moves, you will be on your way to creating beautiful paintings. If you haven't tried Alexander … [Read more...]

Bill adds the final touch to Spring Thaw. In this video,  Bill will complete his painting called "Spring Thaw." Bill had longer to complete this painting as it was produced for video, not for PBS. He was able to spend a bit more time painting and explaining what he was doing. He always wanted more time. He wanted to share with the world all that he knew. We love that about … [Read more...]

You will want to paint along with this project! Here we present to you the first step to a project that we filmed with Tom Anderson. We suggest you get out your paint and brushes and paint along with this one. We start off in the usual place by applying Magic White. We have shown this to you many times but it doesn't hurt to have a refresher. Points To Consider: … [Read more...]

"Into The Snow" Part Two Points To Consider: Tom is painting on a canvas coated with Magic White. Not only is this a fun painting to paint, but it also is packed full of painting tips. We suggest you watch the video several times. Each time you may pick up something new. Feel free to vary your painting. You don't have to paint it exactly as Tom does. Tom … [Read more...]