Category: Tips and Techniques

  When people are learning to draw, they get tired. We all do when concentrating hard on a task. Like […]

As the latest “Toward Abstract” class draws to a close (final class today), I find myself pondering what encourages a […]

Just posted a new video about taking care of your brushes. The tips given here can help your brushes to […]

Here’s a simple tip that can greatly improve your art. When trying to assess a photo reference or your painting […]

With watercolour, it’s that mesmerizing flow of colour, that transparent glow. With acrylic, it’s the marvelous ability to quickly layer, […]

It’s Friday, and I thought you might like a painting idea for the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, how […]

Painting well is a combination of many skills. Understanding colours and how to mix them, learning to be expressive with […]

What gets you going? It really doesn’t matter if I know – but it’s very important for you to know […]

Just 3 weeks from today, on March 20 Wednesday afternoon, a new Beginning Drawing for Adults class begins. No art […]

It’s Friday – and maybe you will have some painting time this weekend? Here’s a fun experiment for you if you have acrylic paint. It’s an abstract experiment with multiple layers, planning to leave just some of each previous layer showing. Save the nicest parts each time. You could start with pouring watered down colour and letting it dry. Then use a palette knife to apply more colour. After that is dry, use a square brush with more than one colour on it to finish up. Think of it as an experiment in colour and texture. Perhaps you will discover an effect that you love and want to integrate into your next painting. Happy painting!