Chunking Labels to Simplify Value Choices
There is a lot to consider, and this knowledge is extremely valuable in understanding what’s going on with different objects in the light.
Albert Handell on Painting Trees From Life
When I first started painting trees, I looked at each branch and thought about where to place it in comparison to others. Now, I see an interesting ...
An Unexpected Way to Add Texture to Your Paintings
Discover artist Tom Christopher’s unique method of adding texture to paintings using house paint and pumice gel to create luminous, dynamic landscapes.
The Confidence to Know When to Stop
Watch plein air artist Scott Hamill paint ‘Winter Light, California Coast’ step-by-step — learn how he captures light, shadow, and coastal atmosphere in this free oil painting demo.
Clean Color: A POV on Painting With Acrylic
Artist Brooke Borcherding shares her insights on painting with acrylic, including a great tip for using acrylic en plein air.
The Roles Trees Play
Watercolor artist Keiko Tanabe shares insights on painting trees in this free article.
The Power of Underpainting in Pastel
Discover how underpainting can transform your pastel paintings with expert tips from Bethany Fields.
Free Video Demo: How to Make Gouache Glow
In this free Art School Live demo, Danny Folkman demonstrates how the careful preservation of transparent layers ...
Can You Use Gouache on Black Paper?
Can you use gouache on black paper? Yes! Jan Poynter is not afraid of the dark, and she’s not afraid of phthalos. Here’s what that means for her artwork.
Plein Air Pastel 101: Your Pastel Fix-It Guide
Shawn Dell Joyce, Lyn Diefenbach, Kathleen Kalinowski, and Heidi A. Marshall offer practical solutions to three common problems pastel artists face when painting on location.
Seeing Past the Random Arrangement of Nature
Discover how to turn nature’s chaos into compelling compositions—learn tips for finding and shaping strong designs in outdoor scenes.
Backlit Beauty: Painting Otter Cliffs in Watercolor
Learn how artist Theresa Heidel captures the luminous beauty of Maine’s Otter Cliffs in watercolor, using backlighting, sharp contrasts, and translucent glazes to create a sparkling seascape full of depth and movement.
How to Paint a Busy Scene Without Making It Busy
For this demo on how to paint a busy scene, Alex Hillkurtz painted a cafe located down the street from where he lives in Paris.
Scott Christensen on Establishing Key
Addressing connectivity from the outset of the design plan means setting aside the notion that the only way to make impact is through use of color.
Words of Wisdom From Watercolor Master Joseph Zbukvic
Master watercolor artist Joseph Zbukvic offers this painting wisdom ...
Landscape Painting Highlights from the First-Ever Acrylic Live
The Inaugural Acrylic Live came to an end recently, wrapping up with some of today’s best acrylic artists sharing all of their secrets, explaining their materials, and methods.
Happening Now: The Inaugural Acrylic Live!
This week, we’re seeing up-close-and-personal presentations during Acrylic Live, an online art conference unlike any other.
Deciding When the Time is Right
From initial iPad sketches to refining the final composition, follow along as Kimball Geisler navigates creative challenges, balances colors, and brings his vision to life on canvas in this step-by-step painting demonstration.
7 Tips for Painting Wildflowers and Grasses
Embrace the wild without overpowering your landscapes with Karen Margulis's tips on painting wildflowers with pastels.
Impressionism, Sorolla, and the Color of Light
Seeing, understanding, and learning how to use color temperature in your work can elevate a so-so painting into a work of art.