Category Archives: Tutorial
Painting from Photographic References
I always try to impress on beginners that the very best way to learn to [...]
181017 Demonstration of Alla Prima Landscape Painting from a Photo
A demonstration from this morning’s art class of Alla Prima Landscape Painting from a Photo. [...]
Different Types of Whites in Oil Paints
Here’s a good explanation of whites from Winsor & Newton. I especially like the sound [...]
Influences: Paul Slater
I had an interesting conversation with a couple of my students the other day. At [...]
Artist & student quality paint (Winsor & Newton range).
Artist and student quality paint explained. Winsor & Newton range
How to Paint Landscapes from Photographic References: Paint Like You’re There.
Painted from a photographic reference in alla prima one sitting. If you regularly paint from [...]
Making Stuff Up: Using your Imagination in your Art
Draw and paint from your imagination as much as you can. I often tell my [...]
Oils and Acrylics Artist’s Paint: Difference Explained
Although they seem at first glance to have the same working properties, and they come [...]
All Mixed Up About Colour: Help with Understanding Colour for Beginner Painters
The Brentford Job. Acrylics on paper. Having difficulty with colour? People often do -and we’re [...]