May 2014 Blog Posts (13)

I have been replacing my hard drive all week and found that I no longer have the videos for the Master Color Class. I have the notes for some reason, but can't find the videos. Does anyone know if I can get copies or a link somehow?

Normally I don't fiddle with my plein air work in the studio afterwards, but in this case I'd done such an awful job of the cow that I decided to remedy it in the studio that same night while the paint was still wet. That's the second image you can see there - much better cow, no? The next day (yesterday) I showed the painting to my painting buddy John Crump and he…

Yellow Rose Video

Thought I´d share this short video with you guys. I was mostly interested in the colors in the shadows of the flower. I was mixing warms and cools to get a lively looking shadow. There was a surprising amount of green in…

"Hi, I am Silke and like to say hello to the group. I started oil painting last winter and am looking forward to improve my skills."

Hi guys, been down here in Glenorchy for 3 weeks now, trying to paint around the inclement weather. When it's good it's amazing, when it's bad it's really bad, but at least it brings with it the hope of more snow which makes everything that much more paintable. Got a sore neck at the moment. I think it's from twisting around all the time to see the views here. There's quite literally a painting around every corner.

When you move to a new area…

I love you style of painting!  I am going to use the interactive acrylics to paint when I am traveling.  I would like to know if you are using them in any of your demonstrations and if so do you use them as you would oils.  I see that these acrylic paints were listed in your lists for materials.

Thanks,

Anna Balentine

How to paint white objects

Hey guys.

I thought you might be interested in seeing an approach to painting white objects with rich transparent shadows. The trick is in establishing the…

… It would taste like strawberries.

Tried this painting of early snow.  I don't think I spent enough time thinking about it before painting.  I tend to alter things as I go.  Not ideal !

I'm heading off to the Kununnura in the Ord Valley, Western Australia  for a couple of weeks to deliver Art Masterclasses and a concert. They will all be held under the patronage of Bruve Livett of  Zebra Rock Gallery. Here is a nice interview with Bruce.Here's a short video about the Ord Valley Muster. It's a big event!

Concert details :…

Great news!

My painting, "Lazin' on the Lake", just juried into the California Art Club's "Summer Dreams" competition! The CAC is one of the oldest and largest art associations in the country, and the talent of its members is astounding. Stay tuned for Opening Reception info and show dates. Whoo…

A big Thank You to Richard for this new Mastering Sunset video serie. I consider it as a gift for the professional presentation and the complete lessons included. A must for people like me who want to get more experience and expertise and a superb product. My first sunset experience.…