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Hi All!  I keep looking at this video and contemplating whether to purchase or not.  Just wondering if anyone is familiar with it, has used it (or know of anyone who has), and whether it was found useful or not?

 I know I should be making a schedule of certain areas to work on, but don't know where to begin, or what areas to work on or how...so thought this might help.

Thanks for your input!

I think when an artist posts their ... whole ... portfolio at one time, it becomes quite overwhelming and I tend to just pass over them.

I am trying to get back into painting and have chosen something from my neighborhood - an autumn scene- I love the abstract patterns in the water, the pop of sienna in the focal tree, the diagonals that move the eye through the scene- I am struggling with whether to crop...I think I like the depth in the current view. Onto more thumbnails and then a value study.  I confess, I already started this twice, without the proper process and of course not to my liking.  I must really discipline…

'A Picnic in Tuscany' 40x40" Acrylic on canvas by Richard Robinson…

In our current workshop, Kingfisher, check out the little old man on Richard's palette...Most of my  best work is accidental...

Hi there, just bought the Mastering Sunsets course and am loving it and learning loads.

Just wondering has anyone got info on framing pictures economically? Thanks Deirdre

"Pataua Pleasures" 12x18" Oil on Canvas

Two thirds done.

Went to Pataua South today, crossed the…

First, many thanks to Michael for his kind offer to help me achieve my goals with this painting!..and to my friends here who have been so supportive.  This is the first painting I'm attempting since losing my husband to a battle with stomach cancer.  It's been a difficult time for me and this marks a beginning step in healing my grief. The source photo I'm using is from our vacation at Cape Cod only last July when life seemed so sunny & bright - and this painting is a tribute to that…

Painting in China - the experience of a lifetime.

Can you imagine a group painting trip in China? 

Having organised 5 such trips, every time I love to see that people are pleasantly surprised by how…

I noticed that there is glare from the canvas in the photo of my rose painting. Drat. This lightens things noticeably. Need some tips on taking photos too :)

Had tried to enter my testimonial  on the website given by Richard  without success.   Tried just now to enter it on my home page....?and it said to many words......please help....

Hi everyone.  I just got word that Ken Auster passed away a few days ago.  A great artist and teacher, he will be missed.

Hello,

I am new to The Complete Artist.  Actually, a terrified newcomer.  I pushed myself to post my acrylic painting on canvas yesterday.  I know I will not grow until I get feedback, good or bad.

So I am hoping that some members will be willing to "gently" nudge me along.

Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts on "Bullrushes"

Tanya

The other day I had an email from an art teacher in Uganda asking that I critique some student work - ages 10 and 11.

Here's what I wrote:

Here's a wee video about why I use the brushes I do for oil painting and acrylic painting.

Get the Richard Robinson Brush Set from Rosemary & Co. here:…

Very Happy New Year everone!    Just got a new Samsung notepad, and can't get to the photos here.  No instructions come up, does any one know what I need to do?  Tech savvy I am not! Thanks!