Monday Morning Art School: glazing vs. scumbling
Scumbling and glazing are opposite in method and effect, but both are important techniques for painting.
What to leave out: the secret to strong composition
In painting, restraint is power. Decide early what belongs and what doesn’t, and then stick to your guns.
Painter, you are not a journalist (I hope)
In the end, a successful painting isn’t a record of what was there. It’s a record of what you thought and felt about it
Monday Morning Art School: master clouds, water and more in online painting classes
Online painting classes are a brilliant way to learn to paint. If you’ve never done them, you should give them a try.
What do I mean, portfolio review?
I like teaching beginner painters. I especially like them in my workshops, where they have all the time they need. There’s one exception, though, and that’s Advanced Plein Air Painting in July.