“Good composition is like a suspension bridge – each line adds strength and takes none away. No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.” Robert Henri This is a detailed guide on composition. I’ll cover: (If you don’t have time … Read more
Let’s take a look at some of my favorite night paintings and why they work. I’ll also provide some tips for painting the night at the end. Aert van der Neer, Moonlit Landscape With Bridge What a stunning depiction of moonlight. Van der Neer contrasted brilliant highlights against stygian blacks. The moonlight gently outlines the … Read more
When I think of seascape painters, Ivan Aivazovsky is one of the first to come to mind. He was a prolific Russian artist who created thousands of paintings depicting the sea in various forms. Let’s take a closer look at his life and work. I’ll cover: “Aivazovsky himself is a hale and hearty old man … Read more
The definition of luminosity is something full of light, bright, or shining. In art, it refers to the illusion of light from within the painting. The use of light in a painting can effectively organize a scene and define detail. It can also help create emotion and convey a story. To achieve effective luminosity, light … Read more
I’m going to walk you through my thought process in deciding whether or not to paint a certain subject. Below are several reference photos from the library. For each, I’ll determine whether I would or wouldn’t paint it and discuss why. Photo 1 Would I paint this? Yes. Why? The scene has crisp colors and a … Read more
I have been writing about great art for several years now. I curated a gallery featuring 100 of my favorites (at the bottom of this page). I clearly have a bias towards nature and color! You can also download a ZIP file of this gallery here (do this on your computer, not your mobile or … Read more
I’m going to take you on a virtual walkthrough of my studio. This is just to give you some insight into how I paint and what goes on behind the scenes. I do not suggest you try and copy my studio or practices. Your studio needs to feel like your studio. Below is a panoramic … Read more
Here’s one fresh off the easel: Montville, Tree in Mist. Below are some key takeaways from this painting: Happy painting! Dan Scott drawpaintacademy.com
Above is a recent painting based on the Montville hinterlands: Misty Lake Through the Trees. Chontele, Elora, and I spent a weekend there recently. We took a short walk around the estate and ended up at a secluded lookout. A lake glimmered in the distance, barely visible through the trees and mist. White light reflected … Read more
Full Video Key Takeaways: Time-Lapse Finished Painting Reference Photo Want to Learn More? You might be interested in my Painting Academy course. I’ll walk you through the time-tested fundamentals of painting. It’s perfect for absolute beginner to intermediate painters. Thanks for Reading! I appreciate you taking the time to read this post and I hope you found … Read more
Full Video Key Takeaways: Time-Lapse Finished Painting Reference Photo Thanks for Reading! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I appreciate it! Feel free to share with friends. If you want more painting tips, check out my Painting Academy course. Happy painting! Dan ScottDraw Paint Academy
Full Video Key Takeaways: Time-Lapse Finished Painting Reference Photo Thanks for Reading! Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I appreciate it! Feel free to share with friends. If you want more painting tips, check out my Painting Academy course. Happy painting! Dan ScottDraw Paint Academy