Minnippi

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Minnippi Parklands, Sunny

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Manly Rock Wall, Moody

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Sunset, Fraser Island

Full Video Key Takeaways:  Time-Lapse Finished Painting Reference Photo (Note: I cropped the reference photo to make it a more intimate composition.)  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 … Read more

Sierra Nevada

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Tree Series, Overcast

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Spring Landscape by Arthur Wesley Dow

Today’s painting inspiration is Spring Landscape by Arthur Wesley Dow. Some key observations: If you want to learn more about master paintings like this, you might be interested in Composition Breakdown. Happy painting! Dan Scottdrawpaintacademy.com

On Finishing a Painting

I just finished this large, 30 by 40 inch painting. It depicts a fiery sunset over the ocean. My friend took the reference photo. He works on a ship and gets to witness some stunning sights from the deck. A painting of this size would usually take me 4-10 hours depending on the complexity. But this one only took … Read more

Fechin on Technique

Many aspiring artists think about technique as if it’s a rigid toolbox. But it’s much more like a language, or music, or a dance. Fechin has some wise words on the matter: “Technique should be considered only as a means to an end but never as the end itself. To me, technique should be unlimited, … Read more

How to Name Your Artwork

Let’s cover a simple but important question: “How should I name my artwork?”  Simple and Descriptive For most artworks, a simple and descriptive title is sufficient. In a few words, describe what the artwork is about. Who is depicted? Where is it? What is it? This is how I title most of my artwork. This … Read more

Two Recent Paintings and a Lesson on Simplification

I have decided to make 2022 a year of busy painting. I want my walls to be filled with color and life by the end of it. Here are two recent ones plus the reference photos I took a few months back. They depict the turquoise waters and rocky shores of Noosa. These paintings are … Read more

A Lesson on Atmospheric Perspective

Chontele, Elora, and I recently got back from a short trip to Montville in Queensland, Australia. It’s a quiet town in the Sunshine Coast hinterlands. The weather was miserable by usual standards, but it felt right for the area and its lush plants and sweeping hills. A dense mist filled the air. Even at midday, … Read more