I recently put the finishing touches on this painting which features a secluded red house amongst the beautiful New Zealand landscape. I will walk you through how I painted it and what went on behind the strokes of my brush. New Zealand, Red House, Oil, 12×16 Inches Supplies Used I recently invested in some Rosemary…
How To Use Black In Your Paintings (Plus How To Mix Your Own)
Black is a very polarizing color in the art world. Some people swear by using black, and others avoid it all together. In this post I want to try and clear up some of the confusion around black and provide you with some information on how to use it in your paintings and how to mix…
How To Safely Package Your Sold Painting
When you sell a painting, it is important that you are able to get it to the buyer in a safe condition. So much effort goes into creating a painting that it would be a shame for it to be damaged in transit. I recently had to say goodbye to one of my paintings and…
7 Most Common Painting Mistakes Beginners Make (And How To Avoid Them)
When you start painting you will make all kinds of mistakes. That is just part of the journey. Making mistakes is not an issue in painting, provided you are able to identify the mistakes and learn from them. The problem when you are a beginner is that you will not be able to see most…
How To Paint This New Zealand River Landscape
In this post I will walk you through one of my recent paintings based on a photo my brother took in New Zealand. Here is the finished painting: Supplies And Equipment These are the colors I used for the painting: Burnt umber Ultramarine blue Cobalt blue Viridian green Alizarin Crimson Cadmium red Cadmium orange Yellow…
The Ultimate Guide To Palette Knife Painting
The palette knife is not just a tool for mixing paint on your palette. You can actually use the palette knife to create some pretty stunning effects in your paintings which are not possible with a brush. Some artists ignore the brush all together in favor of the palette knife. This is a detailed guide to help you…
What Are Muddy Colors And How Can You Avoid Them In Your Paintings
Muddy colors are one of the biggest frustrations for my readers. In this post I will break down what muddy colors actually are and how you can avoid them in your paintings. What Are Muddy Colors? The phrase muddy color is often used to describe grays, browns and other desaturated colors. You will frequently hear…
Seascape Painting Tutorial – Learn How To Paint This Simple Tasmanian Seascape
In this post I will walk you through this very simple seascape based on a photo from Tasmania. I will say firstly that just because a subject is simple, does not mean it is easy to paint. In fact, it can sometimes be even more challenging to turn a simple subject into an interesting painting than…
5 Things To Do Before You Start Your Painting
I previously wrote about 11 things you should do after you finish your painting, so I thought it only makes sense to also write about what you should do before you start. I am a firm believer that some of the most important work happens before you even pick up your brush. Below are some…
5 Tips For Painting Faster And More Efficiently
When you watch some of the top artists paint, you may be wondering how they do it so fast! They seem to make every stroke without hesitation and the canvas quickly takes form and fills with color. The reason they are able to paint so fast is mostly due to experience. The top artists are…
