Posts by Jenny Buchanan
How To Paint Realistic Palm Trees
How to Paint Realistic Palm Trees I’ve spent my fair share of time on tropical islands and one thing I know is that the wind is almost always blowing there. Why is it then that when you see paintings of tropical scenes with palm trees in they always look so stiff and stagnant? Don’t worry,…
Read MoreWhat Colors You Can Use To Make Black
Blacks from the tube, just like white from the tube, can often look flat and dull in your work. It is in these instances that you will find mixing your own blacks will give you a much better result.
Read MoreWhat You Can Expect From My Simple Seascape Painting Course
Why This Course is So Popular The Simple Seascape Acrylic Painting Mini Course is by far the most popular of all my teachings. There is something about this small but mighty online painting course that resonates with everyone. Those who are new to painting, new to acrylics or new to seascapes use it as a…
Read MoreHow Learning to Paint Has Changed My Life
I used to be a painfully shy introvert until I made the decision to learn to paint.
Read More7 Painting Rules to Remember When You Are Feeling Stuck
You know that feeling when you have been going over and over the same painting but you just can’t get it to look the way it does in your head? Do you think it would be easier if there were a set of “Painting Rules” you could follow? I know this feeling well and it…
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