Posts Tagged ‘learn to paint’
Colour, Hue, Tone, Shade, Tint. What’s the Difference?
The terms colour, hue, tone, shade and tint are often interchangeable in today’s language. However, in colour theory there are distinct differences between them.
If you google the definition of these terms you will more than likely find a broad description that would apply to all industries and activities that use colour such as printing, graphic design etc. Not all these principles will necessarily apply to the painter.
Read More3 Easy Steps to Get Started in Acrylic Painting
Firstly, What’s Been Holding You Back? Is acrylic painting something you have been thinking about taking up as a hobby? Maybe you are ready to get started in acrylic painting but are hesitant to make a big commitment? Are you afraid you won’t be able to find the time to complete an art course? Are…
Read MoreChoose Your Painting Medium to Suit Your Personality
Choose your painting medium according to your personality and avoid handing out cash for a lot of painting supplies you are probably never going to use. If you’re thinking about taking up painting or even if you have already started your art journey, you may have been wondering about all the different materials that are available.…
Read MorePainting Surfaces For Acrylics
The secret to creating acrylic artworks that will last for generations is less to do with the surface and more to do with the surface preparation.
Read MoreHow 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 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.
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