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Mixed Media Blogs
Explore combining textures, materials, and playful techniques to create layered, multidimensional art.
You could say I’m really inspired by florals lately, and with my Impasto Blooms class just released, I’m more excited than ever to draw and paint flowers. With the current drawing theme of wanderlust,...
There’s something deeply satisfying about shrinking your art practice down to a tiny journal you can hold in the palm of your hand. In today’s blog, I’ll share how I transformed scraps and prints into...
Let's rewind to 2016. There I was, brushes in hand, teaching my 100th landscape painting workshop. Fast-forward a decade, and I'd guided over 20,000 students online and 700+ in-person workshops—all about...
Creative Mindsets & Habits
Get the mental tools you need—beat fear and doubt, stay motivated, and keep your creative spark burning bright.
Art has the incredible power to provide a creative outlet for expressing emotions that are often difficult to put into words. Painting allows you to visually communicate your feelings, experiences, and...
Art school may be a traditional path for artists, but it's not the only path. You can create your custom study curriculum and create the opportunity to unleash your creativity, learn at your own pace,...
Artistic self-doubt, a common companion on the creative journey. Many artists, whether seasoned professionals or aspiring beginners, often find themselves questioning the quality of their own work. But...
Step-by-Step Paintings
Follow clear, progressive tutorials that guide you through every brushstroke to create stunning acrylic paintings
If you love the bold textures of fall, this tutorial is perfect for you! We’ll be creating an easy fall landscape reflection scene, using thick acrylic layers to capture the beauty of autumn leaves. With...
Acrylic painting is an exciting and versatile medium that allows artists to bring beautiful landscapes to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this step-by-step acrylic landscape painting...
Welcome to a breathtaking journey through a spring landscape painting that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of mountains and valleys. Prepare to be enchanted by the harmonious blend of nature’s...
Getting started with Acrylics?
Learn the fundamentals—tools, color mixing, and essential techniques—to kick off your acrylic journey.
Acrylic painting projects encompass a wide range of artistic endeavors, from traditional landscapes to avant-garde abstracts. For beginners, these projects serve as invaluable learning experiences, allowing...
Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic discovery through the breathtaking beauty of landscapes? In this article, we’ll explore a variety of inspiring acrylic landscape painting projects...
Embarking on a journey into the world of acrylic painting is an exciting endeavor, especially for beginners. While mastering the techniques and understanding color theory are important aspects, choosing...
Color Theory Simplified
Learn simple color mixing tricks and how to play with colors to make your art pop
I love muted earth-tone colors and I generally mix them on my palette before painting in my landscapes. These are called earth-tone colors because they resemble the color of the earth or soil, and have...
Color theory is a fundamental aspect of art. It helps artists understand the properties of color, their relationships, and how to effectively use them in their artwork. While learning about color theory...
Color is a captivating aspect of our visual world. It influences our emotions, perceptions, and the way we interpret the world around us. In the realm of art and aesthetics, color theory plays a crucial...
Landscape Paintings
Learn simple tips for capturing skies, trees, and distant horizons to bring your outdoor scenes to life.
Creating compelling and visually captivating landscape paintings requires more than just technical skill. Composition plays a vital role in capturing the essence of the scene, guiding the viewer’s...
Landscape painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to capture the beauty and essence of the natural world. One of the key elements that contribute to the success of a landscape painting is...
Landscape paintings have the power to transport viewers into a vivid world of natural beauty. One key aspect that brings these paintings to life is the incorporation of depth and perspective. By mastering...