I’m excited to share my step-by-step tutorial for painting Harbinger, my moody autumn raven in oils. I’ll walk you through blocking in the background, mixing rich black without using pure black paint, and creating realistic, glossy feathers with light and shadow.
Glazing is a centuries-old painting technique that transforms flat color into rich, glowing layers. In this guide, we’ll explore what glazing is, how it works, and how you can master it in both oil and acrylic painting.
Are expensive art supplies worth the splurge, or can budget options do the job just as well? In this video, I test five key categories: canvases, brushes, sketchbooks, studio furniture, and paint...so you can invest where it matters most and save where it doesn’t. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to make smart, creative choices.
Want to paint soft, realistic flower petals in acrylic? In this tutorial, I share how to sculpt petals using warm and cool tones...without needing dozens of colors. Learn how to use a split primary palette to create depth, softness, and dimension in your floral paintings.
Painting with acrylics on paper is one of the easiest and most fun ways to get started with acrylics. In this post, I share everything you need to know to pick the right paper, prep your surface, and paint confidently. I also walk you through some of my favorite techniques using a recent water landscape painting as an example. Plus, if you want to build a consistent painting habit, you can join my free 7-day acrylic painting challenge and grab my free painting eBooks to help you along the way.
