ARTICLES

We all love looking at clouds, but painting them can be another story. It can be a pretty daunting proposition. Just like so many other parts of nature, clouds are incredibly diverse and awe-inspiring. How can we possibly capture them on canvas? They loom large in the sky, day in and day out. They a...

As humans we have a difficult time noticing gradual change. As such it can be hard to feel like you’re making any progress. But, if you take a step back and look at your paintings over the course of time, you’ll find that you’ve come a long way. This will help encourage you for the journey ahead! If...

Today we're going to talk about another practical Acrylic Painting tip. Learning from people who have walked the path before is one of the best ways to eliminate fear and grow quickly. Why fumble around blindly in the dark, figuring it all out on your own when an experienced traveler can lead you to...

One huge thing in life that makes many of us afraid is uncertainty. Fear of the unknown can stunt our lives. We must be careful to prevent this from happening both in our lives and in our artistic work! One thing you can do to help eliminate uncertainty is set goals! You need to know exactly where y...

Would you like to learn more about painting mountains? I sure do, so I'm going straight to the work of master artist, Edgar Payne, to see what I can learn! I hope you come along with me in this step by step Acrylic painting tutorial, as I delve into the alpine beauty of one of his awesome pieces of ...

How to paint water? It’s a good question! Water is a very difficult subject to paint. Trying to capture how light interacts with water can be super frustrating. Luckily, we can learn from those who have walked the path before us. Today we’re going to be looking at an ocean painting by Jack Wilkinson...

“Remember one rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” - Steven Pressfield

Humans have a natural tendency to focus on the negative. It's why we consume so much news! We have an easier time remembering the hardships of life than we d...

by Jed Dorsey

Farley Lewis is a true artist using his skills in a wide variety of ways: sign painting, fine art, murals, house portraits, and teaching. Such an interesting, resourceful and creative person (and father of 5 - including a set of triplets!).

Farley is one of the main artists who does ...

How to Start Painting

If you're someone who wants to learn to paint, this article is for you. We cover the important inner game of getting yourself to begin and the practical game of buying the right supplies. If you follow these tips, you can experience the excitement and sheer joy of painting.

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By Jed Dorsey

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, "How do you choose which color of canvas to paint on?" Or "When you’re prepping your canvas, why do you choose the color that you do?" It’s a great question! The color of canvas you choose has a huge impact on the final look and feel ...