Interview With Artist Jason Morgan
Artist Statement/Bio
I don’t know why I have this all encompassing desire to paint wildlife….to be a wildlife artist…. perhaps I will never know, but when I am painting, then nothing else exists. I am right back at the scene where I first saw my subject. Back with the lions of the dry savannah of Savuti and the elephants in the lush vegetation of the Okavango Delta…… It’s almost as if time stands still as I relive my memories through painting…. I strive to paint wildlife as accurately as I can, so where possible I like to see the animals in their natural environment, and this has, of course, lead to some very exciting journeys and experiences.
Q: What medium or mediums do you work with?
A: I work in oils – but I use the fast drying kind – Alkyd Oils.
Seascape Painting Lesson by Brian Oliver
About Brian Oliver
Living in Orange County has been a joy for me. The hills, the ocean, and everything in between begging to be painted. I strive to give my paintings emotions which are generally happy and uplifting although nature can have a terrifying side. Nature’s beauty and power is one of the best subjects an artist has.
I believe that art comes in many varieties, but feel that true art is made to trigger a feeling from inside the viewer, and is not true art if that feeling must be described to the viewer by anything other than the artwork.
A strong sense of light and color are the aspects I most often try to capture in my paintings. In the end, I paint because it is a true joy, and a unique experience for other people to be involved with.
To learn more about Brian and to see more of his artwork, please visit his Website by following the link below:
Wildlife Painting Tutorial – Learn to Paint a Gorilla
About Jason Morgan
My love of animals has been there for as long as I can remember, along with my desire to draw and paint, so looking back it now seems inevitable that I would become a Professional wildlife artist
I strive to paint wildlife as accurately as I can, so where possible I like to see the animals in their natural environment, and this has, of course, lead to some very exciting journeys and experiences.
It’s these exhilarating and very personal experiences that I believe help me so much in my portrayal of wildlife in it’s natural environment.
Two Great Acrylic Paints For Beginners on a Budget
Do you love to work with acrylic paint but you just can’t afford professional supplies? Keep reading, because this post if for you.
Not all artists realize this, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to find good quality acrylic paint these days. You can find some great deals on quality acrylic paint supplies without leaving your home.
Some artist feel that because a paint has a low price tag, it must be of poor quality. This is simply not the case. Two examples of this are acrylic paints by DALER-ROWNEY Known as System 3.
I have listed them both below along with descriptions and links to where you can purchase them from Dick Blick, one of my favorite online Art Suppliers.
Just below, you will also find a video from Blick Art Materials which talks more about these wonderful acrylic paints and also demonstrates how to use them. Enjoy!
Chinese Brush Painting Lesson – How to Paint Blue Irises
Here is a beautiful step by step Chinese Brush Painting Demonstration of a flower, an Iris to be more specific. In this video lesson, Henry from Blue Heron Arts, shares his painting Techniques and talks about the various art supplies he uses.
Chinese Brush Painting is one of the most beautiful and oldest known forms of art stretching back thousands of years. The techniques you will see demonstrated in the video below have been passed down through many generations.
Chinese Brush Painting is a challenging and delicate form of art that takes years of practice to perfect, so do not become discouraged or frustrated if you don’t grasp the techniques right away.
Plein Air Painting Demonstration With Artist Cyndra Bradford.
Here is a wonderful step by step 
plein air painting demo by the very talented artist, Cyndra Bradford. Cyndra will demonstrate how she creates a beautiful impressionist style painting of two horses in a farm setting.
To master plein air painting takes lots of time and practice. It is definitely a very challenging form of painting as you must work very quickly because the light is constantly changing. Painting outdoors is a a balancing act. If you paint too quickly, you will wind up with mud, if you paint too slowly, you will lose the scene. Hopefully this video will help you in your quest to becoming a better plein air painter.
Plein Air Painting Tutorial
Watercolor Landscape Painting Demonstration
Here is a wonderful step by step watercolor painting video demonstration by Artist Danny Gregory. This is a wonderful little tutorial on how Danny paints a nice little L.A. landscape scene. Watercolor is a challenging medium to paint landscapes with. Lighting conditions change very quickly outdoors so you must work quickly. If you are not experienced and careful, things can get real messy while working with watercolor outdoors. Hopefully this video demonstration will give you the necessary tips to become a better painter.
Watercolor Landscape Painting Demonstration by Danny Gregory
A big thanks to Danny for making this video tutorial available! You can learn more about Danny and view more of his videos over at his YouTube Page.
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