Acrylic Painting Lesson – How To Paint a Still Life
Below is a wonderful three part video lesson on how to paint a beautiful still life using acrylic paints for beginners. The subject matter for this painting is a plant with two books. The artist uses a limited palette for this tutorial of white, sienna brown, red, blue and yellow.The lighting is full sunlight which creates some very interesting shadows and highlights.
I hope this still life painting video series inspires you to paint your own still life as it did with me. Go ahead and grab everyday objects from around your home and setup your own still life. Practice doing this often and before you know it your paintings will look as good as the one below. Enjoy!
Acrylic Still Life Painting Phase 1
Acrylic Painting Tutorial – How To Paint Hands by Leslie Pease
About The Artist
Leslie Pease graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a BFA in illustration, in 1987. After many years of working as a computer graphic artist, she decided to return to her fine art roots. In April, 2002 Leslie began to seriously teach herself how paint. Floundering around for a short while, things started to “click” when Leslie fell into Portraits and Still Lifes. That was Fall, 2002 and she has not let the brushes dry since.
How to Paint Hands in Acrylics
Karrie on Canvas – Abstract Floral Painting Demonstration
Here is another full episode of the program “Karrie on Canvas” with artist Karrie Evenson. In this episode, Karrie demonstrates her loose and spontaneous techniques by creating an abstract floral piece in acrylics. I really enjoy Karrie’s style as she teaches you to just let go and enjoy yourself.
A big thanks to the folks over at Jones Television for sharing this video. You can see more of the great programming over at their YouTube Channel Here.
Karrie on Canvas – Acrylic Painting Tutorial – Women Love Shopping
Here is another great episode of Karrie on Canvas presented to you by “Jones Television – Channel 22″. Jones Television-Channel 22 is a twenty-four hour, non-profit, commercial-free station cable-cast in Northwest Arkansas. Established by the Harvey and Bernice Jones Trust in 1996, the station broadcasts community and educational information with a reach of more than 150,000 households in Benton and Washington counties. Through generous support from Cox Communications, Inc., Jones Television is uniquely positioned to offer niche programming featuring the people, places and events that make up the rich tapestry of Northwest Arkansas. You can learn more about them by either visiting their YouTube Page or their Website.
Back to the video. This is an acrylic painting demonstration by artist Karrie Evenson. If you are a fan of acrylic painting and trying something new and different, then this video is for you. Karrie has a very unique style of painting that you are sure to find refreshing and enjoyable.
If you only learn one thing from Karrie, it would be to just let go and don’t be afraid to try new things. One of the biggest problems beginners face is the fear of wasting paint or of producing an ugly painting. If you are constantly fearful and holding back with your painting, you will never get any better.
Jacaranda Trees – Acrylic Painting Demonstration
About Don
Don Jusko is a very talented and knowledgeable American Artist and founder of the website: RealColorWheel.Com. RealColorWheel.com is by far the most comprehensive website on the topic of color. It is jam packed with free information, lessons and tips on color that Every artist should see. Don is very excited about sharing his painting demonstration below as well as getting the word out about his site.
Here is Don’s recommendation on how to navigate through his website:
“I suggest you start on my end page (reverse to forward pages). All my pages have links backward and forward and I think my last 6 pages are very important. Especially the page that shows the colors the children used and the secondary colors they made.”
Amazing Landscape Painting Demo by Artist Maxim Grunin
I often browse around YouTube and other video sharing websites in search of new talent to post here on my blog. Today I hit the motherload! The following is a two part video demonstration of a landscape by the amazingly talented artist Maxim Grunin. I was in absolute awe when I watched Maxim create this work of art in what seems like a matter of hours. When you see the finished product you will be amazed as well. The finished painting looks as though it took months or even years to create. It looks so complicated but Maxim makes it look so easy. I think we can all learn a thing or two from this artist. I do hope you enjoy this demonstration as much as I did and I hope this inspires you to create something as equally amazing as this.
Acrylic Landscape Painting Demonstration by Maxim Grunin
Thanks for making this video available Maxim! We appreciate you sharing your techniques with us. If you would like to see more of Maxim’s videos, please follow this link to view his YouTube Page. You can also visit his blog by following this link. Read more
Wolf – An Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Rod Lawrence
About the Artist
Rod Lawrence graduated with a fine arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan in 1973. Since then he has been working full time as a professional artist.
Lawrence has exhibited in many group and one-man shows, including the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s “Birds in Art” and “Wildlife: The artist’s View” shows. From these shows, his work has been chosen several times for their national tour. His art has also appeared as covers, illustrations and features in many outdoor magazines.
A log cabin in the hardwoods of northern Michigan, overlooking the North branch of the Manistee River, is home for Lawrence and his wife, Susan. The symbol preceding his signature in each of his painting shows the importance of his family in his work. The oddly shaped “S” is for his wife Susan (an accomplished basket weaver and instructor), and the “M” and “B” represent their sons, Matthew and Brett.
To learn more about Rod, please take a moment to visit his website by following the link below:
Tuscan Landscape – Acrylic Painting Tutorial By Julie Shoemaker
About Julie
I am a self taught artist who has been painting and interested in art all my life. My favorite medium is acrylic due to its versatility. One of my favorite things to do is teach painting to other people. I currently teach classes and we couldn’t have more fun if we tried. It’s just so gratifying to see the excitement on student’s faces when they see what they can accomplish with a little instruction and effort. When your ready to forget the theory and produce the art, visit http://www.IamPainting.org. Learn Painting Techniques and create your own remarkable portraits or landscapes.
Tuscan Landscape – Acrylic Painting Tutorial By Julie Shoemaker
Use whichever brush you feel comfortable with. I usually use a flat bristle brush for most of my work. And remember there is no right or wrong way to paint! If your painting doesn’t turn out like mine – then congratulations! You created a unique one of a kind painting.
Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Faith Puleston
About Faith
I was born and raised in Wales UK and studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London. I came to Germany to pursue an operatic career as a mezzo soprano and sang over 100 opera roles, including title roles such as Carmen, Joan of Arc and Oktavian in Der Rosenkavalier. Other professional occupations have include voice teacher, chorus director, language teacher and writer.
I have been writing stories plays and poetry, making music and painting for as long as I can remember. Most of my early poetry has been lost. Serious dedication to painting followed from the year 2000 to fill in the spiritual vacuum left from no longer working in the theatre. The empty canvas is like a stage. It’s up to the performer to give it life and light!
Paintings can be seen on my website at http://www.redbubble.com/people/faithart as well as numerous other online venues such as my blogs: http://faithpuleston.blogspot.com/ , http://faithpuleston.blogspot.com/ (the main one) and http://fapj.blogspot.com/ (extra for writing).. Enjoy your visits to my online premises, but please remember that all my output is protected by copyright.
“Geometrics” painted in acrylics over collage in August 2009
Beginners Guide to Acrylic Painting
The acrylic painting medium is fairly new and has only been around since the 1950′s. Since then, it has continually been under development and refinement. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its versatility. It can be applied in a thick fashion as an impasto having rich texture or in washes mimicking the characteristics of watercolor. Another likable characteristic of acrylic paint is its permanence. Unlike oil paints, acrylic paint is not susceptible to yellowing or hardening with age. With acrylic paint, the artist does not need to be concerned with the order the paint is applied or other special techniques that ensure the paint film remains free from cracking.
So now that you know a bit more about the acrylic painting medium, I am sure you want to get started. This beginners guide to acrylic painting will provide you with all of the information and resources that you need to get started and improve your painting skills.
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