Tutorials
Tutorials
A how-to or a how to is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. A how-to is generally meant to help non-experts so we may leave out details that are only important to experts, and may also be greatly simplified from an overall discussion of the topic.
If you are an expert and would like to contribute some pearls of wisdom, then please get in touch because we would welcome your input.
WHICH GREEN IS RIGHT IN OILS
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 14:42 by Joan du Plessis
PAINTING SKIES IN PASTEL
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 07:56 by Joan du Plessis
PAINTING SKIES IN PASTEL.All landscape paintings have sky above and land beneath giving the horizon
THE ART OF DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 18:30 by Joan du Plessis
THE ART OF DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
To draw well requires not only constant practice on a daily basis but also using ones brain intelligently.
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
Tuesday, 01 September 2009 05:29 by Joan du Plessis
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN IN WATERCOLOURS
For many inexperienced artists still on the threshold of learning to apply that inner desire to put paint onto paper, it can be daunting to make that first stroke onto that sheet of very white paper in front of them! Such thoughts as 'What if I make a mistake?' or 'What if the colour isn't right?' A feeling of doubt in ones abilities and a lowering of self confidence can set in..
Watercolour Primaries
Monday, 02 March 2009 20:23 by Joan
Many people who have a strong desire to paint start off buying many different colours which is not only confusing but also expensive and completely unnecessary! Only the paint manufacturers end up smiling!