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How To Paint A Glowing Mountain Scene [Easy Art Lesson]
Painting Glorious Golden Light: A Mountain Scene in Acrylic
Today, I want to show you exactly how to paint a beautiful mountain scene filled with glorious golden light. It’s going to be a lot of fun—so let’s jump right in!
Starting with a Black Canvas
I like to begin on a black canvas. Paint...
What I Learned From This Nocturne Master Copy
Capturing the Essence of Moonlight in Painting
When painting a nocturne, the challenge is to capture the subtle interplay of light and shadow under the moon's glow. This can be a complex task, but with the right approach, it can lead to stunning results. In this article, I'll share insi...
Acrylic Painting Tutorial: How To Paint Sunlight Thru Trees
Creating light in your artwork, step by step
Light, Light, Always The Light...
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When people ask me what I like to paint, I always give the same answer: "Light."
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The subject itself could be almost anything - a road, a farm, a river, an alley, a garbage can, a mountain - that part rea...
What is the Best Lighting For My Studio?
One of our Acrylic University members asked, "What kind of light bulb do you use in your studio? I've noticed that the lighting in my paint area is not correct and I have been reading about lumens and light appearance. Do you take these into consideration?"
If the light on my canvas is too bright, ...
