Rising Trends: Why Learning Principles of Art is A Good Idea

Plus: Lines, the Visual Melody of Paintings

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Johannes Vloothuis

Why Learning Principles of Art is A Good Idea

Johannes Vloothuis shows you that adjusting lines in paintings from those you see in a reference photo helps add visual melody to your work. "When the strings of a guitar are not tuned, you have music that hurts your ears; likewise, if the lines in your art are not designed well, the visual information unsettles your viewers." Read on to see specific examples from Jo!

Paint Along 60: Give Your Landscapes that Painterly Character

12+ Hours of Live Landscape Demonstrations October 5, 12, & 19

Many artists seek to make their artwork more painterly. The most popular method of painting landscapes is referred to as "Representational Landscape Painting," a blend of realism and impressionism. This style of painting appears in magazines and in books throughout the world. If you are interested in giving your landscapes that painterly look, this live online workshop is for you.

Easy-to-paint subjects include:

A look at Lake Tahoe from behind some trees and a still pond (Oils)
A close up scene the arches of a former Spanish mission in California filled with glowing flowers (Watercolor)
A perspective of the beautiful city of Prague from the Vltava River (Pastel)

Geoff Kersey

13 Top Tips for Watercolor Artists

In this video workshop, you'll get 13 of Geoff Kersey's most important techniques, including how to paint skies, hills and mountains, water, reflections, trees, snow, and signs of life. You'll paint along with Geoff to learn these methods and see examples of how to use each one within a finished piece. With Geoff's clear and easy-to-follow instruction, you'll find yourself mastering these techniques in no time!

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