How I first got started painting and why I started this site. I first got started painting 20 years ago. I wanted to learn Decorative Painting rather than fine art. I can highly recommend starting in the Decorative Painting field for a few reasons: It is less intimidating than other forms of painting. (at least it was for me) You…
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I can’t believe it is finally done. There was a lot of hiccups along the way. A husband nearly cutting off his left fingers, a new program to learn and some video snafu’s but I made it through and you are going to be painting butterflies before you know it! click here to go directly to the course How to Paint…
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Learning Impressonism The term ‘Impressionist’ was first used as an insult in response to an exhibition of new paintings in Paris in 1874. A diverse group of painters, rejected by the art establishment, defiantly set up their own exhibition. They included Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and Degas. Today, the Impressionist paintings are some of the best-known and best-loved in the collection….
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How to Paint Pansies on Glass. Glass painting is so easy and fun. Paint a pansy or two and turn recycled jars into works of art. How to paint pansies on glass is an easy painting lesson that will get you excited about painting on glass. You will be painting all sorts of glasses, mugs and vases for gifts or…
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Paint Delphiniums on Glass, a fun glass painting tutorial video To paint delphiniums on glass takes just a little practice but it is well worth the effort. Have fun upcycling glass jars with this fun painting technique. Create fun summer lanterns by adding tealights or battery operated fairy lights. Painting on glass is only a tad different than on other…
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