Full Video Key Takeaways: This was a speed painting challenge. It took around 35 minutes all up. This is a great test of your instinctive … [Read more...] about Sunset, Fraser Island
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New Zealand, Stroll in the Park
Full Video Key Takeaways: Painted almost only with palette knives. I wanted the colors to appear crisp and distinct. Notice the subtle color … [Read more...] about New Zealand, Stroll in the Park
Sunrise, Bribie Island
Full Video Key Takeaways: I drew inspiration from John Singer Sargent's Seascape, shown below. He was a master of simplifying all the "noise" … [Read more...] about Sunrise, Bribie Island
Sierra Nevada
Full Video Key Takeaways: I wanted the colors to appear clean, distinct, and bright. The palette knife was perfect for this. I drew inspiration … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada
Tree Series, Overcast
Full Video Key Takeaways: The painting depicts a wet, overcast day. Pale greens dominate the painting. The scene is basked in a soft, cool … [Read more...] about Tree Series, Overcast
Tree Series
Full Video Key Takeaways: Depicts the powerful midday sun. The lights are glaring and the shadows are deep. This is one in a series of tree … [Read more...] about Tree Series
Manly Rock Wall, Moody
Full Video Key Takeaways: I started with a thin wash of transparent brown oxide to kill the white surface. This provides me with a more … [Read more...] about Manly Rock Wall, Moody
Minnippi Parklands, Sunny
Full Video Key Takeaways: When landscape painting, you need to tailor your style, technique, and tools for the environment and conditions. In … [Read more...] about Minnippi Parklands, Sunny
Minnippi
Full Video Key Takeaways: The key feature of this painting is the black trees against the muted surroundings. This was the first time using … [Read more...] about Minnippi
Gold Coast, Path to the Sea
Full Video Key Takeaways: The palette knife is a fun tool to paint with. It's perfect for bold, crisp strokes. You can't achieve the same … [Read more...] about Gold Coast, Path to the Sea
