in this article, you will learn the process for creating a landscape painting with figures. Get ready to learn how to master this technique and bring an incredible sense of impact and light to your artwork. But that's not all - I am also offering a FREE course that teaches you the fundamentals of Notan drawing, a powerful technique that artists use to prepare and study their subjects before painting. So read on and explore the art of creating light-filled and dynamic paintings. Let's get started!
Artists have always sought techniques that will bring their creative visions to life. One such technique that has stood the test of time is impasto painting. In this article we will embark on a journey into the world of impasto painting. Exploring its essence and uncovering why it holds such value for artists.
Creating atmosphere and depth in your paintings is critical if you want to paint landscapes convincingly. That three dimensional quality is important. So is the sense of reality that your viewer is looking for. Get this wrong and you will see something off about your painting. Maybe you cannot see what is missing, but you know something is wrong. Very often it is one of these six common mistakes. In this article and video we take a closer look at these errors and how to fix them.
You will know Pierce Brosnan as the famous movie actor. Probably the best James Bond, in my opinion, and many other movie roles. But did you know that he is also an accomplished artist? Pierce Brosnan is a prolific painter influenced by Post-Impressionists like Matisse and Bonnard. There is more to this story as well. What can we learn from Pierce Brosnan about painting? Let's find out.
Why is your artist's voice so important? What is the difference between your artists voice and your artist's style? These are questions all creatives need to figure out for peace of mind and more creative confidence. It is not that difficult either. Let's explore this topic further. Also get the book that explains it all.
Today you will discover the five important techniques that every oil painter needs to know. In fact, if you paint with acrylics or gouache, these techniques will also be useful to you. All these techniques are important and you'll use some a lot, others not so much. I'll probably use four out of five of these very often. It does depend on your style of painting, but it is good to have a working knowledge of all of these techniques. Let us begin! 
Do you have goals for your painting? Many artists struggle to find time to paint with all their other commitments. Others are driven by a need to produce even better paintings, always searching for new techniques and colors. This article is all about enjoying the creative process and achieving rewarding results - not relying on a magic wand! Plus download your FREE e-book.
Read on to discover how the enthusiastic painter can gain success. 
A painting is considered complete when the artist feels that the painting has achieved their intended vision and is ready to be presented to the public. Sounds easy, but in reality this stage is difficult. Many doubts plague artists so here are seven important tips you can use to help you complete your painting with confidence.
A Free Resource for Artists by Malcolm Dewey
If you are looking for an essential collection of painting tutorials, demonstrations and reviews of art materials then you are in the right place. In fact there are over 350 videos as of writing this article. Painting mediums include oils, acrylics, gouache and even watercolor and pastel. Find out more about accessing this trove of painting tutorials below. 
Do you enjoy a good art book during your downtime from painting? That is probably a big YES! Artists love to read about other artists, get inspiration or learn about new techniques. Maybe it has something to do with the individualistic nature of painting. We love to have private time to reflect and think about creativity. With that in mind and the coming holiday season, I compiled a list of books from my library. See if you want to add any of these titles to your library.
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AuthorMalcolm Dewey: Artist. Country: South Africa 
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