Painting Videos

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A technique for painting a sunset is to lay down streaks of muted color near the top of the page, and add brighter colors as you progress down to the horizon line. Create a colorful sunset...

A paint-by-number can be created by printing off the desired image, converting it to black and white, tracing the main shapes of color and painting in with the appropriate hues. Create your own...

Painting from a photograph is a great way to practice photo-realism, but be sure the photograph is original so as to avoid plagiarism. Create a painting based off of a photograph with a...

Achieving texture in watercolor paint can be done using salt, coffee grounds, loose tea and sandpaper, all of which can be used to lift off paint or create a rough surface to absorb the paint....

When painting with watercolors, experiment with how many values of one color you can create simply by adding water to the pigment. Discover the capabilities of the paint with a demonstration from...

To hand paint flowers, begin by laying down light paint for each petal, apply darker paint to the tips of each petal, and scratch in veins using a sharp point. Find out how to paint a picture of a...

To achieve a swirling paint technique using water, first wet the entire page with a clean brush, then apply paint in a spiral pattern directly onto the wet surface, and allow it to dry before...

One-stroke painting techniques include using a fan brush loaded with three different colors to create the leaves of a palm tree. Find out how to use a single stroke of a brush to create a variety...

Stippling painting techniques can be achieved by using a variety of brushes dipped in dry paint and popped onto the paper to create many small dots. Use stippling to create texture in bushes and...

Painting on canvas with watercolor is best done by using a canvas pad, which is specially designed to hold a variety of watercolor paint. Try painting on canvas for a new texture and effect with a...

Painting noses is an exercise in modeling and blending, as the shadows and highlights are what make up the three-dimensional shape of the nose. Practice painting noses in oil with helpful advice...

Painting trees in oil can be done using a variety of techniques, but using a wide brush to stipple the leaves and a palette knife to draw in the trunk is a simple way to illustrate a tree. Paint...

When painting portraits from photos, try to divide the face into planes, lay down those flat areas of color, and use a blending brush to create dimension and shadow. Add in the details of the face...

Painting portraits in oil paint begins by sketching out the shapes of the face using the paintbrush, and then locating the shadow and highlight areas. Paint a portrait from a live model with...

To paint a tiger on canvas, first sketch out the outline using a pencil, then lay down layers of color for the fur, and add in details for the strips, eyes and nose. Use a fan brush when painting...

The dragged painting technique uses the paint and the texture of the brush to create streaks and lines across the canvas. Layer colors using a stiff-bristled brush on canvas with helpful advice...

Mix oil paint colors on a palette can be challenging, especially to achieve subtle skin tones, but knowing which colors to use is a great start. See how skin tones are mixed using a palette knife...

When painting on a large canvas, make a grid over the small sketch and draw a matching grid onto the large canvas, as this ensures that the figures are accurate and in proportion. Use this trick...

Oil painting rain can be done by illustrating the reflection of light on the droplets using a white color and a palette knife. Suggest the illusion of rain in a painting with helpful advice from...

Oil painting on canvas can be done using traditional paint brushes or a palette knife, which offers a different texture and paint quality. Experiment with different ways of applying paint to...

Painting abstract on canvas is all about the color, the shapes and the negative space, as the image itself is open to interpretation. Find out how to create a simple abstract painting with helpful...

Priming a canvas is important to get the best color quality, and any color of gesso paint can be used to prime a raw canvas. Paint at least two layers of gesso over the entire surface of a canvas...

Acrylic craft paint can be used on canvas straight out of the tube, diluted in water or mixed with other colors. Save money by using craft paint on canvas with helpful advice and a demonstration...

To paint an image of hair on canvas, start by laying down the darkest shadow color, paint in strokes of a medium color tone, and add in the highlights where the light source hits the strands of...

Cleaning varnish from a canvas painting beings by dusting off any dirt or debris, then applying a varnish remover with a Q-tip, and finally using a neutralizer to stop the remover from working....

To paint on canvas tote bags, slip a piece of cardboard inside the tote to prevent the design from bleeding through, and use a few layers of color to make sure the design is permanent. Create...

The best way to clean canvas that has been painted on is to gently rub a damp Q-tip or paper towel across the surface, which should remove dusty buildup without removing any of the paint. Begin...

Art supplies needed to paint on canvas includes a variety of paint colors, a canvas of any size, different sized paint brushes and any other materials that can be used to collage or add texture....

Painting fairies on canvas is a fun project that only requires a little imagination. Use metallic paints to illustrate the fairy wings with helpful advice and a demonstration from a self-taught...

Painting techniques on canvas can vary from using traditional brush strokes to using experimental modeling paste and sawdust. Create a variety of textures when painting on canvas with helpful...

When painting on pieces of canvas flooring, prime the canvas first using gesso, and tape off the edges to leave room for a hem. Create a pattern or intricate design on canvas flooring with helpful...

To paint waves with acrylic paint, simply lay down the background colors first, use a broad brush to illustrate the movement of the water, and use white highlights to capture the foamy ocean at...

Painting trees in acrylic can be done by painting in the trunk, branches and roots in a dark brown, loosely sketching out the fullness of the leaves and filling in the green details to fill out...

The focal point in a painting is the area where the viewer's eye is drawn, making it the main subject and area of interest. Discover ways to place the focal point on a painting with help from an...

Painting a sunset with acrylic paint begins by painting blue hues at the top of the painting, adding in oranges and reds nearer to the bottom of the painting and painting in details of the sun...

When using acrylic paint on canvas, use a wide brush to lay down the background colors in a smooth coat, and then use different sized brushes to achieve more texture and line throughout the...

Painting a skyline involves first painting in the colors of the sky as the background, and then using dark colors to outline the buildings and cityscape. Add in more detail, like windows and...

To paint a beach, start off by blending blues and whites to create the sky, then use broad strokes to paint in the turquoise water, and lay down layers of tans and yellows for the sandy beach....

Painting flowers as still life art begins with a light sketch of the flower in paint, then more detail can be added to give it dimension. Paint a picture of a flower using acrylics with help from...

To paint smoke on canvas, start off using the darker shadow colors to form the basic outline, then go back with a lighter tone to make the smoke look three-dimensional. Create billowing smoke from...

When painting leaves on trees, apply a layer of darker green to give the impression of leaves, and add highlights of individual leaves to make them pop into the foreground. Give the impression of...

To stop acrylic paint lines from dripping down the canvas, use a clean, dry paint brush to lift the excess paint off of the canvas and blend it into the background. Clean up a wet acrylic painting...

The trick to painting fire with acrylics is to layer transparent oranges, reds and yellows to get the illusion of light and heat. Practice illustrating flames in paint with creative advice from a...

When painting, shading is determined by the direction of the light source, which helps to map out where highlights should be placed and where shadows are necessary. Create the illusion of three...

Acrylic paint should never be painted over oil-based paints, because the acrylic will eventually crack and peel off. Understand the chemistry behind different types of paint with creative advice...