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Artists on German TV – Janet Knight

Posted on July 29, 2020 by

A new production introducing the Australian painter Janet Knight has been shown on German tv in English with German subtitles. Janet is known for her wonderful landscapes and portraits in oils. In this 25 minute production Janet works on a … Continue reading →

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First Online Workshop for Aspiring Artists

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Progress Report Today I attended the first of my friend´s new online workshops. It was almost like being in the studio with him. Modern webcams offer a remarkable resolution so that the course participants were able to look over his … Continue reading →

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Online Workshops for Aspiring Artists

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

Introduction In these trying times of the Corona virus pandemic online painting workshops are the perfect pass time for people in lock down. Painting is enjoyable, it helps your mind concentrate on something pleasant and above all it is satisfying … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a realistic Portrait – Video No.272

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Today I have chosen another less than 5 minute speed painting video by Vic Harris. He creates wonderfully detailed realistic paintings. Vic is a retired doctor who only started painting in 2010. Watch how this portrait develops from a sketch … Continue reading →

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How to tell a story in a portrait – Video No.260

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

In this 17 1/2 minute video Andrew Tischler shows us how to tell a story in a portrait painting. After a more than 1 minute introduction showing beautiful paintings and scenery Andrew explains how he goes about composing the portrait. … Continue reading →

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How to draw a Portrait – Video No.259

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

In these two speed painting videos Davide Zezza shows us how to draw a portrait in coloured pencil. The portrait starts with a line drawing to which Davide adds layer upon layer of different tones to create a 3D image. … Continue reading →

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How to paint a Rembrandt – Video No.258

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

In this 32 minute speed painting video Sergey Gusev shows us how he paints a Rembrandt. The portrait develops from a tone in tone underpainting to the near finished copy of a portrait by Rembrandt. Sergey uses English subtitles to … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Sunny Day Portrait – Art Tutorial Video – No.204

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

In this time-lapse video Vladimir Volegov paints a  portrait of a girl on a sunny day in less than 8 minutes. The demonstration works without a running commentary. You can watch the whole process starting with a blank canvas. The … Continue reading →

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How to paint a portrait of a woman – Art Tuition Video No.194

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

Here is Tim Gagnon painting a portrait. It is a 3 min 40 second speed painting video in which a portrait of a woman develops from start to finish. Hope you will enjoy my choice of the day. If you … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Portrait of Two Lovers – Art Tuition Video No.172

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

In less than 5 minutes this speed painting video shows us how Silvia Pellisero alias Agnes-Cecile creates a beautiful painting of two lovers. This brilliant artist employs mixed media of watercolour and acrylics on canvas for her stunning composition. Here … Continue reading →

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