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Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, and for Linda it comes in the form of her grandchildren. Here she reflects on the love that keeps her ideas flowing.
Masonite is an inexpensive alternative to canvases. Linda VanLear shows us how simple it is to prepare it for painting with just a few coats of gesso.
Julie Schroeder offers a detailed explanation of painting a northern lights scene and capturing the magic of this visual phenomenon.
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In the fourth and final episode of this series on painting and drawing perspective, Linda recaps the topic with a look at some of her own work.
Julie Schroeder offers a detailed explanation of painting a northern lights scene and capturing the magic of this visual phenomenon.
In the third episode, Linda discusses the painting stage. Take special care in the mixing of your acrylics to achieve the colors from your source photos.
When working with encaustics you need to either buy or create your own wax medium. Margaret Berry shows us how make it and what to buy.
Meet Dee Teller, an internationally-recognized artist known for her award-winning Asian brush painting and calligraphy. She shares her story with us here.
In the second episode, Linda discusses how to begin your painting with drawing. This is a calculation-heavy process so take care with your measurements.
