Always trying to learn as well as continually experimenting with supplies and techniques, I painted this copy of the French 19th century master – Ingres when I was much younger.  The original Ingres on the left and my copy on the right. I probably used a little too much oil in my copy as I was

Copy of Ingres Portrait

Here is a painting I did. I took photos of the work in different stages so you can see how the painting process works. One of the biggest mistakes I see aspiring painters make is thinking that you just draw it and then try to carefully fill it in. Almost in the way you would

Painting of a Street Scene – in stages

It was done as a demonstration for my students. Want to see how it was done and learn the all important “How and Why’s?” – After all, if you don’t know the “how” and “why?” you’re not really learning. You can see the whole creation…from start to finish. It’s just one of the video demonstrations inside

How I painted this Rubens portrait copy

When mentioning the greatest artists of all time, Rembrandt’s name will come up on the list. Especially in the United States. I venture to guess that the non art lover has heard of Rembrandt, but does not know his full name of Rembrandt Van Rijn. He is one of the few names in art history

Rembrandt van rijn