Painting Tips: Page 4

Watch this instructional painting video to draw a roaring tiger with India ink and water color on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes lot of practice and does not allow for mistakes. Every brush stroke counts. Get out some newsprint to practice painting these ferocious tigers.

Watch this instructional painting video to paint, "Neighing Deer, By The River". Can deer neigh? Use India ink and Chinese rice paper to try this fluid method of painting. Every brush stroke counts so there is not much room for mistakes. So get out some news print to practice inking these beautiful animals by the river.

Try out a layering technique using spray paint. Always wear a mask when painting with spray paint indoors. Create interesting compositions on old shopping bags. Add depth and tone to stencils by building up layers of material texture, drawing and spray paint. Dry your work with a heat gun if you have one.

This video demonstrates how to create an artwork using ordinary aluminum foil from your kitchen. This technique is good for those people who have no inspiration of what to paint but want to be creative. This collage technique is a fun way for beginners to experiment with textures, composition and color. Materials used in this video are aluminum foil, a glue stick, Bitumen (a material used as primer for painting on metal without rusting), collage or textured paper, spray paint, acrylic paint,...

Watch this instructional painting video to create a water like effect on the surface of canvas, wood or paper. Use acrylic paint and a spray bottle with some paint thinner. Spray the turpentine onto wet paint and watch the paint separate into shapes that look like the surface of water, splashes and wave patterns.

This instructional fine arts video demonstrates how to collage with sand paper, paint and other mixed media. The term collage derives from the French "coller" meaning "glue". Before you throw anything away, consider its potential for patterned or textured collage material. Almost any type of material can add new textures and layers to an assemblage piece.

If you want to create airbrush art, learn the basic supplies and techniques of airbrushing in this free video series.

Painting a food tray will allow you to express your creativity on a platter. Learn how to make an artistic food tray in this free video series.

Oil painting is an artistic process that involves using pigments bound with a medium of drying oil. Learn to paint the portrait of a young girl from a professional artist in this free painting video.

Sunrises are a very popular painting subject. Learn about the brushes and paints needed for a painting of a sunrise in this free oil painting lesson from our experienced painter.

Knowing how to stretch your own canvas is going to save you a lot of money in the future. Learn how to stretch a canvas for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

Acrylic paintings of the human face are a great form of artistic expression. Paint acrylic portraits with tips from an illustrator in this free video series on art and painting.

Pastel paintings lessons can help you learn how to paint still life objects and use color effectively. Learn how to paint with pastels in this free video series of pastel painting lessons.

Painting landscapes with golden fields of grass, trees and wintry skies can create beautiful works of art. Learn how to paint a golden fields watercolor landscape painting from a professional artist in this free painting video series.

Seascapes are a beautiful and interesting subject of oil paintings. Learn step by step techniques to oil painting in this free instructional video series.

Painting on porcelain is done best with squirrel hair paint brushes and Copaiba mixed paint. Learn how to paint on porcelain in this free video series.

Painting with watercolors doesn't have to be left to the experts! Now you can learn the basics, from supplies to techniques for creating interesting paintings in this free online art lesson on video about painting taught by expert Larry Dubitsky.

Painting on glass is a great art project! In this free online video series about art projects, learn the basics for glass painting from supplies to how to finish your piece, and it's all taught by expert David A. Clemen.

Glass painting is both beautiful and easy to learn. In this free online series of instructional art lessons, learn how to paint on glass and everything you need from supplies to techniques, all taught by expert Jason Painter.

Use cobalt blue for a watercolor sky. Learn how to choose colors for a watercolor landscape with houses in this free painting lesson from a painting instructor and professional painter.