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How To: Draw a rooster in Chinese brush painting
draw a rooster India ink and watercolor 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 majestic roosters.
How To: Paint roses with wet-in-wet watercolors on rice paper
Watch this instructional painting video to paint a rose using the wet-in-wet method of watercolor painting 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 beautiful rose petals.
How To: Draw roses on rice paper with watercolor paints
Watch this instructional painting video to paint a rose with watercolors 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 beautiful rose petals.
How To: Draw an orchid in Sumi-e Chinese brush painting
Watch this instructional painting video to paint an orchid with India ink and watercolor 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 beautiful orchid flowers.
How To: Draw a hummingbird in Chinese brush painting
Watch this instructional painting video to paint a hummingbird with India ink and watercolor 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 beautiful birds.
How To: Draw a roaring tiger in Chinese brush painting
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.
How To: Paint roses and wisteria with bees in watercolors
Watch this instructional painting video to paint roses and wisteria flowers with bees using watercolors 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 paper to practice painting these beautiful flowers and bees.
How To: Paint wisteria flowers with watercolors on rice paper
Watch this two part instructional painting video to paint wisteria flowers from life with watercolor 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 news print to practice painting the beautiful flowers in your backyard.
How To: Paint neighing deer by the river
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.
How To: Paint a blue heron in front of water
Watch this instructional painting video to paint blue herons in front of water with India ink 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 news print to practice painting these beautiful birds.
How To: Paint by numbers
Painting doesn't get any easier than this. Paint by numbers kits come with a drawing ready to be filled in with paint. Each section of the drawing is matched to a number on a paint pot. Use the right number for the right section, and voila, a foolproof masterpiece. Watch this video painting tutorial and learn how to paint. By numbers.
How To: Spray paint with a layering technique
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.
How To: Paint on plexiglass
Watch this instructional painting video to begin painting on plexiglass. Create some cool effects using spray paint, paint thinner, acrylic paint. Make marks and unique textures using your finger, scratching tools and stencils.
How To: Layer paint with collage and stencils
This instructional video demonstrates how to paint, collage and stencil using a layering technique. Experiment with as many layers as you want. Make sure each layer is completely dry before beginning the next layer.
How To: Collage and paint aluminum foil
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, ...
How To: Paint a marbled effect
Building up layers of paint and tiling putty to create a marbled effect. Materials used in this video are tiling putty, acrylic paint,
How To: Paint a bronze metal effect on ceramics
This instructional painting video demonstrates how to paint a bronze effect on ceramics. You can use this technique on just about any surface, such as wood, canvas, metal, plastic, or paper. Apply gold metallic paint, Bitumen, cadmium yellow paint and primary blue paint. Dry the metallic surface with a heat gun if you have one.
How To: Paint the texture of water
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.
How To: Stencil with gravel and spray paint
Watch this demonstration of a spray paint layering technique. All you need is some gravel and spray paint to add a unique stenciling effect to the surface of your artwork. Use any object to create negative space with spray paint. Use this technique on collages, paintings, assemblage pieces, and clothing.
How To: Layer mixed media with collage
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.
How To: Paint a wall landscape mural
A blank wall makes an excellent canvas for a large-scale mural to add a special and personal touch to any room. Follow along with the demonstrating artists as she transform the white wall into a landscape mural. When using latex house paints, be sure to create a design that doesn't not involve mixing paint colors, as they dont' mix well. Watch this video painting tutorial and learn how to paint a wall landscape mural.
How To: Paint a beached whaler seascape with Jim Ingraham
Painter Jim Ingraham shows the steps of painting a marine landscape in this video tutorial. Watch as a prepared canvas transforms into a seascape, complete with the beach, the ocean, and the sky. Render and mix paints as you go, this technique is not particularly rigid. Watch this video painting tutorial series and learn how to create a seascape.
How To: Airbrush
If you want to create airbrush art, learn the basic supplies and techniques of airbrushing in this free video series.
How To: Paint airbrush effects
There are many ways to show off artistic skills with airbrushing. Paint great airbrush effects with tips from this free hobby video series.
How To: Paint on wood
Looking for a fun and easy craft project to demonstrate your creative side? Learn how to make wood art paintings with expert tips in this free arts and crafts video series.
How To: Paint & Decorate a food platter
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.
How To: Paint an alternative portrait with oilpaints
Painting a portrait requires good brushes, many colors of paint, and a lot of practice in painting. Learn essential painting techniques to help you learn how to paint an alternative portrait in this free video series of painting lessons.
How To: Paint a lighthouse with watercolors
Painting with watercolors is a great way to bring any artistic design to life. Learn to paint a lighthouse watercolor painting from a professional artist in this free painting video series. Paint a lighthouse with watercolors - Part 1 of 24.
How To: Paint a portrait of a girl in oils
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.
How To: Mix paint colors using color theory
Color selection is an important part of art. Learn how to plan the colors for your next work of art in this free art lesson series from an art instructor.
How To: Paint a rooster with watercolors
Using water color paper and tracing paper are a few necessary and useful tools that will help you paint a rooster with watercolors. Learn more about watercolor painting tools from a professional artist in this free painting video. Paint a rooster with watercolors - Part 1 of 26.
How To: Paint a sunrise in oil paints
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. Paint a sunrise in oil paints - Part 1 of 15.
How To: Paint a rose with watercolors
Cobalt blue, permanent red, and lemon yellow tube paint is useful for painting roses with watercolors. Find out what supplies you need to paint roses and other flowers with watercolors in this free watercolor video lesson. Paint a rose with watercolors - Part 1 of 10.
How To: Paint a snowscape watercolor painting
Watercolor paper, paint brushes, water, and watercolor paint are just some of the supplies you need for painting snowscapes in watercolor. Find out what painting supplies you need to paint a snowscape watercolor painting in this free Paint a snowscape watercolor painting - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Stretch a canvas for painting
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. Stretch a canvas for painting - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Prepare a canvas for painting
Sometimes you will need a hammer to put together the stretchers for your canvas. Learn how to stretch and prepare a canvas for painting from a professional artist in this free video. Prepare a canvas for painting - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Paint a wild horse in watercolors
When painting a horse with watercolor, supplies include clean water and and a clean cloth. Learn the tools you need to start watercolor painting with tips from a an art teacher in this free painting video. Paint a wild horse in watercolors - Part 1 of 24.
How To: Paint portraits with acrylic
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.
How To: Paint with watercolors
Artists have used watercolor paints for over 500 years for it's soft textures and tones. Increase your understanding of this beautiful medium of art with tips from an experienced artist in this free video series.
How To: Find inspiration for art projects
Artist experiment with many different ways to get their creative juices flowing. Learn more about art ideas and inspiration in this free art lesson from an art instructor.