Hot Painting Tips How-Tos
How To: Paint a Camellia Tsubaki in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a Camellia Tsubaki in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting
How To: Paint a beetle and eggplant in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to draw a beetle and eggplant in the traditional Japanese Sumi-e ink method.
How To: Paint morning glories in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint morning glories in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: Paint an owl in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint an owl in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting. The owl is one of the most popular subjects in Sumi-e painting.
How To: Paint a goldfish in Sumi-e ink
This video will show you how to paint a goldfish in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: Get started in the Sumi-e ink painting method
This video is a basics lesson on how to begin painting in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting. The video shows a number of basic practice drills that will teach you how to control the brush and ink flow.
How To: Paint a Chrysanthemum in Sumi-e
Check out this video to learn how to paint a Chrysanthemum in the traditional method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: Paint a Peony in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to see how to draw a Peony in the Sumi-e method of ink painting. The Peony is a beloved flower in Asia. The Peony is a very big and waving red flower that represents prosperity.
How To: Paint a geisha kimono in Sumi-e ink
This video shows you how to draw a geisha kimono in traditional japanese Sumi-e ink style. Part 1 of 2 - How to Paint a geisha kimono in Sumi-e ink.
How To: Paint a cherry blossom in Sumi-e ink
This video shows one how to paint a cherry blossom in the Sumi-e technique of painting in ink with a single brush.
How To: Paint a plum tree in Sumi-e ink
This video is a demonstration of how to paint a traditional Japanese Sumi-e subject in the plum tree. Plum or ume blossoms tells us the spring has come. "Plum blossom, recall me, When it blows in the spring ---" 9th century politician and poet, Michizane Sugawara recites in his famous poem or tanka.
How To: Paint a rock lake in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to see a demonstration of the Sumi-e style of ink painting in painting a rock lake. Treess, rocks, and water and basic fundamentals of Sumi-e painting.
How To: Begin Sumi-e ink painting
Check out this video for a primer on Sumi-e painting. This video show you how to prepare your ink, table and brush to begin painting.
How To: Paint Buddha in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to see how to paint Buddha meditating in Sumi-e style of ink painting. The key three lines are, 1)shoulder outline, 2)inside line to abdomen, 3)slanted down line from abdomen.
How To: Use the Tarahikomi technique in Sumi-e painting
Check out this video to learn the Tarashikomi technique of Sumi-e painting. The Tarashikomi technique, originated by Sotatsu Tawaraya, a 17th century painter, is a good technique for short hair animals like dogs, horse, or bulls. In this video the technique is used to paint a dog.
How To: Paint an eagle in Sumi-e style
Check out this video for a demonstration of Sumi-e ink painting. In this video you can learn how to make an eagle.
How To: Paint a wild boar in the Sumi-e style
Check out this video to watch a demonstration of Sumi-e ink painting of a wild boar. 2007 was the year of the boar. This video shows you how to make a New Year's greeting card for year of the boar.
How To: Digitally paint Bill Murray in Photoshop
Illustrator/Character designer Joe Bluhm talks about his process and philosophy as he paints a caricature of Bill Murray (as Steve Zissou from the Wes Anderson film "The Life Aquatic...") as part of an illustration for a Canadian Pop Culture Magazine called the Naked Eye (available in USA, as well). Using Adobe Photoshop, Joe renders the face in very little time to demonstrate his approach to an entirely digital painting, with a cartoony and loose feel to the art.
How To: Master the techniques in water color painting
Demonstrated by expert artists, it is a comprehensive guide to all the basic skills and materials needed to paint a wide range of popular subjects, and packed with practical hints and tips.
How To: Paint on glass
Demonstrated by experts in the craft, it is full of practical hints and tips, as well as giving a guide to all the basic skills and materials that are needed to complete a range of stunning projects based on plain glass items.
How To: Stretch watercolor paper
This video will show you how to stretch watercolor paper using the traditional methods.
How To: Embellish fabric with paint sticks
Transform any fabric in minutes by using paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to the cloth. Watch as Laura Murray shows you how to use surface rubbings over a textured surface to create original and creative fashions.
How To: Paint a harbour-side scene with acrylics
Part 1 of a three part video showing how to paint a tranquil harbourside scene in acrylics. Part 1 deals with the composition and tonal values. Part 2 continues by adding the base colours and developing aerial perspective. Part 3 concludes with the details and highlights.
How To: Airbrush a wolf bike tank
Ed shows us how to airbrush a wolf on a gas tank for a motorcycle.
How To: Make gum tragacanth for printmaking and painting
Watch this video to learn how to make gum tragacanth. This is the binder that is used to thicken natural dyes for painting, printing, stamping and much, much more.
How To: Make an airbrush flame layout
Watch this video to learn how make an airbrush flame layout. Make your airbrushing look professional!
How To: Airbrush the water drop effect
Watch this video to learn how to airbrush the water drop effect.
How To: Create an airbrush carbon fiber effect
Watch this video to learn how to airbrush the carbon fiber technique.
How To: Airbrush blue fire
Watch this video to learn how to airbrush blue fire.
How To: Buff out the clear coat when airbrushing
This is a quick tutorial on how to get that automotive finish for your projects. Learn how to buff out the clear coat with this airbrush technique.
How To: Airbrush urban camouflage
Watch this video and learn how to airbrush the camo effect.
How To: Change colors, assemble, disassemble & clean airbrush
This is a basic airbrushing tutorial. Learn how to change colors, disassemble, assemble, and clean your airbrush.
How To: Paint warm to cool color harmony using gouache
Learn basic techniques of creating value steps using gouache paint. This is great for art and design foundation students.
How To: Paint value step scales using gouache
Learn basic techniques of creating value steps using gouache paint. This is great for art and design foundation students.
How To: Do encaustic wax painting
Watch this video and learn how to do encaustic wax painting. All you need is melted beeswax, paint brushes and powdered pigments!
How To: Do the encaustic wax painting technique
Watch this video to learn how to do the encaustic painting technique, or painting with wax - a technique used by Egyptians and Romans!
How To: Do different brush strokes
Our watercolor expert shows you in this video the different brush strokes there are in painting, and how to decide which brush stroke will suit your purpose best. Do different brush strokes.
How To: Get an introduction to watercolor painting
Fancy yourself as a budding artist? Then check out our watercolor video to learn the tricks of the trade. Get an introduction to watercolor painting.
How To: Pour acrylic paint
Demonstration of Helen's unique acrylic pouring technique. This technique comes to life when the acrylic paint is mixed with water and, literally, poured onto the canvas, creating free-flowing shapes and forms.
How To: Paint with acrylics
In this series of expert videos, you will receive an introduction to acrylic painting. Expert Kristine Mueller will show you what types of art supplies you'll need to get started and where to buy them. She demonstrates how to pick the best brushes and paints, shows you how to set up a still life to work from, and demonstrates step-by-step how to mix paints and how to use the techniques of painting to create a beautiful work of art.