I've worked with hundreds of adults who are taking art classes and they come to me when they're feeling creatively blocked. They're usually feeling frustrated that the art isn't looking the way they want and it's getting them down. But what I ask often surprises them. I don't want to know what brush they're using or how much water they're adding. I ask, "What is the reason that you're in this class?" And they usually say, "to learn something new." "to get back into art." "to

Today I'm going to share with you my 5 best tips you should always do when using acrylic paints. And you're gonna wanna stick around because tip #5 is going to go against everything else you read on the internet. Which of the 5 acrylic painting tips in this video was the most surprising to you? Was it #5 or one of the others? Whether you're in an art class, or following along a painting tutorial of mine here on YouTube, these tips will definitely make it a much more enjoyable

Painting can seem hard at first, without guidance or previous experience, it can be easy to make mistakes. So here are some of the most helpful tips I have found for beginner acrylic painters who want to improve their painting skills, and sharpen overall creativity. Learn how to avoid these 10 mistakes beginner acrylic painters make: 1) Not making enough paint. 2) Not using enough paint on the canvas. 3) Spreading paint too thin or squirting paint on top of each other. 4) Not

When you want to draw (or paint) a figure, don't just start drawing head, shoulders, etc... We look at people all day long but when it comes to drawing them, we need a system to help lay down what's really there and truly see. In order to draw or paint a figure we want to begin by laying down the axis of the body to create a "grid."  Axis are: imaginary lines that help divide the body into planes and help explain orientation. In this lesson we drew in axis for the spine, the