I wanted to explore a different style to my usual highly detailed photorealistic paintings.
This is the first painting in the Alternative Style Category. I often admire loosely painted artworks and I’ve decided to integrate this style into one of my lessons, providing a unique challenge!
Although...

I’ve been wanting to include a figurative lesson in my beginner library for a while.
This introductory lesson into portraiture is not only interesting but is a good challenge, I know it looks as though it may be a complicated lesson, but we are going to mainly concentrate on the proportions and...

Join me and learn how to paint this amazing fruity cocktail.
I was drawn to this image with it’s vibrant colours and textural challenges. This painting has many exciting elements, requiring a steady hand for precise brush control, particularly along the glass's straight and curved edges. In some ...

This is a very simple lesson but there are some very interesting elements. This lesson focuses on the flower itself and concentrates on developing confidence when mixing and applying paint to the panel/canvas.
Difficulty: Beginner
Panel Size: 8 x 8 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael Jame...

I was drawn to this scene after having many requests to include puddles in my lesson library. Despite the sun shining in this scene the sky retains a post-rain moodiness, with tyre tracks in the mud and fine grass details offering some interesting features. I thoroughly enjoyed this lesson, and a...

In this exercise I demonstrate the use of the 3 main brushes I use for achieving perfect foliage. The Series 1, Series 4 & Series 12
I’ll show you how to load the paint onto the brushes and then how to apply it to the painting surface.
Practicing the techniques I share will enhance your skills. W...

There are certain scenes which really stand out to me. The colours and the lighting in this scene are beautiful, the stark contrast of the storm clouds opening up to allow the sun to shine through, casting a bright, sunny foreground against a dark, moody sky is spectacular.
Despite it’s simplic...

I was drawn to the beautiful, warm and subtle colours in this scene. It isn't oversaturated; the colours seen mainly in the sky and water make up the majority of the palette.
This lesson focuses on perfecting the colours seen in the reference image. The goal is to improve your understanding an...

My lesson ‘How to paint fine lines’ has been requested by many of my students for quite some time.  This is an invaluable tutorial. It consists of a series of instructions and exercises, enabling you to practice and perfect this technique. You can use this technique to follow my tutorials and, of...

This image really stood out to me, with the vibrant hues of the tiger contrasted against the dark green forest! The shimmering water splashes add an additional interesting element, creating an impressive interplay of light and shadow. This tutorial has so many interesting elements that will chal...

This lesson will guide you through the basics, helping you develop your skills and techniques that will form the foundation for future lessons. I will guide you through the process from sketching diagram to applying the block-in layer, refining colours, and adding details.

Difficulty: Beginner
P...