There’s something wonderfully calming about painting crystal clear water. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to create depth, transparency, and soft reflections while painting submerged stones beneath the surface. Working step by step from the initial block in to the final details, you’ll learn te...

In this lesson, we’ll explore how to paint convincing grass in a natural, organic way that brings a landscape to life. While it may seem simple at first, capturing depth, movement, and variation is essential for achieving realism. You’ll learn to notice subtle shifts in green, how light influence...

This lesson offers something a little different, combining landscape with figure work to bring a real sense of life and story into the scene. With the children placed at just the right distance, the focus stays on capturing form, light, atmosphere and fine detail, helping everything sit naturally...

In this lesson we paint a quiet country lane beneath a bright winter moon, where cool blue light defines the mood. You’ll learn how to balance the silvery sky with softer, warmer touches around the cottage and stonework, keeping the figures natural without overworking them. We’ll combine crisp de...

The River Chelmer which flows by our office is always beautiful, but on this particular morning the light caught my eye straight away. In this lesson we’ll focus on capturing the quiet atmosphere of a misty river, balancing soft, glowing light with crisp structural detail. We’ll work through the ...

There is something quietly satisfying about slowing down and really observing simple everyday subjects. In this new lesson, Peel & Pause, we take a familiar citrus fruit and turn it into a study of light, texture and patience. It encourages a slower pace, and careful control. The result is not on...

Experience the power and drama of the ocean in this striking seascape lesson. We’ll explore how light transforms a dark, moody scene — from stormy skies to crashing waves illuminated by sunlight. Using simple yet effective techniques, you’ll learn to create depth, movement, and atmosphere while c...

This lesson goes beyond a standard portrait—we’re recreating the vintage photograph itself. From the folds, creases, and worn edges to the subtle shading of the face, shine in the hair, and smoke drifting from the cigarette holder. The result is a glamorous 1950s-style trompe-l’œil portrait that ...

Nothing compares to a mountain lake, where vivid blue skies and snow-covered peaks are perfectly mirrored in still, glassy water. In this 8-part acrylic lesson, you’ll capture that atmosphere on canvas—sketching a balanced outline, layering tones to build depth, softening reflections, and adding ...

In this lesson, we’ll capture the quiet charm of a woodland trail—this scene reminds me of peaceful walks through our local woods on cool, misty days, when the soft light filters through the trees and everything feels calm and still.
You’ll learn how to capture that same serene atmosphere using ...