The Artist's Toolbox
Resources You Can Use!
Videos and Links
Timely, helpful resources that have been curated for artists.
Along my artistic pathway, I've needed a word of encouragement or help with a technique or a new idea. The resources I've put in this section are for you to download and use, watch or link to.
Check out these helpful resources for painting & drawing
A Video Tutorial on Composition
An understanding of composition is invaluable to artists, regardless of style or medium. Find out about the "rule of thirds" and how to apply it to your work. (This applies to drawing , too!)
A Video Tutorial on Toning a Canvas
Many painters tone their canvas before they paint. Find out how to do this and why you might want to!
A Video Demonstration of My Process for an Autumn Landscape Painting
This video shows my process for painting a landscape painting. From planning to finish, I explain my process.
How Thumbnail Sketches Improve Your Art
Before the first stroke of pencil or brush, planning with a few thumbnail sketches will make your drawing or painting flow with much more ease!
How to Upgrade an Inexpensive Canvas
If you've bought a "bargain" canvas, you may want to improve it's surface before painting on it. Here's an easy way to do so.
Download my 5 Top Tips for Better Drawing
These tips are proven to accelerate your drawing skills, and you'll get encouraging notes from me a couple times a month!
There's no better way....
Learn by Doing!
Courses I've developed in Painting and Drawing ~ find out more at the link below
Take a Course in Painting or Drawing!
Learn as you create! Clear instruction with video demonstrations, verbal descriptions and downloads. Find out more about each of the offerings.