About the Courses

Online courses have been such a big part of my learning journey! There’s just something about watching another artist that can help you improve much more quickly.

The difference between courses and tutorials is the length and depth of instruction. They are all priced individually. I’m trying to keep everything at a reasonable cost so that most everyone can enjoy them. Once purchased, you will have access to the videos for for life (well, at least for my life!). They can be viewed on a desktop, iPad or mobile device.

Scroll down to see the available courses and tutorials. I’m adding new material all the time, so check back frequently. You may also want to check out my YouTube channel which is full of free content (see link below).

The Absolute Beginner’s

Guide to Acrylic Painting

This is the beginner guide I wish I had had 10 years ago when I began my painting journey! We’ll go over all the basic info you need to get started as well as a frugal supply list and a more complete list.

Then I’ll show you how to break down simple objects by shape, color and value. Then we’ll apply those same principles to a floral and landscape scene.

2 3/4 hours worth of instruction!

The Art of Painting Trees

This course is 70 minutes long and will teach you, in detail, how to paint 7 different trees. You’ll see up-close brush work and my color palette. Included is a bonus section on painting trees in the far distance. Click on the link below

Want Your Paintings to Come Alive?  How to Add Vibrant Color!

Click on the link below to get a full description of this course, along with a FREE, INTRODUCTORY VIDEO. This course is over 3 1/2 hours long and is jam-packed with great ideas on how to bring more luscious color into your paintings.

Experience the Joy of Painting Daffodils: A

Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide

Click on the link below to get a full description of this course, along with a FREE, INTRODUCTORY VIDEO. This course will give you up-close instruction on painting a variety of daffodils, using a variety of colors and methods.

About the Tutorials

Much shorter than courses, tutorials are a great way to learn a specific skill or technique, or to paint a smaller, faster painting. Many of these tutorials work for beginners or those wanting to add something new to their painter’s toolbox. Tutorials are inexpensively priced, so that you can grow in a variety of areas!

Quickly Master

the Secrets to

Life-like bird nests

 

 

Learn the keys to “building” a beautiful bird nest from the foundation up. You’ll learn the right brushes and techniques for a successful painting!

Click on the link below for more information and a FREE INTRODUCTORY VIDEO:

Colorful Shadows:

How to Keep Your Shadows full of life

When your objective is to have a painting full of color and life, it seems a shame to turn your shadows into something grey or dull. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to keep even the shadows lively and full of color!

Click on the link below for more information and a FREE INTRODUCTORY VIDEO:

Cumulus Clouds: it’s easier than you’d think!

 

This 37 minute tutorial will give you all the tips and live examples you’ll need to paint breath-taking cumulus clouds. I use a very simple palette and show you brush stroke by brush stroke.