Tackling a Still Life

Watch Jackie and Sherrie discuss one of the wonderful films in The Artists Guild Library. Tackling a still life isn't as difficult as you think. The main featured image inspired this painting demonstration.Learn about how the still life was set up, and why Sherrie set it up... Read More

Learn to Paint Inside an Artists Studio

April 28, 2020 | Bright Light Fine Art | Painting Techniques | Oil painting, Painting, painting and drawing, painting classes, Painting Techniques, Paintings | 0 Comments

Watch Sherrie and Jackie discuss what it is like to paint in their studio. Learn to paint from masters artists as if you are inside their studio can be a wonderful way to learn.

What If You Had Been a Fly on the Wall in Rembrandt’s Studio?

The "A Day... Read More

Landscape Painter J.M.W. Turner

January 7, 2020 | Bright Light Fine Art | Bright Light Fine Art, Painting Techniques | art history, Oil painting, Painting, watercolors | 0 Comments

Jackie and Sherrie discuss landscape painter J.M.W. Turner

Join The Artists Guild for Free to Watch the Video. Jackie: Hi Sherrie.Sherrie: Hi Jackie.Jackie: How are you?Sherrie: I am excited today to talk about Turner!Jackie: I am too! He is definitely a favorite landscape painter... Read More

Muddy and Chalky Color

October 10, 2019 | Bright Light Fine Art | Painting Ideas, Painting Techniques | art classes, Art instruction, brush control, color, paint, Painting, painting classes | 0 Comments

How can I make corrections on my painting without causing muddy or chalky color?

Muddy and chalky color problem: “Where I run into trouble …. a painting is a series of corrections…..when I correct, the paint gets contaminated. It begins to look over-worked or milky. And if I work on... Read More

Values in Drawing and Painting

January 9, 2016 | Bright Light Fine Art | Drawing Techniques, Painting Techniques | drawing, five value system, Painting, values | 0 Comments

Values in Painting and Drawing

Why are values important in a painting?

Why does my painting look grey?

This blog will talk about how an artist can simplify values. Most people don't take advantage of the power of strong, simple values. Consequently, their paintings are weak and don't read... Read More