Ann Baldwin: Text & Texture in Mixed Media CollageUnderstand collage from the first layer to the final glaze with the collage techniques of mixed media artist Ann Baldwin. In this art instruction video, Ann teaches you how to combine the possibilities of text with the versatility of acrylics. First, Ann begins with a discussion of abstract design. She shows you how you can practice your own design skills with something as simple as magazine cut outs. Next, Ann introduces texture painting techniques

medium and dark skin tones

This painting represents one of the last that Waterhouse painted in exploring the literary poem "The Lady of Shalott

You’ll also discover how to identify what colors are warm and cool and how to see “hidden colors” — skills that will help you paint any water scene

The Outdoor/Portable Studio

rocks and more

The small adjustments that make your figure more dynamic

Sculpt the shadow into an object

and he communicates that to the viewer in a down-to-earth style

Johnnie demonstrates two paintings in this video and provides a wealth of information about how to approach painting from life

For some artists

wet into wet

You love working in pastel and you want to delve deeper into creating strong underpaintings