I often use a harmonic symmetry armature to check and refine my compositions and as a guide for drawing my composition onto a canvas. Here, I explain with text and video, what it is; and why and how I use harmonic symmetry.
Author Archives: Michael Lynn Adams
Andres Leonard Zorn (1860-1920) is known for using a limited palette. It is believed that Zorn reduced his palette to as few as three rather earthy colors – Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Ivory Black plus White. There seems to be some disagreement over the exact number of colors on his palette. Some lists add Vermillion, Viridian, and/or Cerulean Blue.
From concept to finished painting, in this oil painting demo, Michael Lynn Adams explains why and how he captures a peony’s soft, luminous texture by placing it on hundred-year-old art books.
From concept to finished painting, in this oil painting demo, Michael Lynn Adams explains why and how he captures its soft, luminous texture and intoxicating aroma by placing it on hundred-year-old art books.
We picked the lemons, and placed them on a wooden tray bathed in the warm glow of our kitchen window. We intended to craft margaritas, this spontaneous moment ignited my creative spirit, leading me to explore the world of art. In this step-by-step guide to painting Meyer Lemons, I’ll share my inspiration and the creative process behind this painting.
A gorgeous collection of luminous still life paintings by Michael Lynn Adams, created to bring everlasting beauty to your home.
Step-by-step oil painting tutorial. I walk you through my process of painting White Roses.
I painted Plums after harvesting them at a friend’s farm. This tutorial takes you step-by-step through my process of painting, Plums.
A gorgeous collection of original flower paintings by Michael Lynn Adams, created to bring everlasting beauty to your home.