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How to Paint a Peony in Oils: Step-by-Step
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.
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How to Compose Your Art with Harmonic Symmetry: Step-by-Step
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 [...]
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Color Chart Exercise to Master Your Palette Fast
Michael Lynn Adams shares how Richard Schmid's color chart exercise saved his art career.
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How to Learn the Zorn Limited Palette for Painting: Step-by-Step
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 [...]
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How to Paint with a Limited Palette: Step-by-Step
Recently old photographs of my family have fascinated and inspired me to reinterpret them in paint. Its a special way to connect to some really wonderful people. Here, for example, is my aunt Lolo, and my father, Richard in 1927. [...]
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How to Paint Gardenias in Oils: Step-by-Step
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.
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How to Paint Meyer Lemons in Oils: Step-by-Step
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. [...]
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How to Paint a White Rose in Oils: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step oil painting tutorial. I walk you through my process of painting White Roses.
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How to Paint Plums: Step-by-Step
I painted Plums after harvesting them at a friend's farm. This tutorial takes you step-by-step through my process of painting, Plums.
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I Love M. Graham Oil Paints
Creating beautiful oil paintings without poisoning myself and the world is important to me. I have been oil painting for nearly four decades and have never been happier than when I paint with M. Graham & Co. walnut oil based [...]
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How to Paint a Leather Box: Short Video
This leather box originally belonged to my grandfather, Lewis G. Adams. He has been my life-long inspiration and hero. An American art student in Paris during the 1920's, he became a major architect in New York City. He was also [...]
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How to Paint Meyer Lemons in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
Meyer lemons are wonderful. They have a magic balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for making all manner of tasty treats. My favorite? Margaritas! The bounty of lemons arrives in late fall to early winter. I love that summer sunshine [...]
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How to Paint French Bread in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
Fresh bread glistening and warm, the centerpiece of an perfect breakfast in Saint Remy de Provence. Savoring a gorgeous June morning with these treats, large cups of cafe au lait and hours of conversation is a wonderful time to remember.
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How to Paint a Vineyard Landscape in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
This is the view from the Lafond Winery's picnic area in Santa Barbara wine country's Santa Rita Hills. Lafond is hands down our favorite Santa Barbara County winery. The tasting room manager and staff are good friends as is the [...]
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How to Paint a Peeled Lemon in Oils: Short Video
The theme of this little painting, Peeled Lemons, is a favorite of mine - peeled fresh fruit with old books. This book is a prayer book dated 1715. I love the mix of textures. The intertwining of old and new [...]
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How to Paint a Copper Bowl in Oils: Short Video Demo
The copper bowl used in Sunshine Bowl is usually on our mantle. We filled it full of ripe Meyer lemons from a backyard tree. I am always amazed at the bounty of fresh citrus we get in the winter. Lemons [...]
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How to Paint a Leather Box: Short Video
This leather box originally belonged to my grandfather, Lewis G. Adams. He has been my [...]
How to Paint Meyer Lemons in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
Meyer lemons are wonderful. They have a magic balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for [...]
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How to Paint French Bread in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
Fresh bread glistening and warm, the centerpiece of an perfect breakfast in Saint Remy de [...]
How to Paint a Vineyard Landscape in Oils: Annotated Video Demo
This is the view from the Lafond Winery's picnic area in Santa Barbara wine country's [...]
How to Paint a Peeled Lemon in Oils: Short Video
The theme of this little painting, Peeled Lemons, is a favorite of mine - peeled [...]
How to Paint a Copper Bowl in Oils: Short Video Demo
The copper bowl used in Sunshine Bowl is usually on our mantle. We filled it [...]
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