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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.

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 harmonic symmetry.

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.

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. In this step-by-step guide to painting Meyer Lemons, I’ll share my inspiration and the creative process behind this painting.