In today’s video I’m looking at work by community member Carmen LLovera de López. We discuss: How she uses a photo reference but still manages to create original art A trick to creating accurate proportions in portraits Why ten (or more!) people can start with the same image reference and it always comes out different I also offer some tips on being accurate with proportion when working with photo reference, not to mention and easy trick to create harmony in your painting.

In today’s video I’m looking at work by community member Linda.

We discuss:

  • the importance of value in a landscape,
  • atmospheric perspective,
  • a strategy to improve your compositions, and
  • how to use focal points.

I also offer some tips on using color to create harmony (or add drama) to your art.

What is your biggest challenge when it comes to creating landscapes? Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments below.

In today’s video I’m looking at work by community member Linda. We discuss: the importance of value in a landscape, atmospheric perspective, a strategy to improve your compositions, and how to use focal points. I also offer some tips on using color to create harmony (or add drama) to your art.