How to Draw Sketches on Canvas or Paper as Preparation for Painting Later with the Following Drawing Lessons & Tutorials

Drawing as a Preparation for Painting

To Sketch or Not to sketch before painting...what does this article say for you?

From Sketch to Painting : Still Water Sunset , Aitutaki Demonstration

This painting was completed in my studio after returning from a trip to the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. On the island of Aitutaki we enjoyed incredible sunsets reflected in the shallow lagoon which surrounded the island.

Oil Painting with Confidenced from Rough Sketches

Oil painting with confidence from rough sketches through to the finished article. A warm welcome. The main aim of this site is to give you the skills to create your own oil paintings, from initial rough sketches right through to the finished article.

Drawing and Painting Tips : The Layout Sketch - Here are the most common tools and techniques for working from a photograph.

Six Things To Decide Before Starting to Paint - Essential decisions to make before you start a painting.