Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #11, STRETCHING YOUR CANVAS OF YOUR COMPLETED PAINTING.

In this video I finally stretch the canvas of my completed painting onto stretcher bars. It ends the progression from drawing to completed painting that is what these videos are about. And, appropriately, I thank all my viewers for coming along for this ride. Thank you! I hope you have enjoyed my videos!

These videos are the difference between merely learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #10, PAINTING ON YOUR ALREADY PREPARED CANVAS

In this video, I introduce just how I approach a canvas that already has been prepared with gesso, then an under painting and finally a template drawing.  I talk extemporaneously as I put on paint just as I do giving you a little taste of how I go about painting. Then I reveal the finished painting and I explain how and why I arrived at the all the moments in the painting that are there and that result in it being considered complete, for me. Enjoy!

These videos are the difference between merely learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #9, ASPECTS OF DESIGN

This video reveals several aspects of design that I certainly use in my own artwork and that exist and have existed throughout art history. They are used by the artist to lead the viewer through the painting  and so the relationship that exists between the viewer and the artist is created and emphasized. And, you get to see me in my studio with many of my own paintings! Enjoy!

"These videos are the difference between merely learning basic skills and cultivating a talent."

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #8, PROCESSES TO CONSIDER WHEN PAINTING

In this video, I introduce various process that are good to consider as you approach and work through your painting. They assist you in creating the journey your viewer will take through your painting. I also show and explain various mediums that can be used to create varying effects while painting. And, I also explain interesting ideas such as warm colors versus cool colors or fast lines versus slow lines. All the concepts brought up here really make what you learn from these videos "the difference between just learning basic skills and cultivating a talent."
Enjoy!

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #7, DRAWING YOUR IMAGE W/PAINT ONTO YOUR UNDERPAINTING

In this video I literally draw the image that I will use as my skeleton or template. I draw using paint right onto my underpainting. I show technique of how to draw and with what tool I suggest. And, I am talking extemporaneously while I am drawing about just what I think about as I decide what and how to put down what I want. This is a very cool video!

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #6 INTRODUCING THE PALETTE & COLOR

In this video, I introduce the palette. I show how to lay out colors on it and also how to mix colors using it. Also, we discuss the different properties that different colors have and how that affects how and what you paint. There is enough specific, technical material here to instruct you on just how to start painting using a palette. Enjoy!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent" 

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #5 PREPARING THE CANVAS, PART 2 - the UNDER PAINTING!

In this video, you get to see me paint! And, it all about COLOR, MY COLOR! I randomly and spontaneously put down colors, creating my under painting. It is the very first step for me in my attachment to what will be my painting. Enjoy!!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent"
 

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #5 PREPARING THE CANVAS, PART 1 - SIZING YOUR PAINTING & GESSO

In this video I show you how to literally prepare your canvas so that you can then add color and paint and really start your painting! We do this by sizing out your painting using an architects level and a pencil. And we prepare the canvas surface to receive delicious, colorful paint by first applying gesso as a primer. Enjoy!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent"

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #4 HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR VIEWER TO EXPERIENCE WHAT YOU ARE EXPRESSING WITH YOUR ART?

In this 4th video, I show by introducing examples done by some of the masters just how what you paint and how can affect just how your viewer will experience your art; where the viewer will be in relation to the scene or subject matter and also the kind of relationship the viewer will be having with what is represented in the art.

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills & cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #3 PERSPECTIVE W/ FOREGROUND & BACKGROUND

In this 3rd video, I introduce the concept of perspective along with showing techniques that can be used to make the viewer see objects as being in either the foreground or background. Another step in deciding just what you want to present to your viewer and what you would like he or she to see and experience.

 These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #2 NEGATIVE SPACE

In this 2nd video, we discuss Negative Space and how important it is when wanting to create an interesting piece. It is the very first step in going beyond just describing an object by drawing or painting its form. It is the first step in creating art.

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #1 DRAWING & REFLECTED LIGHT

This post is my first actual instructional video. In it, I will be teaching the very basic an initial step in drawing: drawing and understanding reflected light or how to make objects look round, solid and real. Enjoy!

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial INTRODUCTION

This post is the introduction to my series of video tutorials on how to paint and draw.

Hopefully it will whet your appetite to see more! Enjoy!

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent.

Intro to Oil Painting and Drawing Tutorials

I wanted a place to share all the knowledge and wisdom I have accrued throughout my 26 years of painting where I have successfully found my own, unique, color language and personal, graceful drawing prowess. My Blog sharing will increase to full blown video tutorials, but to start, I would like to introduce myself.

I am an Expressionist oil painter. I have been drawing for my entire life, painting for 26 years, selling my art for 21 years and teaching both painting and drawing for 11 years.

Two Pears by Margaret Zox Brown - Conte Drawing

In the videos that will follow, I will reveal why and how I do all that I do.

So, if you are someone who has always wanted to learn just how to draw and paint, these videos will be the perfect, sequential teaching tool for you where you will not only learn literal techniques but you will hear about and be able to take in more abstract theories of color, drawing and art.

Or, if you are a collector or an art enthusiast, these videos will expose you to a thorough “behind the scenes” from a real artist.

Thanks and stay tuned…

Reflection by Margaret Zox Brown - Oil on Canvas

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