Use light and dark value contrast to create eye grabbing interest. In this video demonstration Paul shows you how to achieve contrast after explaining the value scale. This video is also available in a five part online painting course: OPPOSING FORCES THAT TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING. For more information, go to: PAINTING COURSES/ONLINE COURSES.

This demonstration illustrates lost v found techniques in the context of a painting. Paul shows methods of using various lost and found effects on spare paper before working through the painting. This video is also available in a five part online painting course: OPPOSING FORCES THAT TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING. For more information, go to: PAINTING COURSES/ONLINE COURSES.

This demonstration illustrates mess v finesse techniques in the context of a painting. A great way to loosen up and involve messy brush strokes. This video is also available in a five part online painting course: OPPOSING FORCES THAT TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING. For more information, go to: PAINTING COURSES/ONLINE COURSES.

This demonstration illustrates how tone v colour works to create harmony and impact. Tone and values are created together, mixing with black and white to the required strength, before adding colour to the relevant saturation level. This video is also available in a five part online painting course: OPPOSING FORCES THAT TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING. For more information, go to: PAINTING COURSES/ONLINE COURSES.

This demonstration shows how large v small can occur in even the most ordinary subjects. Paul works on the large shapes first with a big brush and pulls the painting together at the end by applying the small shapes and finer detail. This video is also available in a five part online painting course: OPPOSING FORCES THAT TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING. For more information, go to: PAINTING COURSES/ONLINE COURSES.

Learn about paints, brushes and the application of acrylic paint. Includes a full demonstration of a Provencal scene using acrylic paint on paper.

This acrylic tutorial covers the use of values and leads you through the creation of a value plan, before working through a full demonstration painting from dark to light. Learn how working with a plan like this helps you achieve a more direct and clear painting.

Learn about acrylic mediums, what they do and how to utilise them to suit your painting style. The tutorial begins with a discussion and demonstration of acrylic mediums before progressing into a full painting, illustrating the medium in action.

This tutorial explores a number of different painting surfaces for acrylic including the use of gesso to create your own painting boards. Includes a full demonstration painting on canvas board with tips about the most appropriate brushes to use.