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Aug 12, 2008, How to Draw the Human Head

Discover how to draw the human head effortlessly with this video series...

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Aug 11, 2008, Wet Canvas Technique

I'm sure most artists are familiar with good old Bob Ross's wet canvas technique,which for me personally was an immense revelation from which my work

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Aug 11, 2008, silhouette it first

With most of the pictures I paint I always paint the main subject, wether it be an animal,ship, bridge or whatever as a black or very dark silhouette.

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Aug 11, 2008, Watercolor & Ink Resist Technique

It was suggested to me from artists on iDrawandPaint.com to add this painting technique. Ink Resist or Tempera (Gouache) & Ink Resist / Watercolor

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Aug 11, 2008, No fixative use at all

A tip I picked up when creating with pastels is to complete the work and tap the back of the work lightly, all over, with a flat ruler type tool, (it

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Aug 11, 2008, Painting on Roofing Slate - Example

I too have used roofing slate to paint, but I don't seal with jesso, I use a sealant that is clear and can be used on work, glass, etc. It works

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Aug 6, 2008, How to Use Watercolor Pencils - Video Part 3

This third video in the series uses watercolor pencils to ehance an ink drawing of a tug boat in water

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Aug 6, 2008, Never Assume

Something that quite often trips up aspiring artists is when they go to draw something and it doesnt actually look like what they are drawing!! There

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Aug 6, 2008, Using Liquin

To add just the right ammout of liquin to your paint without contaminating the remainder, get a syringe, the type that come with ink jet refill kits,

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Aug 6, 2008, Blades of grass

To paint individual blades of grass - first paint a line of green. Before the paint dries, use the other end of the brush to dip into the green and

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Aug 6, 2008, Painting on roof slates

Many years ago while at work a friend brought in an acrylic painting that his wife had done on a slate of two red squirrels on a tree trunk. At this

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Jul 24, 2008, How to paint tropical skies

Having grown up in Texas, USA, I used to lie on my back in the shade and watch clouds move by, in the perfect blue sky. I love Texas skies, and craved

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Jul 24, 2008, Stretching Anita's tip on portable w/c paint containers...

For smaller quantities of paints, McDonald's transparent catsup cups are fantastic, and they can be sealed airtight with the lids that come with them.

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Jul 24, 2008, How to give texture to your acrylic paintings

Just add a little pinch of sand to your paints to give a great effect for rocks, caves, beach etc etc.

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Jul 17, 2008, Easy way to decide about adding elements to your painting

If you have a painting that's nearly completed, but you aren't sure about adding another element, such as leaves behind a flower or a tree somewhere

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Happened to find your friendly manner of presentation. That is a gift Bob. Through that gift, you can't help but touch people. Stay well.
Ron S.

Hi Robert, just want to say thank you so much for your emails, so much information and learning in them, and the videos are wonderful. Love your art and the art displayed on the links. Once again thanks, you have no idea of the enjoyment they bring.
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Thanks for your wonderful tips :) They are very very helpful... I hope the best for you. Love a novice acrylic painter!
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I teach painting 1 day a week and regularly show my students one of your videos or pass on a tip from your tutorials.
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I just want to take a minute of your time and thank you for your free video instructions. Your personality is a wonderful and refreshing change. I have lots to learn but your instructions are by far the best!!!! I found my problems within the first 5 minutes--I over think the basic shape and complicate the entire painting. Sorry for rambling, I think your awesome and God Bless.
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Dear Bob, I love, love, love your site! Your paintings are beautiful, and your video lessons are so helpful. (I do watercolors.) I'm also a member on the peer-support boards.
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