Joyce Hicks 'Homestead' Watercolor Demo

Artist and author Joyce Hicks is known for her romantic cottage, country and coastal scenes.   In this 17 minute speed-painting video, Hicks demonstrates her watercolor technique,   Hicks says: "I’ve always been able to see places and things in an idealistic way, but it wasn’t until I discovered painting that I was able to express and interpret this personal view. My art is not always a true rendition of what is actually there but how I wish it could be. If the old white homestead is a bit neglected, then I will just capture it in sunlight to discover its real beauty. If there is only one withered rose on the old trellis then why not one hundred in full bloom?"

Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes: Transform Ordinary Places into Extraordinary Scenes
New book by Joyce Hicks covers a wide range of topics and 
reveals her personal techniques for transforming the landscape.

Romantic Painting Demo by Robert Hagan

Late Night, 30"x40" oil by Robert Hagan

"Backlight paintings are a delight to do", says Robert. "But they must be sneaked up on-like catching a monkey, otherwise they just get away from you. The secret in painting this type of painting is patience. It's working from the middle tones up and then down, then up and down again a few more tones, until the full range of tones from light to dark is covered. When they are done with care and flair they can be stunning. "

How to Paint a Hill and a Tree

Robert Hagan, oil painting

In the following video demo, artist Robert Hagan gives us a quick guide on how to paint hills and trees with a pastry brush and oil paint on canvas.   This is a

How to Paint Clouds in a Blue Sky

Robert Hagan, oil painting

If you're a fan of loosely-painted romantic landscapes, you'll love these tips from Robert Hagan.    In this video he shows us how to paint fluffy clouds on a sunny day,