We start with an image of a single rose and overlay a grid pattern on top of it. We begin drawing the rose in little segments along learning about negative space. As we progress through the art lesson we learn to see differently so as learn how to see as an artist sees. In each drawing step we build on what we learn and then sharpen our skills and artist techniques with each new art lesson.

When the drawing steps are completed, we use what we have learned and begin doing an oil painting using the same reference drawing grid patterns.

First, we're starting the graphite drawing version with setting up the grid drawing pattern on the drawing board to begin drawing the rose outline image.

Sometimes we are not aware of our mind taking control over our creative abilities. In Draw-N-Paint's own version we use three illustrations to show this dilemma possibly occurring as we draw.

Unknown to some artists is the benefit resulted from using grids for uniform smoother drawings.

Vigil of Caesar's Head

Caesar's Head State Park is located next to the Blue Ridge Mountains in upper Greenville County of South Carolina. An oil painting of a natural landmark. This is an oil painting of this natural landmark with panoramic views. The focus of the oil painting is to capture the sense of distance out into the horizon. Imagine standing in the same spot of this natural landmark and sensing the air moving around you. Viewing the light shining over the valley. See the awesome rock formation created from times gone by before man walked the earth. It is quite impressive and I hope the painting conveys these feelings when it is looked upon.

How to Oil Paint a Sunflower

In this art instruction portion we take a sunflower image and overlay a grid pattern onto it. Then we transfer the grid pattern image to an artist canvas. From there we do an oil painting with artistic oil paints. The result is a scenic oil painting with a sunlit sky in the background, hills in the distance and a river in the valley.

There is just something soothing about running water in a garden and listening to the trickling water during a summer afternoon. Doing a pencil drawing and then working on an oil painting of a bucket water fountain image with many flowers around it will enjoyable.

We'll draw a simple line image to get the size and shapes right and then after which we'll make a more detailed drawing of it. You can follow along as the pencil drawing art lesson is created.

Move Over Oil Painting

An artist draws or paints what moves them from feelings generated from within the deep portions of themselves. In life outer surroundings effect the artist mind and this travels down into the heart to the seat of motivation. At times a strong motivating thought resides, moves and stays with a visual artist until a composition is completed to satisfaction. When this happens there is a need to release that motivation not with words but with artist oil paints. This is a painting of one of those motivating drives to draw and paint.

The end result of this painting is questionable. It depends on the people that will view this painting for years to come. Will these people interpret or sense the message being illustrated so that when they come upon a situation that they are involuntary reminded to act and do so?

Oil Painting Sunsets - When painting warm yellow glowing sunsets there are particular artist color blending dilemmas to be mindful of. Like what happens when we blend yellow oil paints and blue sky colors together? How do we avoid getting a green color mix? What are some ways to paint sunrays on water?

When painting sunsets there are some artist colors to have, Indian Yellow, Alizarin Crimson and Colbalt Blue. Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light & Color  *  Color Harmony in Your Paintings