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THE IMPACT OF RED IN YOUR PAINTINGS Part 2
THE IMPACT OF RED IN YOUR PAINTINGS Part 2 Enchante Par la Provence By Susan Harrison-Tustain HOW TO STRATEGICALLY PLACE RED IN YOUR COMPOSITION In Part 1 of this two part series, I discussed how to create glowing red mixes that dance on your page/canvas. Now I...
THE POWER OF COLOR – free painting lesson series
WELCOME TO MY FREE ART LESSON: The Power of #Color This is a short series of #freepaintinglessons where you will discover invaluable, powerful insights into #painting! Today's #lesson we will begin talking about The Power of Color. #Color of course is a huge...
An Opportunity for you to Suggest a Title for my Latest Gilded Painting!
An Opportunity for you to Title for my Latest Gilded Painting! I am often asked about the importance of painting titles. What better way to discuss this than offer you the opportunity to suggest a title my latest gilded painting! Let's have some fun! I will share the...
FREE PAINTING LESSON: HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE IN YOUR PAINTING SKILLS
Part 2 FREE PAINTING LESSON: HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE IN YOUR PAINTING SKILLS Wow what an overwhelming response to Part 1 of my 'FREE PAINTING LESSON: How to Gain Confidence and Courage in your Painting Skills' article. (If you haven't seen it...
HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE IN YOUR PAINTING SKILLS
HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE IN YOUR PAINTING SKILLS When it comes to self-doubt - you are not alone! It is rare to meet an artist with absolute and supreme confidence in their painting skills. Painting is challenging and if we want to grow our...
#PAINTING : WATCH THE MAGIC OF THE FIVE KEY ELEMENTS AT WORK
LEARN HOW YOU CAN FINE TUNE YOUR PAINTINGS USING THE FIVE KEY ELEMENTS When #teaching #artworkshops and on my #paintingDVDs and #downloads I find one of the most valuable #artlessons I can teach involve understanding the power of the five key elements...
HOW TO CREATE A COMPOSITION THAT SPEAKS TO THE VIEWERS OF YOUR WORK – Free art lesson
FREE PAINTING LESSON: HOW TO CREATE A COMPOSITION THAT SPEAKS TO THE VIEWERS OF YOUR WORK. 'Liberty' Watercolor painting by Susan Harrison-Tustain www.susanart.com Doris Joa nominated me to a painting challenge on Facebook. I need to post a painting each day for 7...
New oil on 24 Carat Gold and Palladium Painting
Oil on 24 carat gold and palladium leaf – poplar panel. Here are my final tweaks on this pre-study: – Golden eggs lay secure in the kingfisher nest – Russet, yellow, orange and green leaves are carried on an Autumnal breeze behind Alice – And finally I have softened...
Latest news from Susan Harrison-Tustain Studio
LEARN INVALUABLE FREE PAINTING LESSONS, HINTS, TIPS AND CATCH UP ON THE NEWS FROM SUSAN’S ART STUDIO! At last, as promised, here is my latest newsletter. Included in this one are: * LEARN HOW TO BRING THAT PROFESSIONAL EDGE TO YOUR PAINTINGS! Learn some fabulous, free...
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS
” SIMPLICITY HAS FORCE!” What does this saying refer to?Those who have been on my art workshops or have my ‘how to paint’ DVDs will have heard me say this often. Very often we think that by painting every detail in every part of the painting – we will have a...
HOW TO CLEAN OIL PAINTING BRUSHES
Ask someone else to do it! No – I jest. But I love that idea! No let’s be serious about this…. I wear gloves to protect my skin Firstly begin by removing as much paint as possible with a paper towel I then dip my brushes in Odourless Mineral Spirits. I work this...
How to paint in watercolor and how to paint in oil
How do we paint? Where do we start to paint in watercolor and where do we start to paint in oils? Most artists think a painting begins with the drawing – but in reality a successful painting begins long before we take a pencil in our hands. You will have heard me talk...
New Oil Paintings for my ‘Recollection’ Exhibition 2011
‘Lost in Thought’ Oil Painting © Susan Harrison-Tustain Less than a week to go before my Recollection exhibition opening! It is very exciting. My favorite moment is when the exhibition is declared open and each marshal standing next to each painting, removes the cloak...
Mountains oil painting – oil technique, oil dvd, new watercolor dvd
“Pisa Range” Oil on board 495mm x 295mm 19½” x 11½” © Susan Harrison-Tustain The first light fall of Autumn snow dusts the peaks of the Pisa mountain range. Snow clouds begin to envelope the pinnacles bringing with it, the excitement of the change of season. We call...
‘Kaitiaki’ – a caretaker of the land – Mixed Media Painting
“Kaitiaki” Mixed Media on Flax Paper 350 mm x 440 m 13 1/4″ x 17 1/4″ © Susan Harrison-Tustain A chance meeting lead me to create this painting. I met Wallace Aramoana while I was visiting Ohiwa Harbour, near Ohope Beach, New Zealand. This is a man whose impact on his...
How to create a glowing red in watercolor or oil – Colour Lesson
I had so much fun creating this Red Parrot Tulip and while developing these glowing red washes, it occurred to me that I should share this information with you all. A warm glowing red is a notoriously difficult color to portray – unless you know what I am about to...
Is it Oil or is it Watercolor? – Article in International Artist Magazine on how to paint in watercolor and how to paint in oil color by Susan
One of the most common things Susan is asked about her paintings is this: “Is it an oil or a watercolor painting?” In this newly released issue (#78 April/May) of the prestigious International Artist Magazine, Susan reveals her decision making process when and how she...
Instructional Art DVD’s and Video Downloads
Click on any of the DVD images below to find more in-depth information on the contents of each of the DVDs and Video Downloads.
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DVD: Watercolor Masterclass Volume One: “Painting Life-Like Leaves and Vibrant Greens” – for all skill levels
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One-on-One Watercolor Workshops with Susan Harrison-Tustain – for all skill levels
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Painting Watercolor My Way with Susan Harrison-Tustain – for all skill levels
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Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Susan Harrison-Tustain – for all skill levels
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