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In this blog post I will show you how to paint snow in this landscape painting that features a blanket of snow, conifer trees and a stream.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this blog post I will demonstrate how to paint autumn poplar trees and give you tips on painting broadleaf trees and mixing autumn colours. This painting is inspired by the willows and poplars in the Glenorchy area of New Zealand. The tree in the painting is a Lombardy poplar and it is the main area of interest in the composition.

In this blog post I will demonstrate how to paint fishing boats in this scene inspired by a place called Rocquaine Bay in the island of Guernsey.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this blog post I will demonstrate how to paint an autumn / fall themed landscape that features broadleaf deciduous trees exhibiting golden yellow autumn colours. This painting is inspired by a place called Arrowtown in southern New Zealand. It was historically planted with European trees which display beautiful colours in autumn.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this blog post I will show you how to paint this landscape that features a stand of trees that is backlit by the evening sun. This produces a beautiful translucency in the leaves.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this written painting tutorial I will show you how to paint this landscape that features a stand of pine trees. This painting is inspired by the Otago region in New Zealand.

I painted this art work in oils but you could use acrylics instead.

In this written painting tutorial I will show you how to paint this frosty winter rural landscape that features cows in a field. Including animals in landscape paintings really adds life and atmosphere to a painting. Even just the suggestion of a few animals in the distance can make you painting look alive.

Why Paint Outdoors?

Painting outdoors can really help to improve your painting skills as it makes you look at the landscape you are painting. It will help you to get a better understanding of tones and values in the landscape as well as the chroma of the various colour. Most importantly, plein air painting teaches you to paint quickly as the light and weather conditions are changing and it will give you more confidence in your painting especially in the studio.

In this painting tutorial I will show you how to paint this countryside scene featuring an old barn. This painting is inspired by the south island of New Zealand.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.