Monthly Archives: August 2018

Have you visited my Bluethumb store yet.

I also add my work to my Bluethumb site.  This is the work I just loaded. https://bluethumb.com.au/rhonda-armistead/Artwork/nature-s-song Pop over and have a look at any time.

Drawing a Face Made Simple. (Schemata)

Want to know how to draw a face, simply and effectively? Check out my videos under the tab at the top or duck over to youtube for a quick tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZqAIjZVeNA

Mixing the Ochre Palette.

Hi Here is a simple Ochre palette that's great for landscapes and portraits. You can read all about it or duck over to my youtube channel and watch me mix it in person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haCVuLlizWM&t=16s The Ochre Palette   Start with Cadmium Mid Yellow and mix in a little violet. This will give you a Yellow

Playing with Shadows

Sometimes it's just black and white. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-74piDPsZQ&t=8s

What Medium do I use in my Oil Paint?????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWH4W7UQZ7o&t=13s   Here is a link to my Youtube tutorial  but if you want a quick rundown read below: MIXING YOUR OWN MEDIUMS     The Rule of Mediums is    LEAN TO FAT.     At the beginning of the painting, use a lean medium to block in large areas and to help spread and

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