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How to Paint Abstracts from a Photo
How to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration.

7 Steps to a Successful Painting
An explanation of the seven steps to a successful painting, by Canadian artist Brian Simons. Though this method of painting may seem quite simple and unsophisticated, it works.

Monet Painting: A Step-by-Step Demonstration of Painting a Monet
Follow artist Karen Day-Vath as she paints a scene from Monet's garden at Giverny.

Step by Step Abstract Art: "Universal Ties"
Abstract art is not the kind of art Karen Day-Vath had foreseen herself creating, but her painting has developed in that direction and the results have been well received. Here Karen provides insight into how she creates one of her pieces of abstract art, entitled "Universal Ties", step by step.

Seascape Painting Step by Step Demonstration
Follow the development of a seascape painting step by step in this demonstration.

Cityscape Painting Step by Step: Venice
Painting cityscapes: follow the development of a cityscape painting, of Venice, from start to finish.

Self Portrait: A Step-by-Step Demo
If you can't paint a decent portrait of yourself, how can you hope to paint a portrait of someone else? Follow an attempt at self portrait in this step-by-step demo.

Wildlife Painting Step-by-Step Demonstration: Zebra
Watch the development of a painting of a zebra in this 10 step wildlife painting demonstration.

Figure Painting Step by Step: "Blues"
Follow the development of a figure painting entitled "Blues" step by step, from the initial washes to the finished painting.

Abstract Painting Step by Step: Heat 1
Abstract Painting: A step-by-step demonstration of painting an abstracted landscape titled ‘Heat’, using reds, oranges, and yellow.

Abstract Landscape Painting: Penpont Hills
Developing an idea for an abstract landscape painting, from an inspirational photo taken in southwestern Scotland.

Landscape Painting Step by Step : Quiver Tree
This landscape painting is one of a series which came out of a trip made to Namaqualand. Follow me through the quiver tree painting step by step...

Step by Step Sketching
Is there a right way or a wrong way to sketch? Take a look at how two different artists sketch a scene in this step by step sketching demonstration.

Painting a Series
What makes a group of paintings a series and why would you paint a series?

Pages From My Sketchbook
Take a look at some of the pages from my pocket sketchbook.

Painting Cats: Step by Step Demonstration
Follow the development of a painting of a cat, step by step.

Step-by-Step Painting Demo by Brian Rice
Regular visitors to the Painting Forum will be familiar with Brian (BrBrice), his work, and his valuable contributions to the forum discussions. Take a look at this step-by-step of one of his paintings on his website, from his initial reference material to the final painting.

Abstract Expressionist Painting Demo by Paul Godden
Follow artist Paul Godden step by step as he creates an abstract expressionist painting, from blank canvas to the final silver dots.