Welcome to the art by Carol May where striking landscapes, lively hummingbirds, butterflies, visions and dreams come to life with strokes of oil and watercolor.
The teaching tutorials share the techniques and the joy of painting.
Original paintings and reproductions share a slice of imaginative wonder.
Each brushstroke records nature's glory, quiet nuances and the wonders of this world. The beauty of art resides in sharing these with the world.
Enhance your environment with the beauty of art by Carol May.
Experience the joy of creating your own artwork. A blank canvas is waiting to come alive with your stories and creativity. A world of possibilities comes with each stroke of color.
Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, this comprehensive website provides all the essential information you need to begin your artistic adventure.
From choosing your medium, understanding the basics, to setting up your home studio, and practicing the tutorials, everything is here at your fingertips.
Some people have a gift for music like Beethoven. But anyone can learn to play the piano by starting with the basics and then practice.
It works the same with painting. Learn the basics of painting good art, then refine your skills by painting the tutorials.
Then you can use the same methods for painting your own individual artistic creations.
Artists use the basic fundamentals of art to design and paint their creations.
Forty years of experience has taught me what makes a good painting. It's a joy sharing my knowledge with aspiring artists.
Country Barns (below) has been privileged to win two Best of Show awards.
Country Barns was painted with the fundamentals of good art. Composition, values, creating a focal point and the judicious use of color created this successful painting.
Values make impactful paintings
A color wheel is the artist's favorite tool.
A focal point draws in the viewers.
Good composition is easy to learn!
Practice and hone your painting skills with the step-by-step tutorials. The tutorials explain the materials, what colors to use and detail the painting steps from start to finish.
You can paint the tutorials and then use the same steps to paint your own favorite subjects.
There are both watercolor and oil painting tutorials. What's the best painting medium to begin painting?
Oil is the classic painting medium used by the Old Masters during the 1800s. Oil paintings are long-lasting and held in high regard for their rich, luminous qualities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oil Painting
The Limited Palette oil painting page is good practice for mixing and using colors.
You can Paint an Iridescent Hummingbird with oil or acrylic paint.
Getting started with oil painting.
Painting waves is not hard, it's fun.
Paint a red rose or a multicolored one.
Add a waterfall to your landscapes.
Glean from the step-by-step explanations and learn while you're painting. It's a joy sharing the proven painting techniques.
Beginning Watercolor: Find answers about watercolor before you start painting.
Paint a pretty Angelfish with Watercolors Step by Step.
Paint some colorful Koi with the fun technique of Pouring Watercolors.
Before you get into painting, get the answers to common questions people often ask about painting.
For example: Is painting expensive? What's are the minimum supplies we need to start painting? How long does it take oil paint to dry? and much more...
Find the Art Terms used by today's painting artists like what is glazing and scumbling? What about alla prima, frisket, or what's the difference between brushes?
Can we start painting on a budget?
Painting art gives the artist a chance to express their inner self. That's the joy of painting; that's why we paint!
We all need our own art space. What supplies and furniture are recommended? Get some ideas for setting up your home studio.
Maybe you can't figure out what to paint or you get stuck on a painting? How do we get past it? Advice for getting past an artist's block from one who's been there.
Artists are inspired by our environment, emotions and fellow artists. We discover potential paintings in the beauty of everyday objects, memories, dreams, landscapes and beyond.
Get more for ideas for your next painting.
Painting daily speeds our learning.
We all have reasons why we paint.
5 pages of how to paint butterfly art.
Paint this hummer with watercolors.
Professional tips on how to start a painting.
The logic of how to paint a painting.
The knowledge of mixing paint colors.
Stepping into the world of painting art is an enriching journey full of creativity, joy and endless possibilities. The possibilities are as unlimited as your imagination!
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