do you dream about paintings? art by carol may is the place to fulfill your dreams
Art by Carol May is all about sharing my joy and passion for painting.
- Do you dream about beautiful paintings for your home?
It's my pleasure to paint the things around us, everything from flowers, birds and butterflies to landscapes and seascapes. Enjoy beautiful artwork in your home.
- Are you dreaming about painting your own art?
Learning the basic fundamentals of painting made me a better painter. Let me share what I have learned over the years of painting. It's a joy sharing my knowledge with budding artists.
- Learn by painting the step-by-step paintings on flowers, animals and landscapes.
Practice and learn while you paint through the tutorials. Then use the same methods to paint your own creations. Choose either watercolor or oil painting tutorials.
sit back and enjoy the painting art by carol may
Butterflies delight our senses with their beautiful colors and free
lifestyle. There are birds and lots of other critters to paint, like the sea
turtle.
enjoy visiting the painting pages
When I was learning how to paint, landscapes were my subjects. Now butterflies, hummingbirds and flowers show up very often in my artwork.
Beautiful butterflies delight our senses.
Who doesn't love the beauty of flowers?
Hummingbirds and flowers, what a combo.
Enjoy the fresh air of the landscape paintings.
What fun it is painting all the wonderful animals.
Do you have dreams or visions to paint?
- Paintings come out of the artist's heart. We paint what we see around us.
The wonderful gifts of God are everywhere. There are so many things to paint, mountains, ocean and buildings like old country barns.
It was a pleasure growing up in the country. Barns were a big part of the scenery. So, on a trip to Connecticut, these barns were the subject of a classic painting.
Enjoy beautiful artwork in your home
- Bring peace and beauty into your home with the painting art by Carol May.
When the paintings started running out of the spare bedroom, something had to be done! Art by Carol May was born to share the joy of painting with others.
You may purchase original paintings or prints for your own home.
Painting has been my passion for many years, so most of my original paintings are in new homes. But Fine Art America does a wonderful job of reproducing my paintings in many different formats.
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It's a joy sharing my knowledge with budding artists
- If you have a desire to create your own beautiful paintings, you can do it!
The painting fundamentals are what create eye-catching paintings.
Awe-inspiring paintings all have something in common, the basic fundamentals.
Take advantage of my years of experience and learn what makes a good painting.
Four basic painting fundamentals are used in successful paintings: composition, values, a focal point and color.
Use the basics of art to create your own masterpieces. They are easy to learn.
Values are the backbone of good painting.
A focal point draws in the viewers.
Good composition rules are easy to learn!
Speed up your learning with regular painting.
The color wheel is the artist's best friend.
Find the answers to frequent questions.
What does it mean when an artist says alla prima, glazing or frisket? Learn the art lingo, so you know what artists are talking about.
painting tutorials: art by carol may
The step-by-step painting tutorials explain the materials, what colors to use and the painting steps from start to finish.
Each step is carefully detailed, so you can practice painting the steps.
Then you can use the same steps to paint your own favorite subjects.
painting watercolor
Paint three different flowers; Iris, Echinacea and poppies.
Three giraffe tutorials, each with a different painting style.
Learn to paint a hummingbird with watercolor.
Use the white paper in your watercolor paintings.
Get some answers before you start with watercolors.
Learn the fun technique of pouring watercolors.
start painting beautiful oils
- The more you paint the better your get!
It's a joy to share my painting secrets. Glean from my step-by-step explanation in each painting.
more How-to oil painting pages
Steps for painting a red or multicolored rose
Painting an ocean wave is not hard, it's fun!
Tips and steps on how to start with oil painting.
Learn some basics about oil painting before you start painting.
Painting with a limited palette can make very colorful paintings.
Learn to paint the iridescent colors of a hummingbird.
art by carol may is all about sharing - enjoy!
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