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About the Artist Carol May    

Gallery

Painting galleries of my artwork. The paintings are either oil or watercolor, occasionally other media. The various mediums are mixed under the different painting subjects.

Sub-pages about butterflies and hummingbirds have photos to inspire your next painting.

Begin Here

If you are new to painting this is a good place to start.

Practical Things

Art Terms

    What is Fine Art?

Best Painting Medium

Easy Ideas for Beginners 

Painting Daily

Why Do We Paint?

The Fundamentals

These are the fundamentals accomplished artists use to create great paintings.

How to Paint Good Art -
An introduction to composition, color, value, and focal points.

Principles of Art -
How to use the elements with the principles of art.


Composition in Art

     Rule of Thirds

Focal Point in Art

Values in Painting

Art Tips

Artist's Block

Find Your Art Style

Home Art Studio

How to Start a Painting

Ideas for Painting

Plan a Painting

Painting Tutorials: Oil and Watercolor

Practice makes the artist. Painting these tutorials will grow and hone your skills. You may choose watercolor or oil paint. Acrylic and alkyds use the oil techniques.

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Many blessings to you and enjoy your art journey!