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photo of claire's painting pf yellow trees and sandstone cliffs

photo of claire's painting pf yellow trees and sandstone cliffs

Fall in the Southwest: Favorite Colors

Exploring my favorite colors for painting the desert southwest landscapes of Utah.

photo of claires painting of two pencil sketches in the mountains

photo of claires painting of two pencil sketches in the mountains

Thumbnail Sketches

This small drawing is called a thumbnail sketch, and it is one of the most powerful tools we have to learn about a landscape and set our...

photo of painting featuring four versions of a coastal landscape

photo of painting featuring four versions of a coastal landscape

Studying Light: A Fast Painting Exercise

Sometimes we don’t have time to make a full painting. Instead, try creating short, small, and fun studies of changes you see in a landscape.

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