Author: Donald & Karen Towns

Donald & Karen Towns

Free Downloadable Calendar – December 2018

November 30, 2018 Blog

Would you believe it, the last month of the year is here. Rain with ice, snow even in some places. Cold and windy, which sounds like fireplace time. This is ... Read more

Behind The Painting – Jerusalem Arches & Hanging Brass

November 20, 2018February 14, 2019 Blog

Go behind the painting and see through the eyes of an artist. Learn what inspired these paintings Jerusalem Arches and Hanging Brass. Finally, see the actual picture and the artwork ... Read more

The Painting Advantages of Digital vs Traditional

November 6, 2018 Blog

Learn some technical “how too” painting advantages of digital vs traditional. Digital painting make changes easier and faster without altering the original artwork. In this post I’ll give you ... Read more

Behind The Painting – Reflection Falls

October 15, 2018February 14, 2019 Blog

So often I hear my wife or kids say “why in the world would you want to paint that“? It’s funny the way the mind of an artist works. Whether ... Read more

The Advantage of Digital Vs Traditional Painting.

October 1, 2018 Blog, Donald's Art Tips

The advantage of digital painting gives quicker adjustments to your artwork. Learn these digital advantages and discover new tools to help with painting. General Explanation To Digital Painting. This post ... Read more

Behind The Painting – Old Shadow Road

September 18, 2018February 14, 2019 Blog

Go behind-the-scenes and get the story behind the painting Old Shadow Road. An artists perspective on what inspires, motivates, and challenges artistic endeavor. Santa Cruz Inspiration There are several small islands ... Read more

Quick Tip to Paint Fullness in a Tree Canopy

September 4, 2018 Blog

Paint fullness in the tree canopies of your artwork. This quick tip will help you paint volume in tree foliage for more roundness in your work. From Flat to Rounded ... Read more

How To Paint Roundness In Even Light

August 21, 2018August 30, 2018 Blog

Add believability when you paint roundness into your artwork. Learn how to keep a dimensional look if the lighting becomes even. Roundness An Important Principle There are times when we’re ... Read more

Improve Your Artwork With Direction of Light

August 7, 2018August 6, 2018 Blog, Donald's Art Tips

Remembering direction of light enhances the quality of a painting. Learn how to help your paintings look more professional using direction of light. The Takeaway: Direction Of Light Today we ... Read more

How To Paint Digitally With Photoshop

July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 Blog, Donald's Art Tips

Paint digitally with Photoshop and gain another level of creativity. Learn how to paint digitally, adding to your Photoshop skills which will expand your creative expressions. Beginning Steps To Paint ... Read more