A sunny day in the forest with one of my students. Good views, nice French stick, great bottle of red wine and a relaxing day painting in the forest. I love being an artist ❤️ 🧑‍🎨 What are your favourite things to paint I wonder ?

I'm new to the group and the 'alert' is for me... I feel like this is not my domain - I am the world's laziest artist. I have no formal training and feel resistant to drawing out what I really should before I get started (I think it's my drawing skills that kill my vibe). Somehow, I have managed to create a few paintings I really love. But I've also gone AWOL on my art in lieu of business-building (which seems to have been never-ending for 36 years) ... So, here I am - ready to engage and be inspired by all you incredible people doing incredible heart-based things. Here's a random selection of some of my creations. (Sorry - they seems to have come up a bit grainy in the transfer...)

Hey Artists If your landscapes ever look flat, like they’re missing that sense of real distance, you’re not alone. Most artists try to fix it by adding more detail or doing a chalky glaze with titanium white, but that’s not the real problem. The issue is usually how you use tonal values and contrast, and once you fix that, everything changes. So I made a free 10-minute video that walks you through: 🎯 The simple 3-colour exercise that adds instant depth and realism 🎯 This exercise will help you quickly understand how to create atmospheric depth 🎯 How to make your paintings feel alive It’s short. It’s simple. And it works. 👇 Quick poll — be honest: Do your paintings ever feel a little flat? If you voted “Yes” or “Sometimes,” drop a comment that says “DEPTH” and I’ll send you the free video link right here in the group. Let’s make your next painting the one that stops people scrolling. 👊 Happy painting. Sam

Hey Artists I just had to share this incredible testimonial with you all. One of my students, Bethany, recorded a video sharing her painting journey and the transformation is absolutely mind-blowing. Where She Started: A year ago, Bethany was really struggling. Her landscapes looked flat, her colours were muddy, and she felt frustrated that her work didn't match what she envisioned. 6 Months Later: ✅ Creating professional-quality landscape paintings ✅ Had her work framed and proudly displayed on her wall ✅ SOLD 2 of her paintings ✅ Completely transformed her technique and confidence In her testimonial, Bethany shows her first painting compared to her recent work, the difference is honestly stunning. You have to see it to believe it. WATCH BETHANY'S TESTIMONIAL BELOW 👇 Here's What's Possible for You: Bethany learned the same techniques I teach every week inside Sam's Art School; composition, colour mixing, tonal values, and my step-by-step process for creating landscapes you'd be proud to hang on your wall or even sell. ⏰ Final Reminder - 2 Days Left: If Bethany's story inspires you and you've been thinking about taking your painting to the next level, you have just 2 days to lock in the current pricing: - Monthly: $29 USD/month forever (increases to $39 USD on October 5th) - Annual Special: $199 USD/year (normally $279 USD - offer ends October 5th) Once you join, you lock in that rate forever. Bethany went from struggling beginner to selling her work in 6 months. Imagine where you could be 6 months from now! Join Sam's Art School Here https://www.skool.com/samuel-earp-online-art-school/about Check out more of Bethany's beautiful work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyskyfineart/ Questions? Drop them below! Happy painting Sam

Here's one for "Throwback Thursday" 12"x9" Oil on linen panel.🎨