Here are the first three charts in which colours are blended ( if you are not sure what I mean, see my previous post ). These charts include cad yellow light/cad yellow medium, cad red light/cad red medium and yellow ochre/cad orange. Note that the oil paints I used are Gamblin 1980; if you try this exercise with another brand of paint , your results may not match mine. Also I tried to follow the description given by Michael Lynn Adams to "avoid mixing equal amounts of each colour, but enough colour of the first signature colour to predominate while allowing the other colour's character to be recognized." If you try this exercise the number of charts you will require depends on how many colours are in your palette. The way I have set up my charts leaves me 4 more charts to complete. https://michaellynnadams.com/color-chart-exercise/

sometimes in the means of creating a good painting, focus on the target which should be your end point even at the process of making chaos, art always finds its way to bring a message in a beautiful and dynamic way

Love your work Sam and the encouragement and inspiration I have taken from your you-tube how to videos. The work posted by members online is inspirational and such a creative and talented group. I am pleased to have discovered your painters hub and look forward to what 2026 might bring.. My nickname is Pete I live in Brisbane Australia I have been pencil sketching for a couple of years but only picked up the paint brushes in November last year I am a novice at all things painting but your practical help has got me started I have included three paintings from December last year based on photographs I took on a trip to spain in 2017.

Hey Artists Struggling with forest scenes? You're not alone. Layers of foliage, glowing light through leaves, transparent water, rocks, dense detail... forest landscapes can feel completely overwhelming. But here's the thing: once you understand the right approach, even the most complex forest scenes become manageable. Check out this YouTube video where I paint a challenging forest landscape step-by-step, showing you exactly how to tackle all those intimidating elements without getting lost in the details. After 20+ years of painting landscapes and many years teaching thousands of students, I've learned that the secret isn't trying to paint everything you see, it's understanding the fundamentals that make ANY forest scene work. Watch it here 👇 Cheers Sam P.S. Want to go deeper with full-length real-time lessons and structured training? Check out my Art School, where I teach my complete systematic approach to landscape painting: https://www.skool.com/samuel-earp-online-art-school/about

Happy New Year! 🎉🥳 I'm starting 2026 the right way, out here in Australia, painting plein air at Mount White, overlooking the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales. This is YOUR year. 2026 is the year you finally: - Understand values and create depth in your paintings - Stop guessing and start following a system - Create professional-quality work you're proud to display or sell - Paint with confidence instead of doubt I've got a lot planned for 2026: new painting courses, including acrylic and gouache content, artwork I mainly paint in oils, and plenty of free tips coming your way. Make this the year you commit to your art. Happy painting! Sam P.S. Want structured training to make 2026 your breakthrough year? Check out Sam's Art School for weekly live classes, the "Improve Your Painting in 7 Days" course, and a complete framework: https://www.skool.com/samuel-earp-online-art-school/about