Category: How To
Beginning Pastels – Learn Basic Pastel Skills Jerry’s LIVE Episode #78
Outside of actual pastel artists, the word “pastel” to most of us brings to mind sidewalk chalk from elementary school or gummy oil pastels from middle school art class. But there are soft pastels that are a grown up, real fine art medium– favored by famed artists as Edgar Degas, James Abbott McNeill Whistler…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 09/10/2018
Watercolor How-To, Lesson #1: Basic Watercolor Skills -Jerry’s LIVE Episode #77
Jerry’s LIVE Episode 77: Always wanted to give watercolor a try, but wanted to learn more about it and maybe see a few techniques before wading in? Have the basic supplies but just never really gave it a go? Join us for this episode, to learn a little “how to”, while we cover some…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 03/10/2018
Build Your Own Artist Website – Make an Artist Website with WordPress
5 Easy Start/Set Up Steps for Artist Website Instructional Guide As an artist is very important to set up your very own website to market your self , have your works online, your bio and contact information so you can use to market yourself. In this presentation below we will show you 5 basic easy steps…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 27/07/2018
Light Boxes and Drawing Aids – Jerry’s LIVE Episode 54
From basic composition grids to proportioners, light boxes to projectors, find out what tool you may want to invest in to have in your arsenal. The Jerry’s Live video will be hosted by Instructor Amy Gardner Dean (Jerry’s Resident Professional Artist) and the rest of the Live Team. Details We all know how Amy feels…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 25/04/2018
Creative Adventures Episode 3: Composition
Welcome to Creative Adventures Episode 3: Composition by Lisa Kowieski In this in-studio teaching episode, I will be going over 7 elements that make up a great composition for your artwork. I’ll also be giving you a real life example of how I use composition elements when working on painting commissions. I hope this video…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 28/03/2018
Creative Adventures Episode 2: How to Paint Outside in Telluride, Colorado!
Welcome to Creative Adventures Episode 2: How to Paint Outside in Telluride, Colorado! (Plein Air Painting Tutorial) – Lisa Kowieski In this first Plein Air tutorial episode of Creative Adventures with Made by Lisa Marie we will be learning how to paint outside, anywhere! This is recommended for artists who wish to improve upon their skill…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 26/02/2018
Block Printing with Artist Bill Fick featuring Speedball Art Products – Jerry’s LIVE Episode 42
Jerry’s LIVE Episode 42: Block Printing with Artist Bill Fick featuring Speedball Art Products – See Video Below Summary After our basic printmaking episode was such a success, we have decided to up the ante with the help of Speedball. They are bringing out the big guns– and are graciously loaning us renowned printmaker Bill Fick…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 17/01/2018
Creative Adventures Episode 1: Beginners Watercolor Tutorial
Welcome to Creative Adventures Episode 1: beginners watercolor tutorial In this first In-Studio teaching episode of Creative Adventures with Made by Lisa Marie we will be learning how to paint with watercolors. This class is recommended for beginners and artists who wish to improve upon their skill sets with watercolor painting. We will be learning…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 09/01/2018
Stretched Canvas – Stretching your Budget with Knowledge – Jerry’s LIVE Episode 30
Jerry’s Live – Episode #30 Stretched Canvas Episode: “Stretching your $$$ with Knowledge! – See Video Below Summary Most artists paint on stretched canvas, yet few would be able to tell you much about what they were using and why if hard pressed… What is the canvas weight, and what does it mean? Why are there…..
Jerry’s Blog Team -- 03/01/2018
How Do I Clean An Oil Paint Brush?
Products Used in this Video NOTE: Click on images to go to product pages Chelsea Classical Studio Lavender Brush Cleaner A Safer Natural Alternative To Turpentine That Actually Smells Like Lavender! Made from 100% natural distilled fruits and flowers, featuring lavender, Chelsea Classical Studio’s Lavender Brush Cleaner is a safer natural alternative to turpentine, petroleum…..