One of the main topics I addressed was a common question from art students about how to paint rocks underwater. My initial response was a straightforward "you don't," which might have seemed slightly blunt. However, I explained that successful painting is about understanding fundamental principles like values, colors, and edges. It's about more than the specific subject, like underwater rocks, but these core elements. I pointed out that focusing too much on painting underwater rocks can cause one to miss the critical components that make a painting look realistic. For example, to depict rocks ..read more

Welcome back to "Concept to Canvas," and join us as we delve into the world of landscapes, colors, and techniques with expert artist insights. In this episode, I am in the stunning White Mountains of Arizona. Amidst the green aspens and pine trees, we'll tackle the challenge of making a predominantly green landscape exciting and vibrant. Learn how to observe and mix your own greens, avoid store-bought crutches, and leverage the changing light to add variety and depth to your paintings. Plus, get tips on the importance of painting from life and making color swatches outdoors. To sign up for a f ..read more

Are you painting for excellence or just to fill a space on the wall? Often I hear students speak about having to paint in certain dimensions, but bigger isn't always better... To sign up for a free webinar, check out: ⁠https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration⁠ Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website ⁠svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/⁠ Instagram ⁠www.instagram.com/svagrikart/⁠ Facebook ⁠business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

Painters are often tempted to over explain their subject by going into detail. But too many details muddies the character of the painting. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

A vital part of creativity is allowing yourself time everyday to pause and reflect. Here I discuss my philosophy of alone time and how I carve out time every day to achieve it. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but you can improve how fast you paint, which is particularly important if you are a plain air painter, if you practice consistently.   To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

I get asked by the students at our academy about brushwork and how much it matters, and that answer depends on your level.  To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

As painters, we are all illusionists, but how ought we to go about creating the illusion of light? In this episode I offer you some ways to improve your understanding and application of light in paintings.  To sign up for this free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

After a long hiatus, we are back on the Concept to Canvas podcast with a rather unusual episode! In my recent webinar, "4 Key Mistakes to Avoid when Painting Rocks," I was asked a question regarding how to paint rocks underwater, and elaborate on my answer in this episode.  To sign up for this free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

In this episode I discuss best practices for dealing with our short comings when producing art.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more