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

Are you immersed in what your paint? In this episode I emphasize the importance of spending time with your subject and absorbing your surroundings.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

Gabor contemplates on how every teacher has a unique way of presenting a subject, but cautions students against jumping around from instructor, to instructor, to instructor, and so on. Find a few instructors that really speak to you, and dive deep with them. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

A good frame should highlight the beauty of your painting, but how much is too much when it comes to choosing the right frame?  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

Which easels are the best for outdoor painting? Learn what to look for when buying a rig in this episode of Concept to Canvas. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

Images from the internet and social media are constantly around us, but can spending too much time on the internet trying to imitate other people's art actually burden our own creative process? Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

After a long break, Concept to Canvas is back! Today's topic is fear: Fear often has negative connotations, but have you ever thought about channeling it to motivate your art? Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

I stopped using pre mixed raw umber many years ago. It really helped me to think more about color and use pre mixed versions. In this episode I will tell you why I think it's a good idea that you should stop using it also.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.  Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/  Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more

I want to debunk that uses of the camera. There is lots of bad information floating out there about the use of the camera in art. In this episode, I will let you know my angel on this topic.   Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.  Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/  Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart ..read more