Welcome to this information page for Negative Painting Absolute Basics on-demand course!  If you are curious about negative painting or you've tried to learn and found it really challenging, I have created a series of video lessons and handbooks to simplify this unique and interesting approach to painting.  Go directly to the course The program includes 26 instructional videos, 5 fully illustrated handbooks and 2 templates. You can download the guides, supply lists, reference photos and templates and have unlimited viewing of the videos to paint along with me at your o ..read more

Explore and paint the countryside and picturesque villages of the south of France with me and a very small group of artists this spring. Two places have just become available for this two-week painting adventure. Our dates are May 11 - 25, 2024.  I have shared this amazing adventure with many artists over the past 20 years and the trip is absolutely wonderful in every way. We set an easy pace, stay in gorgeous accommodations, savour delicious meals, and a sight-seeing private van escorts us to our daily destinations.  This is a beautiful and safe trip....even for ladies tra ..read more

Enchanted Waters On Line Acrylic Workshop February 8 - 10, 2024 Let's paint! I'll be sharing my painting secrets, tips and ideas as we create together in this hybrid-style workshop. There will be all new painting projects, exercises and techniques. Paint with me for 3 days, followed by 8 weeks of access to the recorded projects. All the lessons are recorded in HD and professionally edited. Along with this program you will receive a full colour handbook to download and you will have access to a private webpage with loads of bonus material. To register visit Leading Edge Workshops Here ..read more

I'm delighted to be included int his international exchange art exhibition!  Diverse perspectives from Canada, Germany and Switzerland. Here is a quick look at some of the works in this collection. The show runs Nov. 29, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2024. Helson Gallery, Halton Hills, ON, Canada Artists Canada: Neville Clarke, Linda Kemp, Peter Marsh, Lin Soupier, Rayne Tunley Germany: Uta Jeran, Karoline Köppel Switzerland: Reinhard Fluri, Konrad Gruber, Rudolf Stussi ..read more

 Online 3 Day Workshop May 1- 3, 2024   It's a repeat performance! Simplifying Figures and Faces was such a big hit with students and their results were amazing! Cheap Joe's has invited me to teach this workshop again. If you missed the first offering, join us on May 1 - 3, 2024 for this online workshop.  Fun and informative new projects each day! Here's a short video to show you what we will be up to... To learn more visit Cheap Joe"s Workshops by clicking here   ..read more

Here's a peek at what will happen at my October 18 - 20th workshop. Surprise yourself with what you can achieve!     ..read more

I'm honoured to be part of a very small group of artists who sent King Charles a gift of 7 watercolour paintings for his coronation in May, 2023. American Watercolour Streamline Publication - Plein Air Magazine November 2023 included an article about the gift. Here are scans of the pages, the cover and a look at my watercolour painting.  (Forgive watercolour/watercolor British and American spelling)   _______ Look for Plein Air November 2023 on your news-stands or online. _________ ..read more

Here's a quickie demonstration of the steps I made when creating this grouchy bird and berries. ...And an invitation to the opening reception of Transatlantic Paper Trail, international exchange featuring the works of 10 painters from Canada, Germany and Switzerland. You will find more information on the invitation. Dinner Interrupted is one of my 15 brand-spanking new pieces that are included in this exhibit at the Nelson Gallery, 6 Church St, Georgetown, ON, Canada. The show runs from Nov. 29, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2024.  10 x 10" acrylic on claybord is small in size but big in atti ..read more

When it comes to painting I’m really fussy about edges, both the mysterious, soft and smudgy ones and the crisp descriptive edges that I rely on to define the subject. You see with negative painting shapes and edges tell the story. Here’s a short video to show you how I use an amazing blue to carve around this character’s face.  FYI All of my colours are from Holbein - Verditer Blue is the fabulous opaque watercolour used in this piece. The paper is 5.5 x 5.5" Strathmore Aquarius II. I will be teaching a 3 day online workshop called Simplifying Figures and Faces, Negative Painti ..read more

Watercolour portrait fast and loose! This is how I play the game with negative painting techniques. Here's the finished painting, my photo reference, sketch and a very quick video of the steps I made when painting this determined archer.  I cropped the reference photo, made a sketch (omitting some of the stuff) and transferred the sketch to my watercolour paper. Then I let the simple shapes and paint do the work. I'm not one for fussing over details. This demonstration painting was created for an upcoming workshop! Simplifying Figures and Faces with Cheap Joe's on ..read more