PAINTING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these painting tutorials to learn all about painting with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to videos, like Glaze artwork (painting with transparency), Paint with pastels, and Paint a Boston terrier using Chinese brushwork.

You'll also find several great fine art tutorials in the Fine Art category.

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How to glaze artwork (painting with transparency)

Watch this tutorial to learn how to glaze artwork (painting with transparency). Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at ...more

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How to paint with pastels

Pastel paintings lessons can help you learn how to paint still life objects and use color effectively. Learn how to paint with pastels in ...more

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How to paint a Boston terrier using Chinese brushwork

Watch this instructional painting video to paint a Boston terrier with ...more

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How to paint a Chinese dragon

Watch this instructional painting video to paint a dragon with India ink and watercolor on Chinese rice paper. Use negative space to create ...more

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How to paint a hot red peony in Chinese watercolors

Watch this instructional painting video to paint a hot red peony with watercolors on Chinese rice paper. This fluid style of painting takes ...more

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How to paint with encaustic wax for beginners

Ever wanted to try encaustic wax painting? Here's your chance!! Learn the supplies, techniques and use for this innovative art technique in ...more

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How to paint a landscape in oils

Landscape oil paintings are a great way to express your creativity and artistic talent. Learn how to paint a landscape with oil paints in ...more

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How to paint pastel for beginners

These pastel painting lessons can help you learn painting basics such as sketching, choosing color and framing. Learn how to paint with ...more

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How to paint a Star Wars poster with opaque acrylics

In this hilarious episode, Matt Busch continues the painting process ...more

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How to paint an orchid on hemp paper with Chinese brushwork

Watch this instructional painting video to paint an orchid with India ...more

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How to oil paint and learn about the creative process

Deron Cohen walks you through oil painting from beginning to end. He ...more

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How to paint a harbour-side scene with acrylics

Part 1 of a three part video showing how to paint a tranquil harbourside scene in acrylics. Part 1 deals with the composition and tonal ...more

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How to paint a landscape

Learn how to paint a landscape. Landscapes don't move and they have natural lighting, so painting one is easy and fun for beginners. ...more

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How to paint Flowers in Watercolor

Here's a quick watercolor demonstration on how to paint spring flowers from photographs in watercolor paint. Learn how to create realistic ...more

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How to paint a landscape painting

Unlike many other video painting tutorials which are time lapse speed painting set to music, these lessons will actually teach you how to ...more

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How to paint with encaustic wax for intermediates

Expand your encaustic wax painting skills through new techniques and materials in this free online art lesson about encaustic wax painting ...more

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How to paint porcelain

Painting on porcelain is done best with squirrel hair paint brushes and Copaiba mixed paint. Learn how to paint on porcelain in this free ...more

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How to spray paint with a layering technique

Try out a layering technique using spray paint. Always wear a mask when painting with spray paint indoors. Create interesting compositions ...more

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How to do encaustic wax painting

Watch this video and learn how to do encaustic wax painting. All you need is melted beeswax, paint brushes and powdered pigments!

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How to draw and paint interesting compositions

This three part drawing tutorial shows you how to create interesting compositions and contour drawings. Improve your mark making skills by ...more

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How to paint roses with wet-in-wet watercolors on rice paper

Watch this instructional painting video to paint a rose using the ...more

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How to paint value step scales using gouache

Learn basic techniques of creating value steps using gouache paint. This is great for art and design foundation students.

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How to paint warm to cool color harmony using gouache

Learn basic techniques of creating value steps using gouache paint ...more

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How to paint wisteria flowers with watercolors on rice paper

Watch this two part instructional painting video to paint wisteria ...more

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How to layer paint with collage and stencils

This instructional video demonstrates how to paint, collage and stencil using a layering technique. Experiment with as many layers as you ...more

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How to paint an eye in acrylic paint

This painting tutorial demonstrates how to make a painting of an eye with acrylic paint. Use a photograph as a reference. Begin with light ...more

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How to paint a bronze metal effect on ceramics

This instructional painting video demonstrates how to paint a bronze effect on ceramics. You can use this technique on just about any ...more

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How to paint the texture of water

Watch this instructional painting video to create a water like effect on the surface of canvas, wood or paper. Use acrylic paint and a spray ...more

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How to paint with a splash technique

This video demonstrates a technique you can use to paint over an old work you're not happy with. This technique preserves the best parts of ...more

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How to spray paint a marbled effect

Create a marbling effect with spray paint. Spray paint a few different colors onto the surface of a tub of water. Create a thick layer of ...more

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How to paint Bob Marley using acrylic paint

Review this instructional painting video to make an acrylic painting of Bob Marley. Examine the list of paint colors and supplies. Do some ...more

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How to paint on plexiglass

Watch this instructional painting video to begin painting on plexiglass. Create some cool effects using spray paint, paint thinner, acrylic ...more

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How to make your own oil paints

Learn how to make your own oil paints. Making your own oil paints is a lot like growing your own vegetables – homemade is always better ...more

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How to clean oil paint of paintbrushes

Keep your paintbrushes looking like new with these cleaning tips. You Will Need * Paint thinner * A clean rag * Three clean containers ...more

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How to paint at home with Michaels

Check out these video tutorials from Michaels, the arts and crafts store. These FolkArt One Stroke quick classes will get you painting at ...more

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How to paint an alternative portrait with oilpaints

Painting a portrait requires good brushes, many colors of paint, and a lot of practice in painting. Learn essential painting techniques to ...more

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How to paint bamboo in Chinese ink painting

Watch this instructional painting video to paint bamboo using sumi-e ink and Chinese rice paper. This fluid method of painting does not ...more

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How to paint cows and bulls in sumi-e ink

This video painting tutorial shows how to paint cows and bulls in Sumi-e ink. The Sumi-e ink painting process is a traditional Japanese ...more

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How to stencil with gravel and spray paint

Watch this demonstration of a spray paint layering technique. All you need is some gravel and spray paint to add a unique stenciling effect ...more

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How to collage and paint aluminum foil

This video demonstrates how to create an artwork using ordinary aluminum foil from your kitchen. This technique is good for those people who ...more

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How to make paint from cactus juice and lime

Check out this explanation of a paint making process using prickly pear cactus juice and type-s lime. Umber oxide is hydrated and added for ...more

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How to paint a koi carp in Sumi-e ink

This video painting tutorial shows how to paint a koi carp in Sumi-e ink. The Sumi-e ink painting process is a traditional Japanese ...more

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How to paint a marbled effect

Building up layers of paint and tiling putty to create a marbled effect. Materials used in this video are tiling putty, acrylic paint, and ...more

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How to paint Mt. Fuji with sumi-e ink

This video painting tutorial shows how to paint Mount Fuji in Sumi-e ink. The Sumi-e ink painting process is a traditional Japanese ...more

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How to paint shrimp with sumi-e ink

This video painting tutorial shows how to paint a shrimp in Sumi-e ink. The Sumi-e ink painting process is a traditional Japanese painting ...more

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How to use Bitumen and glue to add texture to paint

This instructional painting video demonstrates how to create texture and layers to a mixed media painting using Bitumen and glue. You will ...more

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How to paint acrylic portraits

Watch this painting tutorial and learn a method to paint acrylic paintings using an imaging editing program called Gimp. No drawing skills ...more

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How to paint a mountain landscape with Aleven Jones

Starting with a glossy 11" by 14" piece of posterboard, artist Aleven Jones goes through the steps of painting a mountain landscape in this ...more

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How to paint George W. Bush giving the finger

Watch this ShowMeDo video tutorial by UK based artist Shardcore. Watch and see how easy it is for you to paint your own version of the ...more

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How to paint a wall landscape mural

A blank wall makes an excellent canvas for a large-scale mural to add a special and personal touch to any room. Follow along with the ...more

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