be creative with painting art by Carol May
Are you dreaming about painting? Art by Carol May is where your dreams come to life.
You can learn to paint art at home. What do you need to get into painting? What makes good art? How do we paint with watercolor or oils? Acrylics use the same techniques as oil paint.
Learn the basics and start using them by painting the tutorials. Maybe you want to paint a butterfly, a landscape or a lion, it's all covered here.
Painting is fun and it's my joy to share the lessons and techniques to fulfill your dreams.
A sea turtle painted with an artist's interpretation.Everyone can learn how to paint art
Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, Art by Carol May website provides all the essential information you need for your creative adventure.
From choosing your medium, understanding the basics, to setting up your home studio, and practicing the tutorials, everything is here at your fingertips.
There's Freedom in Painting!Learn the basics of award-winning art and practice painting the tutorials to refine your skills.
Then you can use the same methods to paint your own individual art.
where do we start?
Before we talk about painting you probably want to know more.
What type of paint should we use? What is the best medium, is it oil, watercolor or acrylic? Or does it matter? How long does it take oil paint to dry? What colors do we need and much more...
Let your imagination run free!What materials and supplies do we need to start painting? Can we start painting on a budget?
Next, what do we paint?
Artists are inspired by our environment, emotions and fellow artists.
We can discover potential paintings in the beauty of everyday objects, memories, dreams, landscapes and beyond.
Get more for ideas for your paintings.
Painting gives the artist a chance to express our inner self! We may want to paint realistic or just have fun painting.
you can learn to paint
Experience the joy of creating your own artwork.
A blank canvas is waiting to come alive with your stories and creativity. A world of possibilities comes with each stroke of color.
You may want to paint a puppy dog.
Learn how to paint an ocean wave.
You may want to paint some beautiful watercolor flowers.
What about painting a butterfly? You can learn how and do it!
what is art by carol may?
Art by Carol May is my way of sharing the joys of painting.
My first paintings were landscapes done with oils. Then around the
turn of the century, I found watercolor made it
easier for me to paint the details on butterflies.
So, then my artwork turned to watercolor butterflies, lively hummingbirds, animals and visions for prophetic paintings.
Today I switch back and forth between painting with watercolor and oils.
After years of painting, I am happy to share my expertise with the painting techniques of both oils and watercolor.
Below are some of my paintings.
Each brushstroke records nature's glory, quiet nuances and the wonders of this world. The beauty of art resides in sharing these with others.
That's one of the reasons why we want to paint.
what are the basics of painting good art?
Country Barns (below) has been privileged to win two Best of Show awards.
Years of experience has taught me what makes a good painting. My joy is sharing the knowledge with aspiring artists. That's what Art by Carol May is all about.
Award-winning "Country Barns"What makes award-winning paintings?
Country Barns was painted using the basic fundamentals of good art. They are values, color, and a composition that includes a focal point.
All successful paintings use these basic art fundamentals. Learn and use them in your artwork.
First, just get a general understanding of the basics. Use them in your next painting. Keep using them and before long, they will be your reliable painting tools.
As a side note, the fundamentals are all seamlessly incorporated into the painting tutorials to streamline your learning.
See the easy 1-2-3 guide on using these basics in your artwork.
how to improve your painting skills?
You may be wondering how to accelerate learning to paint.
There is a tried-and-true path to success and it's simple.
Before you start painting, an important step is to setup a place to paint.
basic painting techniques
Starting to paint may seem daunting at the beginning. There are a few things that keep us on track.
After you have your supplies and choose a subject,
learn the basic rules of using either oils or watercolor.
Visit two short demos on the basic techniques of oil painting and how to use watercolor.
Should we be concerned about developing a style of painting?
When you start painting don't be concerned about doing any specific style.
Just follow your heart and enjoy the process. As you paint, your own painting style will emerge from what you enjoy the most.
Are you ready to start the painting tutorials?
Use them to learn the techniques of either watercolor or oils. You may choose from butterflies, birds, animals, flowers or landscapes.
painting tutorials
The tutorials explain the materials, what colors and brushes to use and the details of the painting steps from start to finish.
Practice and hone your skills by painting the tutorials. Then you can use the same steps to paint your own favorite subjects.
oil painting tutorials
Oil is the classic painting medium used by the Old Masters during the 1800s. Oil paintings are long-lasting and held in high regard for their rich, luminous qualities.
The oil tutorial pages may also be used for acrylic paintings.
- Explore the Guide on Oil Painting.
- Paint a colorful, fun fish with a Limited Palette of only red, yellow and blue.
- You can Paint an Iridescent Hummingbird with oil or acrylic paint.
watercolor tutorials
The more we paint, the better we get!
Learn by painting the step-by-step tutorials with explanations of proven painting techniques.
Watercolor for Beginners Learn about watercolor and start painting.
Paint a pretty Angelfish with Watercolor Step-by-Step.
Paint colorful Koi fish using the fun technique of Pouring Watercolors.
More to pages to explore
Learn more about the color schemes to choose for your paintings.
You'll want to learn the art terms used by today's artists like alla
prima, frisket, or the different kinds of brushes?
Stepping into the world of painting art is an enriching journey full of creativity and joy. The possibilities are as unlimited as your imagination!