Critiques for the Waipu Cove Workshop
Join this critique round-up from Painting Waipu Cove. See student works reviewed and learn how to loosen up realism with bold shapes, value structure, texture, and playful paint handling.
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September 21 2026
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August 21 2026
A Little Inspiration for the Easel: Meet Our Art Quotes Library
A good painting thought can be just the nudge you need before you pick up a brush. Browse our new Art Quotes library by theme or era and take a little inspiration back to your easel.
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August 6 2026
Critiques for the Water Lilies Workshop
Dive into our Water Lilies critique round-up from Richard Robinson’s workshop. See student paintings reviewed and learn to design strong compositions, soft edges, rich gradations, and sparkling impasto highlights.
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July 7 2026
Critiques for the Painting Whiskey Slough Workshop
Critique round-up from Painting Whiskey Slough: see student takes on a glowing Canadian riverside scene and learn how value mapping, colour temperature, edges, glazing, and impasto create warmth and luminous texture.
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July 3 2026
Animate your painting!
See your painting come to life with the click of a button. Includes audio! Amazing what we can do with Ai these days to animate your painting.
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June 30 2026
Painting Acrylics Like Oils
Love the look of oils but paint in acrylics? Over the years I've worked out a system to make acrylics behave just like oils — slow blending, soft edges, glowing glazes and all. Here's exactly how I do it.
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June 17 2026
Never Wonder What to Paint Next: Meet Your Lesson Plan
Tired of spending half your painting time just deciding what to paint? Your new Lesson Plan picks a lesson for each of your painting days and sends a friendly reminder the day before — so you can just sit down and paint.
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June 6 2026
Critiques for the a Walk to the Beach Workshop
Explore student critiques from Richard Robinson's 'A Walk to the Beach' workshop. Discover tips on creating glowing sunset scenes and vibrant landscapes.
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May 5 2026
Critiques for the Boat Repairs Workshop
Explore captivating critiques of student paintings from Richard Robinson's "Boat Repairs" workshop. Learn tips on bold brushwork, colour harmony, and adding character to your scenes.
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April 21 2026
Painting Trip in Glenorchy
Richard Robinson, Scott Hamill, Paul Kratter and Bill Cone paint out together in beautiful Glenorchy New Zealand.
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April 18 2026
Create a Reference Image with PaintyBot for Your Next Painting
Struggling to find the perfect reference photo for your next painting? PaintyBot can create one for you. Simply describe the scene you want to paint and get a beautiful reference image in moments.
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April 12 2026
Painting San Francisco Streets
Well I never thought I’d want to paint a city street but San Francisco changed my mind. The subject of the painting is really the light and atmosphere and the interesting shapes found in a street scene.