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Online Painting Lesson

Smugglers Bay

with Richard Robinson

$45.00USD

Turn an average photo into a great painting.

I know what it's like to flick through your photos looking for inspiration but never finding something that sparks you. It's a frustrating waste of time!

In this lesson learn how to turn an average photo into a great little painting. All it takes is a little extra thinking and planning. The main ingredient is the LIGHT.

We'll go from designing on the ipad (painting right on top of the photo) over to the canvas where I’ll be teaching you about drawing, colour mixing, variety (how to create more interest in your paintings), texture, and we're really going to focus on how you can invent light to bring the best out of your subject.

Follow along step by step using the resource photos or use the techniques to create something more your own. 

Step-by-step guide

Follow along away from the screen — this lesson comes with a printable step-by-step chapter and an interactive guide you can read online.

Download the step-by-step PDF guide Read the interactive guide →

Learn About

  • Designing a large light effect
  • Expressive brushwork
  • Colour mixing
  • Texture control
  • How to avoid muddy colour
  • Lots more!

When does the lesson start?

Whenever you’re ready! The lesson is available online any time, and your access to the lesson never expires.

How long is this lesson available to me?

As long as you need! Your access never expires, so you can come back again and again.

Can I download this video?

Sorry, no you can’t download the video. This is to avoid piracy. You’ll always be able to view the video on this site though.

Course Info

  • Oils or Acrylics
  • Beginner to Intermediate
  • 85 minute Online Video
  • Bonus resources, photos
  • Full self critique system
  • Unlimited Access
  • 100% Moneyback Guarantee

Teacher

Richard is a talented full time artist, who loves painting and teaching.

Richard Robinson
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Richard Robinson

Hi I’m Richard. I’ve been painting my whole life and back in 2001 I traded my graphic design career for the humble life of a full time artist. I love painting, and as it turns out, I love teaching too.

Nowadays I balance my life between parenting, painting, surfing, travelling and teaching. My work is regularly featured in international art magazines, in galleries in New Zealand and America, on TV and in my Mum’s house.

I give outdoor painting workshops in interesting spots around this beautiful planet of ours and love encouraging people to paint. Two of my favourite artists are John Singer Sargent and Joaquín Sorolla.

My painting website: www.nzpainter.com

I’d love to be your new teacher.

Bob Mitchener

Richard is a master artist with an exceptional skill in identifying and communicating key factors to making successful paintings. I have found his video workshops an excellent resource for improving my own work.

Bob Mitchener

Teacher and student paintings

Smugglers Bay 12x12" Oil on Canvas by Richard Robinson

Teacher Painting

Smugglers Bay 12x12" Oil on Canvas by Richard Robinson

Smugglers Bay iPad Sketch

Teacher Painting

Smugglers Bay iPad Sketch

Smugglers Bay 12x12" Oil on Canvas by Richard Robinson

Teacher Painting

Smugglers Bay 12x12" Oil on Canvas by Richard Robinson

Smugglers Bay New Zealand

Resource

Smugglers Bay New Zealand

Smugglers Bay by Cheryl Bollen, Whangarei NZ

Student Painting

Smugglers Bay by Cheryl Bollen, Whangarei NZ

Artist: Cheryl Bollen

Ellen’s smugglers bay

Student Painting

Ellen’s smugglers bay

Artist: Ellen Sockolov

My second painting in this class

Student Painting

My second painting in this class

Artist: Alisair George

Smugglers bay

Student Painting

Smugglers bay

Artist: Anita Costi

Smugglers Bay Acrylic on canvas

Student Painting

Smugglers Bay Acrylic on canvas

Artist: Brian Caesar

Smugglers Cove by Sharon Pearce

Student Painting

Smugglers Cove by Sharon Pearce

Artist: Sharon Pearce

Smuggler Bay Digital Version

Student Painting

Smuggler Bay Digital Version

Artist: Anne-Dore Leisering

Rockwash

Student Painting

Rockwash

Artist: Denise Ladouceur

Smugglers Bay by JOSE FELIX

Student Painting

Smugglers Bay by JOSE FELIX

Some really nice work in here Jose. Particularly nice colours with a warm feel to the whole thing. The main rock and the waves look great. The section that the tree grows upon could be a little darker. Beautiful sky with billowing cloud. Great stuff!

Smugglers Bay by Nancy Newton

Student Painting

Smugglers Bay by Nancy Newton

Hi Nancy, nice work. Good colour, drawing and brushwork. Tree looks a little odd stuck onto a rock of lighter value - the rock there should be the same value as the trunk. Also be mindful of those little white spots of canvas showing through. Looks like it might be the result of a canvas that's a little too absorbent. A coat of gesso should fix that for the next painting, or simply be more aware of it and use more paint.

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Product Reviews

Turning an ordinary photo into something special with invented light was brilliant. The planning made all the difference.
Aisha Khan
This taught me how to creatively improve references. The final painting has so much more impact now.
Leila Moreau
Loved this one! Great value in learning how to enhance average photos. Rafael Santos.
Rafael Santos
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