Watch how Bill highlights this tree, and how loose he keeps the details. You need an open brush to make this happen and a very light touch. Most cheaply made brushes won't stay open and you end up with mud around your trees instead of this delicate lace-like highlighting. Pay particularly attention to what Bill says right at the very end of the clip when he says "we walk … [Read more...]

Bill gives you a simple tip on how to keep your palette organized. Bill used the same palette layout that the Renaissance Old Masters used such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Bill knew what he was doing. He had been schooled by the best. … [Read more...]

It's all about the thickness of your paint. You start with a thick paint, then you thin it down as you add more layers on top. How many layers can you put on a painting? More than you think, if you start with the right paint and then manage it throughout the painting. In Bill's videos he's generally using just two layers of paint, but those who really know how to use … [Read more...]