Painting for beginners - HeARTy Tips with Silke

Life can get pretty full on sometimes. With family, work and life in general it can take all your energy and wear you down.

There’s loads of benefits of art on your well-being and it’s been proven that creative people are happier! So I’ve put together a list of 5 reasons why art is good for you, and I also give you 4 ways you can lead a happier, healthier and smarter life with art!

A lot of people feel that they can’t be creative and therefore never even try doing something artistic. Maybe that's you?

In this article, I unlock the secret behind becoming a confident and creative artist without any prior experience. All it takes is belief in one’s creative potential and a good teacher to guide you.

You’ll get to enjoy discovering your creativity and all the many benefits of painting like the enjoyment of the process, the feeling of accomplishment, a massive confidence boost and improved well-being ... and create art that you love!

Prepping your canvas before applying acrylic paint on it is a crucial part of the painting process. 

I explain what gesso primer is, tell you how to gesso a canvas, best brushes to use and even how to prime a canvas without gesso!

If you have paintings you’re not happy with or maybe have a few used canvases that you feel are going to waste, I'll show you how you can reuse old canvases by applying gesso on them and turning them into blank new canvases that can be re-painted and re-used.

If you’re just getting started painting, getting the right art supplies can be confusing and difficult.

I’ve compiled a short list of the most basic art supplies you’ll need, as a beginner, to get you started with painting.

You can get some good quality art supplies at affordable rates so you can enjoy the process of painting instead of worrying about getting the right supplies!

FREE Online painting tutorial - Step by step Spring Poppies

Looking for an easy painting tutorial for beginners?

Watch my free tutorial to get step by step instructions to paint a field of poppies.

A fun, quick way to learn some basic painting techniques and get creative.

Perfect for beginners, great for all ages and fun to do together!

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert painter, you’re bound to make mistakes once your brush touches the canvas.

I have compiled a list of some quick and easy fixes for some common painting mistakes.

With these fixes you can get rid of any boo - boo’s in your work and end up with a painting you actually love!

Do you have canvas paintings you’d like to hang but you’re not sure how to hang them? Or maybe you’re confused by all the different options?

I’ll give you five ways to hang your canvas paintings like a pro! You’ll quickly get the hang of all of these (pun intended) since they’re effortless and simple to follow.

You’ll be enjoying gorgeous art covered walls in no time!

Tired of the Daily Grind? Learn 5 Ways to get you Up & Painting

Are you stuck in an endless loop of work, chores & then more work? Want to paint more but never seem to have the time?

Here are 5 ways to help you break the cycle through painting.

We’ll show you how to make time for painting in your busy schedules so you can enjoy the fun and therapeutic benefits of being creative.

Learn how to use a Fan Brush and some fun things you can paint with them!

Watch this tutorial to learn the basics of how to use a fan brush and what you can do with them. A fan brush can be a little daunting if you're not sure how to use it, but can be THE Most Fun Brush to paint with once you do!

I'll show you just how easy they are to use and some of the cool brush strokes and effects you can get with them. You'll have so much fun, you wont want to use any other brushes ever again!

FREE Online painting tutorial - Step by step Christmas Tree

Looking for an easy online painting tutorial for beginners? 

Watch my free tutorial to get step by step instructions to paint a Christmas Tree. A fun, quick way to learn some basic techniques and get creative painting. 

Perfect for beginners, great for all ages and fun to do together!

Not sure how to use a color wheel? Struggling to learn how to mix colours? Unsure how to choose colors that work well together?

This tutorial will help you understand how to use a color wheel so you can learn more about color mixing and easily mix the colors you want. And you can also use it to learn what colors will look great together for your next masterpiece. Colour will never be easier!

Learn how to protect your artwork so you can keep it looking colourful, vibrant and protected from damage. 

In this video I show you the method I use to keep my art in the best condition and protected against potential damage including smudging, fading, moisture, dirt, dust or discolouration!

Whether your work of art is acrylic paint, water colour, pencil, charcoal, chalk or pastel, this easy method works for just about any medium so you can keep your art looking gorgeous and keep it protected from potential damage!