When painting roses on oil canvas, start with an undertone and use a model of rose, making sure to note that the petals of roses overlap. Find out how to add stems and leaves to paintings of roses with help from an artist in this free video on painting roses on oil canvas. Expert: Carlos Navarro Contact: www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/c/carlosnavarro Bio: Carlos Navarro is an artist and history teacher at Design and Architecture Senior High, in Miami, Fla., who was born in Havana, Cuba. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Decorative Painting Techniques : How to Faux Paint Granite
Faux painting a surface to look like granite is done using a combination of sponge painting and splatter painting within a taped-off area. Create a natural-looking granite surface with helpful tips from a professional artist in this free video on painting techniques. Expert: Martitia Inman Contact: www.igotchacovered.com Bio: Martitia (Tish) Inman currently runs the decorative painting firm Gotcha Covered with her son Jesse Ganteaume in Gallatin, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri labarge