In this video I will talk about composition tips to design a better, stronger painting. I will share Charles Reid's formula for success with every painting. These tips apply to all mediums including oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, pastel and collage!

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is the "Becoming a Successful Artist" book. Then the James Gurney book is https://amzn.to/49Z1Cle

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My favorite supplies(contain affiliate links and I make a small commission when you purchase something):
My favorite shirt to paint in, lounge in, eat out in it has a built in bra and I LOVE it! https://shrsl.com/41may
Paint Puck https://bit.ly/3ktdbcl
PAPER
Hippie Crafter Paper https://tinyurl.com/29tatwcn
140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Paper https://bit.ly/38CA8r8
Fluid Cold Press Watercolor Paper (Cheaper Option for paper) https://bit.ly/39wUVwN
PAINT
M Graham Napthol Red https://bit.ly/3OPm667
Winsor & Newton Colors... Burnt Sienna Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Blue Winsor Violet Green Gold https://bit.ly/3LvzJFb
Daniel Smith Colors: DS Lamp Black DS Holbein Aureolin Daniel Smith Permanent Green Light https://bit.ly/3y3FqGF
Wisp brush set https://amzn.to/2MMbw4A
Silver black velvet brushes I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.
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Asian Sumi Hake Brush Set https://bit.ly/3OMIWv3
Scrubber Brushes https://bit.ly/3rXGt7h
Princeton Velvetouch Size 4 Long Round https://bit.ly/3s1BWRl
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid https://bit.ly/3vWq8Rk
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen in Black https://bit.ly/3vtHrKw
White Gel Pen https://bit.ly/3s4lfol
Kemper Fluid Writing Pen https://tinyurl.com/27zzsv8u
I've also been using Holbein Soft Tape from Holbein. I have found if I leave this tape on my paper too long, it leave sticky residue. Otherwise, I LOVE it! https://bit.ly/3OMGJ2J
Elmer's Foam Board . https://bit.ly/3F9v0qv
Pallette https://bit.ly/3F0DGzk
Micron Archival Pens Micron archival pens https://tinyurl.com/4w9yutcs
Dot or Splat Spray Bottles Stampendous has one at https://bit.ly/3MFyWlj but I haven't tried that one yet. https://www.artacademylive.com/monthl... You have to scroll down and look for 'dot bottles'
https://everettswatercolors.com/art_s... also has dot spray bottles. I think I like these a LITTLE better than the Tom Lynch ones.

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Storage Bench for Art Supplies https://amzn.to/32IJCdU
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