Concept To Canvas

One of the main topics I addressed was a common question from art students about how to paint rocks underwater. My initial response was a straightforward "you don't," which might have seemed slightly blunt. However, I explained that successful painting is about understanding fundamental principles like values, colors, and edges. It's about more than the specific subject, like underwater rocks, but these core elements. I pointed out that focusing too much on painting underwater rocks can cause one to miss the critical components that make a painting look realistic. For example, to depict rocks under water effectively, you need to use more muted colors, softer edges, and closer-together values. I also emphasized the importance of drawing and observing how rocks appear flatter as they recede underwater. We then broadened the discussion to painting various subjects, including trees. I advised against getting caught up in the specifics, like whether you're painting a spruce or an oak. Inste

Welcome back to "Concept to Canvas," and join us as we delve into the world of landscapes, colors, and techniques with expert artist insights. In this episode, I am in the stunning White Mountains of Arizona. Amidst the green aspens and pine trees, we'll tackle the challenge of making a predominantly green landscape exciting and vibrant. Learn how to observe and mix your own greens, avoid store-bought crutches, and leverage the changing light to add variety and depth to your paintings. Plus, get tips on the importance of painting from life and making color swatches outdoors. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: ⁠https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration⁠ Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website ⁠svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/⁠ Instagram ⁠www.instagram.com/svagrikart/⁠ Facebook ⁠business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart⁠

Are you painting for excellence or just to fill a space on the wall? Often I hear students speak about having to paint in certain dimensions, but bigger isn't always better... To sign up for a free webinar, check out: ⁠https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration⁠ Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website ⁠svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/⁠ Instagram ⁠www.instagram.com/svagrikart/⁠ Facebook ⁠business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart⁠

Painters are often tempted to over explain their subject by going into detail. But too many details muddies the character of the painting. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

A vital part of creativity is allowing yourself time everyday to pause and reflect. Here I discuss my philosophy of alone time and how I carve out time every day to achieve it. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but you can improve how fast you paint, which is particularly important if you are a plain air painter, if you practice consistently.   To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

When you write a paper, the best place to begin is with an outline, an overview of what you would like to say. Similarly with painting, especially plein air painting, you ought to focus on the big ideas, the whole picture, instead of getting bogged down with one aspect of the painting. To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

I get asked by the students at our academy about brushwork and how much it matters, and that answer depends on your level.  To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

Depending on the type of landscape you are painting, shadows in the distance may not necessarily always be lighter... To sign up for a free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

As painters, we are all illusionists, but how ought we to go about creating the illusion of light? In this episode I offer you some ways to improve your understanding and application of light in paintings.  To sign up for this free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

After a long hiatus, we are back on the Concept to Canvas podcast with a rather unusual episode! In my recent webinar, "4 Key Mistakes to Avoid when Painting Rocks," I was asked a question regarding how to paint rocks underwater, and elaborate on my answer in this episode.  To sign up for this free webinar, check out: https://gaborsvagrik.easywebinar.live/registration Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

In this episode I discuss best practices for dealing with our short comings when producing art.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

In this episode I discuss my favorite cameras for shooting out in the field.  For my Blog post about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 VII: https://svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/2021/5/8/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx-100-vii  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

One way to approach a painting is to consider what object (be it a color, person, animal, etc.) you want to be the star of your piece.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos and more! Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

Quality should always trump quantity when it comes to painting. Perhaps working on a smaller canvas would help refine your painting skills. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart/

While all art needs a solid foundation on which to begin, once you have the fundamentals mastered there is no limit to where your creative journey will take you. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart/

After years of attending and teaching workshops, I often get asked the same questions and see artists struggling with the same common issues, five of which I discuss here. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

Are you immersed in what you paint? In this episode I emphasize the importance of spending time with your subject and absorbing your surroundings.  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

Gabor contemplates on how every teacher has a unique way of presenting a subject, but cautions students against jumping around from instructor, to instructor, to instructor, and so on. Find a few instructors that really speak to you, and dive deep with them. Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

A good frame should highlight the beauty of your painting, but how much is too much when it comes to choosing the right frame?  Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/  Facebook www.facebook.com/svagrikfineart