Painting with Wilson Bickford

Wilson Bickford is a nationally-known artist and instructor, who has been conducting painting workshops for over 20 years. Primarily a self-taught artist, his easy-going style has earned him thousands of satisfied students, thus proving his philosophy that "ANYONE can learn to paint". He works in Acrylic, Watercolor and Pen & Ink, with Oils being his personal favorite and most requested workshop medium. His painting tutorials on YouTube have received millions of viewings and he is the author of "Wildlife Landscapes You Can Paint" (North Light Books). This 13-episode series features a variety of different landscapes and studies sure to interest both the novice and experienced artist.

Sat, Apr 20 7:30 A.M. Swan Duet, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

Wilson demonstrates his "Paint Smart, Not Hard" technique to create a pair of graceful waterflow.

Sat, Apr 27 7:30 A.M. Swan Duet, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

Wilson demonstrates his "Paint Smart, Not Hard" technique to create a pair of graceful waterflow.

Sat, May 4 7:30 A.M. Evening Palms     NH Create (11.4)

The sun's about to slip below the horizon, and the evening palms are swaying in the breeze.

Sat, May 11 7:30 A.M. Snow Glow, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

It's cold and blustery outside, and a red barn sits in a snowy pasture waiting for the farmer to take care of the evening's chores.

Sat, May 18 7:30 A.M. Snow Glow, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

It's cold and blustery outside, and a red barn sits in a snowy pasture waiting for the farmer to take care of the evening's chores.

Sat, May 25 7:30 A.M. Misty Morning Haze     NH Create (11.4)

Wilson focuses on his technique of creating a hazy atmospheric look with this early summer sunrise painting of a farmer's pasture, complete with a distant rustic barn.

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