Painting Light & Shadow: Part 1, Light

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*Never AI, always human. Any errors are my own.*

Here's the first part of my two-part series on painting light and shadow: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/painting-light-and-shadow-part-1

Help Me with My Self-Portrait!

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I need a little help with this portrait. Can you? https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/help-me-with-my-self-portrait

Leading the Eye: A Myth?

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Does a good painting really "lead the eye"? https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/leading-the-eye-the-myth

Want to Become a Better Painter? Interview Yourself!

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Here's one way to become a better painter: https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/want-to-become-a-better-painter-interview

Four Disney Artists Paint a Tree--En Plein Air!

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Here's a video of four Disney artists (1950s) heading out to paint a tree! https://mchesleyjohnson.substack.com/p/four-disney-artists-paint-a-tree