Welcome to the YouTube Gazette - Issue 2023/03
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Join us next Monday at 5:30 pm Central for a new tropical bird painting to add to your collection. | |
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There will not be a Live or Premiere YouTube show today.
Ginger and Jon are recuperating from their honeymoon and working diligently on the exciting plans they have for YouTube and the Academy in 2023.
Ginger was very prolific in her painting on the cruise and has literally dozens of her masterpieces to share with us. However, the process of sorting, filming, editing, and scheduling is a monumental task and is taking a bit of time.
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Tutorials you may have missed | |
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Endangered Koala
Enjoy this colorful lesson of an adorable koala. Ginger provides the step-by-step instruction to bring the little one to life.
This January, 2020, original was auctioned off to benefit the animals needing help down under. Over 95% of the proceeds were donated to rescue groups in Australia. There were also t-shirts, mugs, and totes that contributed to the donation.
This is on a 9x12 canvas and is a 2-Cookie lesson available for free on YouTube.
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Mardi Gras Mask - IAMA
Mardi Gras is only 5 weeks away and here is another fundraising event for the International Art Museum of America.
It is a 9X12 2-Cookie tutorial on YouTube.
More masks can be found on YouTube at Easy Acrylic Abstract Mardi Gras Mask and Mardi Gras Mask & the Queen's Birthday Bash and
How to Paint a Mardi Gras Mask
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Renoir's Girl at the Table
This video acrylic painting tutorial, led by Ginger Cook as your Personal Art Coach, will focus on capturing Pierre-Auguste Renoir's work's light and playful atmosphere. The tutorial would discuss the color palette, brushstrokes, and layering techniques used by Renoir, as well as how to paint the subject, table, and background to create a sense of place and bring the painting to life. The tutorial would be a great way to learn how to paint in the style of Renoir and capture the essence of his art.
Red, Pink, and Purple Members will paint along on this 8x10 2-Cookie tutorial.
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Ode to Coffee
In this video acrylic painting tutorial, we will be learning how to paint an old-fashioned coffee grinder and a burlap bag of coffee beans. The painting will also feature a blue coffee mug. The tutorial will cover the basics of acrylic painting, including color mixing, brushstrokes, and blending techniques. We will also be discussing how to create a realistic texture for the burlap bag of coffee beans and how to create the illusion of depth in the painting. By the end of the tutorial, you will have the skills and knowledge to create your own beautiful acrylic painting of a coffee scene.
This 9x12 3-Cookie lesson is available to Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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Niagara Falls
In this video acrylic painting lesson, Ginger Cook, a Personal Art Coach, guides viewers through the process of recreating the stunning Niagara Falls artwork by Frederic Edwin Church. Cook offers personal art coaching to the academy's red, blue, and purple members, providing detailed instruction and tips to help each student achieve their best work. The lesson for the Blue and Purple Members focuses on acrylic painting techniques and how to capture the movement and energy of the falls in your own painting. Whether you're new to "water" or an experienced painter, this lesson offers valuable insights and inspiration for creating your own beautiful interpretation of Niagara Falls.
Join Ginger for this 9x12 4-Cookie tutorial exclusively for our Blue and Purple Members.
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What's the Latest and Upcoming Tutorials | |
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Portrait of a Shih Tzu
A portrait of a Shih Tzu painted with acrylics on a 12x12 stretched canvas in an impressionistic style that is a bright and colorful piece of art. The Shih Tzu, with its long, fluffy coat and playful personality, will be depicted with loose, expressive brushstrokes in a range of hues. Ginger has focused on the dog's expressive face, capturing its unique features and character with bold strokes of paint.
The background is kept simple, allowing the dog to be the piece's main focus. Overall, this portrait will be a vibrant and lively depiction of this beloved breed, full of energy and personality.
This 12x12 3-Cookie tutorial is for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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Brushes...
What Can They Do for You?
In this video, Ginger Cook, a professional artist, and instructor, demonstrates the use of various acrylic paintbrushes and their capabilities. She explains the different shapes, sizes, and bristle types and how they can be used to create different effects in acrylic painting. She shows how a flat brush can be used for broad strokes and filling in large areas, while a round brush can be used for fine details and creating thin lines. She also explains how different bristle types, such as synthetic or natural, can affect the final result. Throughout the video, Cook provides helpful tips and techniques for using acrylic paintbrushes, making it an informative and valuable resource for those interested in acrylic painting.
This 1-Cookie tutorial will be for our Yellow, Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
(the video will be available after 11:30 am on Friday)
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Final Days to Purchase the Ginger Cook
2023 Calendars
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We offered two sizes this year and plan on the same for next. We were only able to offer the larger to the North America market but will see what we can do for next year.
Look for more great paintings in next year's calendar...we have already designed over 30 lessons for this year! and many more to come.
We will be expanding our downloadable lesson library for those that just want to purchase a lesson or two.
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Okay, we have not added anything new this time, but we have some great designs and ideas that are in the works and will be released soon.
Just a reminder that our 2023 Calendar will be on sale only through the month of January, then it will be removed permanently from our store.
You can check out the beautiful paintings included in the calendar at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dFUWCuN_6Ys
Each year, we will be producing a calendar that will be available through January of the year it's for.
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JON: Flying back to Houston, Texas, from Sydney, Australia, was a long and tiring journey, but it was well worth it. The initial 15-hour flight to Los Angeles was quite comfortable, thanks to the spacious seats and the in-flight entertainment system. The airline offered various movies, TV shows, and music to choose from, which helped pass the time. Additionally, the flight attendants were friendly and attentive, ensuring that all passengers were well taken care of.
GINGER: were we on the same flight? My right leg and lower back were killing me. I had to climb over those so-called comfortable seats, like a disabled acrobat, to get to the aisle. Odd food too! I am just grateful for the cookie, as I gave Jon the rest of my meal.
JON: The view from the window was breathtaking as we flew over the Pacific Ocean. The clear blue skies and the endless expanse of water below made for a serene and peaceful experience. The clouds looked like giant cotton balls, as if someone had taken a handful of fluffy white material and thrown it into the sky. It was a magical sight and one that we will never forget.
GINGER: WHAT CLOUDS? Jon had the window seat, with his face and camera pressed against the pane blocking my view. All the window did for me was put a glare on my TV screen.
JON: After landing in Los Angeles, we had a 2-hour layover before boarding our connecting flight to Houston. The layover was just enough time to grab a quick bite and stretch our legs before returning to the plane. The final leg of the journey was just as comfortable as the first, and before we knew it, we were touching down in Houston. Overall, it was a long but enjoyable journey, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
GINGER: Again, there was not a bit to eat since the crummy meal on the plane from Australia. We landed at the international airport terminal and had to get to the other side of the airport in less than 2 hours. We had to find our bags, see where to drop them off in a hidden location of the LAX airport, then go through customs, followed by the TSA check line, where my body kept setting off the scanner. I was like the passenger I just hate who had a phone in their pocket and stopped the entire line behind them because they don't remember putting it there. Only it was not just my phone but apparently my leg brace just under my right knee. You know the leg that was giving me fits on the 15 hr never-ending flight back home from Sidney. Well, the brace has more than velcro and kept setting off their scanner thingy, but I didn't remember I had it on. Oh, and they wanted a lady TSA agent to do a body pat, but she was on a break, and no one could find her.
Meanwhile, the time is ticking away, and our plane going back to Houston will leave soon, and I keep setting off these stupid alarms. Oh, did I mention part of this airport safari required us to go outside in the rain for a block before going back inside? We did make it to the terminal on time, thanks to a lovely gal who had picked me up in a wheelchair from the gate from Sidney, and even with her pushing me and getting in the physically challenged line, which is supposed to be faster, we barely made it. Jon's idea of some lovely snacks at the gate was to find us a bottle of water and cheese crackers; I am just saying we had a totally different ride home, though we were on the same plane. Thanks for letting me vent. Art Hugs, and glad to be back.
JON: Well, as you can see, it's all about the state of mind...and the window seat!
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ATTENTION ALL PURPLE MEMBERS - SOON! | |
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Purple Members - Look for an email specifically for you within the next week.
We have set up an email group just for our Purple Members, so be looking for just a quick email so we can see who's actually getting and reading them. Look for one this week!
Out of all the Purple Members that we have registered, we have only heard from about 25% of you! Not to worry, we will be moving forward with our plans and getting started the first of the year with some new benefits for what will be known as the Royal Purple Member plan.
Use Contact Us, and put PURPLE in the subject line so we can add you to the all-important list!
We have a challenge for you! This will be just a small sampling of the fun and educational things coming your way!
Ginger and Jon will be looking at the answers from the quiz and then give their opinions and the reasoning behind their choices. Look for this soon!
We have asked the Purple Members what they want to learn or what they are finding challenging in their paintings. So, with this in mind, we have a challenge for you that requires you to visit our website and look at a painting by Edmund Tarbell in our new series..."What can we learn from the Masters of yesteryear?"
These will be fun little exercises that will teach you to look at the paintings of the masters and notice some of the more subtle techniques that they employed in their artwork.
We want more Purples to participate before we discuss the answers.
Where are you, PURPLES?
Visit our website to participate!
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What am I going to paint next??? | |
Searching for your next project can be daunting. There are so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming. | |
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By Subject
We've tried to make it a bit easier with our Category Lists on the website. By selecting Lesson Listing on the menu and then clicking on View Our Lessons by Subject or Size, you are greeted with 22 subjects. Once you click on a subject like Animals, it is then broken down into sub-categories (Dogs, Cats, Horses, etc.) so you can be more specific.
You can also get there by going to https://www.acrylicpaintingwithgingercook.com/category-lists/.
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By Cookie
What if you've just completed a Box of Cookie lesson and need to do something less difficult? Or you don't feel like you're ready for something complicated? Or maybe you're ready to step up to a more challenging tutorial?
Easy peasy. Just keep scrolling down on the Category Lists page to find the lessons sorted by Cookies.
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By Size
Have a specific canvas size you want to paint? Keep scrolling. We also broke them down by size.
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Are you looking to improve your acrylic painting skills and take your art to the next level?
Look no further! Our professional art coach, Ginger Cook, is here to help you reach your artistic potential. With personalized written advice or a video that illustrates her point and critiques, our coach will guide you through the process of creating beautiful acrylic paintings.
Sign up for our coaching program today and start your journey toward becoming a master painter!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to us through our Contact Us form and we'll be happy to help. | |
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Are you facing challenges with your artwork? Are you looking for personalized help and advice? You can find help a lot faster with Personal Art Coaching, so this is something that you will want to keep in mind as you navigate your way through the jungle of art. We are also working on a new product that might be of interest to you in the future.
Please use Contact Us on the new site if you have any questions or if we can help you with the new site.
Thank you, and remember, we are here to help you succeed! Please use the Contact Us form for any questions. Do NOT use Facebook, Messenger, or any other form of communication.
Ginger, Jon, and the Stuffy Staff
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