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Welcome to the YouTube Gazette - Issue 2023/30

July 24, 2023

Join us on YouTube at 5:30 Central time for a PREMIERE event

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A Riot of Colors - Learn to Paint a Stunning Landscape with a Palette Knife


In this palette knife acrylic painting tutorial, you'll learn how to create a stunning landscape that captures the beauty of nature in a riot of colors. You'll follow step-by-step instructions to paint a majestic tree with burgundy, red, and purple leaves overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a bed of flowers in the foreground.


New or experienced in palette knife painting, discover tips and techniques to create vibrant, life-celebrating artwork. You'll learn how to use a palette knife to create texture and depth in your painting, how to blend colors to create a rich and complex palette, how to add movement and drama to the sky and the ocean.


Let's create "A Riot of Colors" together!



Join us for the premiere here at 5:30 Central - https://youtu.be/9GQCn-_tOTo

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Related Tutorials

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Paint a Quick Landscape with Azaleas and Lake


Discover the beauty of landscape painting with Ginger's expert guidance! Join her on an artistic journey through a picturesque scene featuring a serene lake, winding path, and vibrant azalea flowers. This engaging tutorial is perfect for aspiring acrylic artists, offering step-by-step instructions to create an impressive 8x10 masterpiece.


Unveil the secrets of effective painting layout, and understand how brush stroke direction can elevate your artwork. Dive into the world of color complements and witness how they breathe life into your designs.


Prepare to be amazed as Ginger skillfully transforms a simple old painting into a rejuvenated masterpiece, unlocking your full creative potential along the way. Experience the joy of bringing landscapes to life on canvas as Ginger's warm and encouraging teaching style empowers you to paint with confidence.


Painted on an 8x10 wrapped canvas, this 2-Cookie lesson is available for free on YouTube.

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Ginger's Arboretum


Dive into a tapestry of vibrant colors as you bring to life an array of stunning flowers, each petal an expressive brushstroke. Marvel at the artful dance of colorful reflections, adding depth and dimension to your masterpiece.


With Ginger's expert guidance, unleash your creativity and embrace the beauty of nature's bounty in this captivating acrylic painting experience. Let your artistic journey bloom with "Ginger's Arboretum" and watch your skills flourish as you paint with passion and finesse.


It is an 8x10 2-Cookie tutorial for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.

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Do you remember this tutorial?

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Country River in the Early Autumn

by Frits Thaulow


Yearning for the crisp breeze and the golden hues of fall? Look no further! Join acclaimed artist Ginger Cook as she takes you on a captivating journey through the enchanting "Country River in the Early Autumn" by the revered old master, Frits Thaulow.


Ginger's step-by-step instructions will empower you to paint with confidence and create a keepsake that will adorn your home with pride. Embrace the soothing effects of art as you lose yourself in the creative process. As you follow Ginger's lead, gain fascinating insights into the life and techniques of Frits Thaulow, the revered master who inspired this scenic masterpiece.


Join Ginger for this 11x14 3-Cookie tutorial for our Blue and Purple Members.

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What's the Latest and Upcoming Tutorials

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Italian Garden Pathway


Immerse yourself in the radiant splendor of the sunny season with our latest professional step-by-step video tutorial, "Stroll through the Tuscan Garden." Rendered in the creative tradition of Thomas Kinkade, the unmatched virtuoso of shade and brightness, celebrated for his garden portraits.


Let the joy of an everlasting summer fill your surroundings as you explore the enchanting charm of a path adorned with flowers that touch the soul. This creation is a part of our esteemed Garden Academy collection. This 12x16 artistic jewel will serve as the perfect addition to your steadily flourishing gallery of wall art.


This is a 12x16 3-Cookie tutorial exclusively for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.



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A Day at the Races


Jon and I fondly recall the vibrant era of the mid-1950s when Go Cart racing first revved its engines in sunny Southern California. This acrylic painting tutorial, aptly named "A Day at the Races", pays a spirited tribute to this exciting sport, complete with an inferred gathering of zealous spectators, cheering on their favorite racers. It's like stepping into a day outside the constraints of time.


We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in the creation of this 12x24 artwork, a veritable kaleidoscope of colors and joy. Come, experience the thrill and vibrancy of Go Cart racing through the strokes of your brush!


This will be a12x24 Box of Cookies (plus a splash of milk) tutorial exclusively for our Purple Members.


(the video will be available shortly)

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Join us today at our Academy of Fine Art and Acrylic Painting!

ATTENTION ALL PURPLE MEMBERS

Trip Photos and Videos will be added!

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Get ready for TONS of new trip photos as soon as we get all the computers and cameras sorted out. Have you seen the blogs? https://royalpurplemember.com/blog-listings/

Challenge #1 - Member Photos


Be sure to check out the magnificent work on the first Royal Purple Member Challenge at:


https://royalpurplemember.com/challenge-1-colored-blocks-rpm-paintings/

Challenge #2 has STARTED!


The next Challenge was announced in the RPM Forum at https://royalpurplemember.com/community/challenges/ so be sure to check it out!


There are some amazing photos coming in and we can't wait to share them with you and come up with a winner.


Remember that submissions will be accepted until August 15th.

Karen Little Scholarship Fund

Third Quarter

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Hey there! For every generous $25 donation you make between June 1 and August 31, you'll get a "ticket" in the bowl. It's our little way of saying thank you!


At the end of the quarter, we'll gather up all those donations and give each $25 donor their very own ticket number. The excitement builds!


Then, join us for a live YouTube show where we'll do the drawing. The lucky first person picked gets to choose their favorite painting from the available options for the quarter. Keep in mind, even if you have multiple tickets, you can only win one painting per quarter. Ready to donate? Just use the links below, or find them on our homepage at AcrylicPaintingWithGingerCook.com. Thank you, and Happy donating! 


Third Quarter Choices -

Non-Tutorial Original Ginger Cook Paintings!


Donation Links for Our Online Art Academy

Click here to use PayPal to Make Donations

For those that have made donations in the past, we really do appreciate it very, very much. It has made the world of difference to numerous students and helped them with more than their artwork.


Please feel free to use the two links above to make donations and this year, we will be having a drawing for a Ginger Cook original painting at the end of each quarter. We "pull" a ticket from a bowl, and the lucky winner has a pick from 4 paintings.

Click here to use Stripe to Make Donations

We will have 3 drawings each quarter and for each $25 you donate during the quarter, you will have a ticket in the "bowl". The more you donate, the more tickets you will have in the bowl.


Our quarters are:


  • December 1 to February 28
  • March 1 to May 31
  • June 1 to August 31
  • September 1 to November 31

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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.

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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