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New Lesson 'The Lion' now available on MJS TV

  In a quest to find something unusual and interesting, something that would challenge you (and me!), I came across this magnificent photo. I just love everything about this subject. There is some...

New Lesson 'Formal Garden' Now Available on MJS Tv

I love history and there is something wonderful about visiting a Formal Garden, inspiration is around every corner. I can just imagine Pride and Prejudice's Mr Darcy walking hand in hand with Eliz...

New Lesson 'A Bright Winters Day' Now Available On MJS TV

There are some interesting parts to this scene which are fun to paint, when you know what you're doing!  The two things I'm asked most often are, " How can I paint realistic water" and " How do I ...

55th Painting Lesson now available on MJS Tv! Silver Teapot

When looking for interesting subjects to use for painting lessons, not only do I look for something challenging and fun to paint but also a subject that sits well with the current lesson library. T...

49th lesson now live on MJS Tv! Winter Light

I like painting winter scenes, I always have. I don't know whether it's because of the contrasting detail of the delicate twigs and branches and the smooth pillow like snow on the ground or the co...

My Latest Lesson - Gondolas!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know about the release of my latest lesson Venice Gondolas! One of the things I love about teaching painting is the variety of subjects I get to work on. It's ...

New Lesson St. Ives is now available on MJS Tv

A couple of years ago I painted a scene for my YouTube channel that was so popular that I have since been inundated with requests for it to be filmed as a full lesson. This isn't the same scene bu...

New Lesson 'Beachy Head Lighthouse' is now available.

  Beachy Head is a famous landmark in East Sussex, England. It's a stunning location that I know well having holidayed in the surrounding area with my family many times since the kids were small. ...

Winter Stag Lesson Now Live!

This beautiful majestic Stag stands tall and proud among this magical frosty landscape. The air is cold and the crunch underfoot makes him look up. Always alert he observes you as you do him. So p...

New Lesson on MJS Tv Autumn Rays

 "Autumn Rays" Lesson 37 There's something about autumn that makes me want to slip on my boots, warm coat, scarf and just walk. Especially on days like this where the setting sun creates a ...