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Alternative Styles

In this section you will find a variety of subject matter inspired by some fabulous artists, allowing us to expand our repertoire, and have some fun while learning new techniques and painting with ...

New Lesson 'Dog on a Log' Now available on MJS Tv

  I’ve been looking for another animal scene to paint for some time now. This one, with its shallow depth of field, caught my eye. I love how the dog stands out, with the sharpness of his fur con...

New Lesson ' Classical Flowers' Now Available on MJS Tv

 Classical Flowers is the first painting in the Alternative Style Category. I wanted to explore a different style to my usual highly detailed photorealistic paintings. I often admire loosely paint...

New Lesson 'Feeling Fruity' Now Available on MJS Tv

A Tropical Vibrant Fruity Cocktail. Follow along while I teach you how to paint this refreshing summery cocktail. Moving away from my landscape paintings for a while, I was drawn to this image wit...

Translated Tutorial Library

We are in the process of subtitling and translating all of the lessons on MJS Tv in to multiple languages. Several have already been subtitled and translated including our free lesson. Some of thes...

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Beginner Tutorial Library

Beginner Lesson Introduction There are currently 19 beginner lessons available on MJS Tv with more being  added regularly.     How to paint fine lines  How to paint perfect foliage  How ...

New Lesson 'Sunshine & Puddles' Now Available on MJS Tv

I was drawn to this scene after having many requests to include puddles in my lesson library. Despite the sun shining in this scene the sky retains a post-rain moodiness. Tyre tracks in the mud an...

Bonus Content Available on MJS Tv, Technical Exercises.

    I'm excited to announce I have new content now available on MJS TV. In these videos, I will teach you the technical elements of painting in greater detail.   These exercise videos have been req...