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For the student who is just starting to paint the Jenkins style of Floral painting, the Poppy flower is a good one to start with. The Poppy teaches how to paint all the basic strokes and is considered the easiest Jenkins style flower to paint. Cheerful Daisies are added to this Poppy bouquet.
Today Gary paints one of his favorite subjects, an exotic Bird. The background is just plain White, which makes this brightly colored Macaw really stand out. Once you learn to paint the Macaw feathers, you can paint almost any Bird. This painting is really easy to do.
A beautiful forest waterfall scene is painted today. Gary demonstrates how to paint a snow capped mountain tucked way behind the lush foliage. A waterfall cascades down to the stream below. Large rocks surround the stream. This peaceful scene makes you want to visit there.
Today's painting is demonstrated by Gary. The bold shape of the Bird of Paradise flower and leaves are so unusual which makes for a very striking composition. This dramatic flower really shows off when painted on a White background. Very easy to paint.
The painting demonstrated today is so soft and romantic with its lace border. Gary paints his trademark style of Roses that he is so well known for. Pastel Tea Roses, small lavender colored flowers, buds and leaves make a beautiful composition.
Today Gary invites you to paint along with him as he shows you how to paint this lovely, graceful Dutch Iris. Beautiful shades of Blues, Mauves and Pink are used. Long graceful curved leaves compliment the flowers. A nice soft colored border and a tiny butterfly complete the composition.
For this charming painting today, Gary demonstrates how to paint a cute little Sparrow tucked into the lush branches of Greenery. A nice arched border surrounds the composition. The branches of the foliage break over the border edges for an interesting composition. This is a very easy painting to do.
Today Gary makes up the composition by painting from fresh flowers. You can paint your own bouquet using all the techniques he shows you. It is so much fun to create your own composition, using whatever flowers and colors you like.
Today's lesson is another floral painting that Gary created using fresh flowers. Use all the techniques for the brush strokes he shows and you will be able to create your own fresh flower painting. A lot of the fun is in being able to grow your own flowers and to paint whenever you feel the inspiration.
Onions are so much fun to paint. Today Gary demonstrates how to paint the beautiful colors and shapes of the Onions to make them very realistic looking. Onions are a fun and interesting subject to paint.
Gary paints a dramatic waterfall today. The bold, rich colors of the rocks with their bright accent color are beautiful when painted on the soft, neutral Grey background. The beautiful waterfall splashes down into the stream and is a fun and easy painting.
Today's painting is a different style for Gary to paint. It is loose and free and full of color. Nothing is too detailed with the Rose and Vase painting. You will have fun creating this painting with all its' impressionistic brush strokes.
Today Gary paints beautiful Red and White Roses, combined with bright Red Geraniums. The soft Grey background has pastel shades of Pink and Mauve. Tiny Red buds and complimentary Green leaves complete the composition. This is a quick and easy painting for the student that is just starting out, learning the Jenkins style Roses.
Today Gary shows this very easy way to paint a realistic Tiger. Just a little abstract design of color on the all white canvas makes an interesting background for this painting. If you are just learning to paint animals, this is a fast and fun way to paint them.
Today Gary paints his trademark style of Poppies. He considers the Poppy to be the easiest flower to paint and is great for beginners. Today's painting has three brightly colored Poppies with White Daisies on a neutral Grey background.
This is such a beautiful, dramatic flower. Today Gary paints this big, bold flower with its' ruffled edges and bright colors. This is a graphic style flower that is so dramatic. Painted on a Black background with accents of bright abstract colors.
Today Gary teaches how to paint a beautiful Hibiscus. This is a large, tropical flower with ruffled edges in a gorgeous bright Magenta Pink color. A graceful arch shaped border surrounds the flower and large leaves. There are even some tiny water drops added to the painting.
Today Gary paints a rustic little woodland scene that is very easy to do. A lot of texture on the tree trunk with branches and leaves makes this painting feel like you are in the woods. A little Bird on a branch adds an element of life to the painting.
Today Gary shows you how to paint his favorite subject, the Rose. This is a lovely Tea Rose composition painted inside an oval border. Beautiful White and Red Roses really stand out when painted with the soft earth tone background colors and dramatic Black borders.
Today's lesson shows how to display your artwork in a whole different way. A photograph of your own painting or any photo of your choice is mounted on a canvas board and then is hand painted out around the edges. This is a very easy way to add a creative touch to your photographs.
Today's painting is a subject that Gary loves to photograph. The Koi Fish with all their beautiful colors are so much fun to paint. These bright colored Fish are set against a Black background, accented with bright splashes of abstract color. Tiny bubbles are added for additional interest.
Today, Gary paints a waterfall scene. Dark, rich earth tones of Black, Green, Mauve and Blue are accented with bright warm highlights of Yellow and Orange. A realistic waterfall and stream complete this beautiful composition.
Two gorgeous, large Peonies are painted today. These fluffy Peonies have big soft petals and large Yellow centers. These are easy flowers to paint and this is a very effective painting, especially when the flowers are painted oversized. The Pink color is really beautiful.
Today, Gary paints with his artist wife Kathwren. Together they create a lovely painting of Pink and Yellow Tea Roses sitting on an old wooden table. It has always been a tradition for Gary and Kathwren to paint the last painting of their television series together.
