"BarnYard Adventures" -- Follow along as I create the new 4th scene of Search For 10!

Part 21—FEEL the Landscape's Sun

Part 21—FEEL the Landscape's Sun

Denise Tipka

Take a full look at the mostly completed landscape of Barnyard Adventures as I work on warmth, layers, and the transition from dirt to grass—and wonder which animals should come...

Part 21—FEEL the Landscape's Sun

Denise Tipka

Take a full look at the mostly completed landscape of Barnyard Adventures as I work on warmth, layers, and the transition from dirt to grass—and wonder which animals should come...

Part 20—How Many Roosters Can Fit Into a Barn Door?

Part 20—How Many Roosters Can Fit Into a Barn D...

Denise Tipka

How many roosters can fit into a barn door? Part 20 takes you behind the painting process as I figure out how to fit a flock of roosters into a...

Part 20—How Many Roosters Can Fit Into a Barn D...

Denise Tipka

How many roosters can fit into a barn door? Part 20 takes you behind the painting process as I figure out how to fit a flock of roosters into a...

Part 19—Just Pure Painting

Part 19—Just Pure Painting

Denise Tipka

The landscape is mostly painted, and now it's time for the animals! Follow along as I paint 60 animals, add whimsical details, and see which one catches your eye.

Part 19—Just Pure Painting

Denise Tipka

The landscape is mostly painted, and now it's time for the animals! Follow along as I paint 60 animals, add whimsical details, and see which one catches your eye.

Part 18—BLAM! Be on the Lookout for Reference Photos ANYWHERE

Part 18—BLAM! Be on the Lookout for Reference P...

Denise Tipka

Reference photos can come from anywhere—even a moment that makes you shout "BLAM!" while driving! Here's a peek at the unexpected places I find inspiration for my paintings.

Part 18—BLAM! Be on the Lookout for Reference P...

Denise Tipka

Reference photos can come from anywhere—even a moment that makes you shout "BLAM!" while driving! Here's a peek at the unexpected places I find inspiration for my paintings.

Part 17—Ho Hum! But It Must Be Done!

Part 17—Ho Hum! But It Must Be Done!

Denise Tipka

Before the painting can begin, there are a few tedious—but essential—steps. Follow along as I transfer my detailed line drawing to Gessobord, ink every line, and apply a transparent Naples...

Part 17—Ho Hum! But It Must Be Done!

Denise Tipka

Before the painting can begin, there are a few tedious—but essential—steps. Follow along as I transfer my detailed line drawing to Gessobord, ink every line, and apply a transparent Naples...

Part 16—A Thousand Little Decisions

Part 16—A Thousand Little Decisions

Denise Tipka

Creating Barnyard Adventures meant making hundreds of artistic decisions. Follow along as colors, details, and even major design elements changed while this hidden picture slowly came to life.

Part 16—A Thousand Little Decisions

Denise Tipka

Creating Barnyard Adventures meant making hundreds of artistic decisions. Follow along as colors, details, and even major design elements changed while this hidden picture slowly came to life.