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

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

August 18, 2026Denise 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...

August 18, 2026Denise 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!

August 13, 2026Denise 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!

August 13, 2026Denise 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

August 6, 2026Denise 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

August 6, 2026Denise 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 15—A Small Colored Pencil Rendering

August 4, 2026Denise Tipka

See how this 12" x 18" colored pencil rendering helped refine Barnyard Adventures before its final full-size colored rendering—and see if you can spot one fun surprise!

Part 15—A Small Colored Pencil Rendering

August 4, 2026Denise Tipka

See how this 12" x 18" colored pencil rendering helped refine Barnyard Adventures before its final full-size colored rendering—and see if you can spot one fun surprise!

Part 14—New Week, New Step: Value Study

October 25, 2024Denise Tipka

The final drawing is complete! See how a 6" x 9" value study helped prepare Barnyard Adventures for the exciting next step—adding color.

Part 14—New Week, New Step: Value Study

October 25, 2024Denise Tipka

The final drawing is complete! See how a 6" x 9" value study helped prepare Barnyard Adventures for the exciting next step—adding color.

Part 13—Two Halves Make a Whole

October 16, 2024Denise Tipka

The second half of the sketch page is complete! See all 60 animals together and learn how perspective and a few refinements prepare Barnyard Adventures for the final drawing,

Part 13—Two Halves Make a Whole

October 16, 2024Denise Tipka

The second half of the sketch page is complete! See all 60 animals together and learn how perspective and a few refinements prepare Barnyard Adventures for the final drawing,