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Learn Style and Techniques from Master Copies or Your Own

This week's video is a follow up of a few weeks ago when I started on two backwards beauty's paintings inspired by Jane Austen's Emma- that I could not choose which one to paint so I decided to paint both. The compositions being so similar it reminded me of the benefits of copying. So in this weeks video I am sharing with you 5 reasons why you should copy and 5 artists that are copied the most. Vermeer, Sargent, Monet, Van Gogh, Da Vinci what can we learn from copying? How can copying improve our style and techniques? I will answer all these questions and more.


The Secret to Building a Self-Sustaining Terrarium (No Rocks, No Charcoal!) | Terrarium Lamps

I am taking you step by step on how to build a self-sustaining terrarium which is almost care free. I will show you how to forage for moss, how to store your moss, and then how to build it. I use plant light bulbs in my terrarium lamps which means they can survive anywhere all you need is a plug. I will teach you the secret to gaining a balance ecosphere where your terrarium will thrive and not need any attention except admiration. I am also sharing my simple no fuss cloche terrariums which are the perfect green accessory to any room in your house.


Mrs Peacock did it in the Library with the Knife


This week's painting is inspired by my favorite board game Clue. It was the only board game I really wanted to play ... well I did like monopoly but it was not as fun as clue. Did you ever play? Let me know in the comments. I am also making over a frame for this one and I show you my process of how I add a touch of gold and some old world charm to a boring brown frame. This one is to be continued because I just couldn't get it all done in one week. Tune in next week for Part 2 of Mrs. Peacock did it in the Library with the Knife.

Paint with Me | Study with Me | Calm Music | In the Studio with Jan | Spring Portrait Part 2

Thanks for joining me for part 2 of my spring inspired portrait. I made another fun paint with me style video with beautiful music so you can put it on in the background and paint with me or study with me or clean whatever you need a companion for this is the perfect video to keep you company. By watching this whole video you can help me reach my goal of getting my watch hours which will monetize my video and help me keep making these videos. As does leaving me a comment and hit the like button if you enjoyed this video. If you want to find out more about me or my art please visit