Hey everyone, Merry Christmas I just wrapped up writing a new guide: Mastering Tonal Values: The Foundation of Professional Landscape Painting. It's something I wish I'd had when I was starting out: a clear explanation of why values matter more than colour, how to create depth using atmospheric perspective, and Carlson's 4-zone system for organising any landscape. Download it here - completely free: https://www.skool.com/painters-hub/classroom/e0acdf28?md=c64165c13595427c8f9515735383fd97 Read it, and let me know what you think in the comments. I hope it helps you with your paintings Happy painting Samuel

Hey everyone! I've got something special happening inside Sam's Art School this Monday - I'm starting a brand new autumn landscape painting course, and I want YOU there! Here's what's happening: Right now, Art School members are voting on which autumn scene we'll tackle. Join now and cast your vote. Then, on Monday, I'll paint it from start to finish during our live classes - and you can paint right along with me....or just watch. You'll see EVERYTHING: • My initial sketch and composition design • How to nail those tonal values (this is where most paintings fall apart!) • Complete value study walkthrough • Mixing those gorgeous autumn colours without the mud • Creating atmospheric depth that makes viewers stop and stare I know so many of you struggle with: ❌ Muddy oranges and browns ❌ Flat paintings with no depth ❌ Not knowing where to even start This Monday's class will change that. You'll finally have a clear, proven framework for painting landscapes. No more guessing and no more struggling alone. Inside Sam's Art School you get: ✨ Weekly LIVE painting classes (every Monday NZT) ✨ Watch the replays if you can't make the live classes ✨ 50+ tutorial library (including my new acrylic tutorials!) ✨ Direct feedback from me ✨ 400+ artists all improving together ✨ Painting critiques Plus: 14-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel at any time. Monday's autumn class starts at 9am NZT (Sunday USA) HERE'S WHAT STUDENTS WHO FOLLOW THE PROCESS ARE ACHIEVING: Many members experience a dramatic improvement in their paintings within weeks when they apply what they have learned. You'll have a clear, repeatable process that can give you consistent results. No more hit-or-miss paintings - instead, you'll develop the skills to create work you're genuinely proud of. Imagine actually being excited to show people your paintings instead of making excuses for them. (Yes, some of our members are now selling their work!)

Hey Artists! Are you ready to transform your artwork by mastering the art of painting seascapes? Imagine creating stunning, realistic ocean scenes with breaking waves, dramatic headlands, and sun-kissed beaches with ease and confidence. That's precisely what you'll achieve in my new 9-week painting course, which starts this Monday at my Art School! If you've been struggling to capture the movement and energy of the ocean or want to elevate your seascape paintings to sell-worthy status, this course is your golden ticket. Course Highlights: * Weeks 1-2: Ocean scene composition, headland, and wave anatomy, and essential sketching techniques to build a strong foundation for your seascape * Week 3: Value studies to master the interplay of light on water and rocks * Weeks 4-8: Complete painting process - from breaking waves and ocean colours to headlands, beaches, and rocks * Week 9: Final painting critique and professional finishing touches The "Mastering Seascapes in Oil" Course is $650 OR Access it LIVE by joining my Art School for just $29/month. SPECIAL OFFER: For the next 2 weeks only, start with a FREE 7-day trial! Your Art School membership includes: ✅ This comprehensive 9-week seascape course ($650 value) ✅ Access to loads of painting tutorials ✅ Vibrant community of fellow artists ✅ Cancel anytime - no long-term commitment ✅ Can't attend live? Watch the replay at your convenience Perfect for beginners, intermediate painters, or anyone looking to break through a plateau and start selling their seascapes. Click here to join the Art School and secure your spot in Monday's class: https://www.skool.com/samuel-earp-online-art-school/about This is your chance to transform your art and start painting seascapes with confidence. Check the Calendar to see the time of the Zoom painting classes in your time zone. The first class this Monday will focus on ocean scene composition and essential sketching techniques as we develop thumbnail sketches to design our seascape. You can join in the sketching or just watch.

Hey Artists I'm thrilled to share that I've just launched a collection of landscape art prints! Each piece is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée print on premium Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, capturing all the subtle details and textures of the original paintings. As a thank you to this amazing community, I'm offering a special 20% discount for Painters Hub members: Discount code: PRINT20 Behind the scenes, setting up my print shop using Shopify has been a game-changer. It's allowed me to partner with a professional printing service that handles all the printing and shipping, letting me focus on creating more art (and free tutorials for you all! 😊). For those of you interested in starting your own art business journey, this is precisely the kind of setup we help artists create in our art mentorship program. From improving your painting techniques to setting up your online store, we guide you through every step. 🖼️ View the prints: https://samuelearpfineart.com/collections/prints Interested in starting your own art business and improving your painting techniques? Send me a DM with the word 'HELP' and we can schedule a Zoom call to discuss how my art mentorship program could support your artistic journey. 🎨" As always, I'll continue sharing free painting tips and tutorials here in the Hub. Your support means the world to me! 😀 Happy painting. Sam 😀