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"I happy to announce that Power to Paint is now the Derek C. Wicks Art Academy where creativity is the ultimate goal. Whether you are a beginner or well seasoned artist, my tutorials are designed to help you along your art journey. Through detailed art instruction showing you all my tricks, techniques and processes you will be inspired to learn, to create, and to compose your own masterpieces. Get full access to ALL my art lessons or buy individual tutorials, including many of the original Power To Paint "how to paint" DVD series all in one place 24 hrs a day! Click the link below to visit the new Art Academy and preview all the tutorials available!"- Derek C.Wicks
Visit The Art AcademyWhat Does The Academy Have To Offer?
The most important question when considering an art academy is "Will I learn to be a more complete artist?". The answer should be ABSOLUTELY!
My academy is designed to teach you the knowledge I have developed from a formal art education and 30 plus years of experience as a full time artist. The videos are not only designed to show you all the tricks and techniques that I use, but to develop your art skills and confidence to the point you do not need my tutorials anymore. Watch the introduction trailer to the left or use the link below to visit the academy.
Visit The Art AcademyThe Latest and Greatest Tutorials
Let's face it, what you really want to know is what content is available. Below are samples of the latest art lessons added to the art academy and a few of the most popular tutorials. All tutorials are the full creation of that original piece of artwork. Lessons can range from 2Hrs - 20+Hrs of video showing all techniques and tricks I use in the studio to produce my art. Each art instruction tutorial also comes with a line transfer drawing, colour template, reference photos, colour swatch to match colours too and a list of brushes used.
Click the images below to visit the the tutorial page and view the lesson trailer!
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First Flurry
This art lesson shows you how to create depth with minimal elements. FREE LESSON!
Emerging Colour
This art lesson shows you how to create soft realistic snow and fur with lustre.
Under A Watchful Eye
This art lesson shows you how to create realistic fur textures.
Evening Perambulation
In this art tutorial we learn how to achieve the daunting task of painting multi-coloured fur.
Perfect Perch
In this lesson we will learn to paint detailed birds, wood textures, grasses and how to defused backgrounds.
Morning On The Athabasca
This four plus hour art instruction video shows you how to paint a serene landscape that is both glowing and flowing.
Valley Of The Raven
Learn how to build your shape and form by breaking down the image into its simple forms and preparing the areas for detailing.
Snow Gazer
Snow Gazer instructs on how to paint gradated backgrounds by hand, multi-colour bird feathers and soft billowing snow.
Reflections
Inspired by an early morning paddle in Grundy Lake Park. Learn to paint light.
Kindred Nuzzle
Learn how to compose a simple composition to have punch and interest.
A Place In The Pines
In this cute, cuddly art tutorial we will learn how to paint short fur that is both drenched in sunlight and falls in shadow.
Serenity's Rhythm
Learn to paint translucent water, cascading water and reflective water in this art lesson.
Water Textures
This tutorial is for beginner to learn the three major facets of water, translucent, cascading and reflective.
Common Loon
In this art instruction lesson learn how to add life to black and white textures.
Bighorn Ridge
Lean to rework paintings into something even better!
Photoshop For Artists
Lean the basics of Photoshop and start building great compositions.
Dynamic Photography
Learn to use your camera to get those awesome reference shots.
Sparkle And Flow
In this art lesson we will learn how to compose a piece using multiple references and inspiration.
After The Rain
Learn to use vibrant colour to create a cheerful and serene piece of work.
Sichuan Café
Learn how to create depth and lustre in white and black furs and how to paint detailed foliage.
King Of The Hill
Learn to paint the soft hair of a young wolf pup and add dramatic lighting in this art instruction video.
Downy Drawing
Learn the art of graphite pencil drawings and techniques.
Rock And A Hard Place
For this tutorial we will break out the sponges and learn how to paint a 'murky' water look.
Winter Filigree
In this tutorial learn how to paint or breakdown complexed composition and create extensive detail with ease.
Scout Valley Perspective
Learn to paint birds, snow and bark all in one tutorial.
Rock Textures
Learn how to paint detailed rock textures with a few simple tricks.
Each art lesson also includes...
Just as important as video or visual instruction is to the learning process, materials are an important part of the learning experience. Each tutorial has a line drawing and colour template for reference and transfer of image to board. Also provided is a list of colours used, brushes used and a colour swatch to help you match your base colours too. Everything you need to make your Derek C. Wicks Art Academy experience a special one.
Paint & Brushes
All paints and brushes used.
Colour Swatch
Match your base colours perfectly with the swatch.
Line Drawing
Downloadable line drawing.
Colour Template
For reference and drawing transfer.
Ready To Start Your Art Journey?
"Remember you get full access to ALL content on the Art Academy. Plus, downloadable templates, line drawings, materials and colour swatches to aid you in painting the tutorial. All lessons are designed to help you become a confident independent artist, join me today! - Derek C. Wicks
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