Beginner Tree Course
Gum Tree
Let me walk you through some awesome techniques for capturing the essence of trees. Don't be left caught in the weeds, or in this case the leaves!
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ART BUSINESS MASTERY!
Super-Charge Your Art Business
Want to go pro with your art? This course will give you vital insights on how to get started and thrive on your creative journey!
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In this issue:
- Paint FOMO Competition Winner!
- My New Fine Art Gallery + 4 Business tips
- Whites and their Binders, by Piotr Grzechowski
- Cook Time and Aesthetic Chess
- NEW Affiliate Programme
- Artist Spotlight, Rali Hartigan
- Book & Application Reviews - Nicky Hart
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Full Tutorials!
Click here for full length painting tutorials on a range of subjects from EPIC landscapes to Master Copies!
View NowUpcoming VIP Livestream
November 13th
Special Livestream: Portrait of My Son
This Thursday, the 13th of November, 1pm EST, I'll be going LIVE with a very special portrait of my young son, Hugo, walking along the water. Join me as we capture the dramatic range of values, and capture glistening light bouncing off water and shapes.
Have you ever wanted to paint your young children or grandchildren? This is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered - LIVE!
Exclusive for Academy VIPsLivestream Replay
Missed the last Academy EXCLUSIVE Livestream? No worries! Watch the replay right here.
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Oil Painting Fundamentals
New to Oils? Check out this course!
From the materials to process, this course will give you a solid foundation!
View NowPainting Landscapes in Oils
Join Tisch in studio, painting stunning little landscape paintings - a complete breakdown of techniques for depth, atmosphere and realism!
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100 Trees Challenge
Tree Sketching Course
Join me as we improve our fundamental skills with the 100 Tree Sketching Challenge. The idea is simple, skill acquisition through repetition and deliberate practice.
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En Plein Air
Wanaka New Zealand
You know what? Nothing compares to painting plein air!
Join Tisch as he paints outdoors across New Zealand.
Ardrossan Street
Autumn Landscape - Part 3
A simple country road becomes a rich autumn landscape. Watch the composition lock in with big value groups, then see how foliage rhythm, edge control, and well-placed accents build convincing depth and light from block-in to finish. Perfect if you want to master trees, roads, and glowing autumn colour.
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Talk to Tisch!
Join Tisch as he sits down with artists to explore the real questions behind building a creative career. From the creative process to the business side of art—and everything in between—these conversations dive deep into what it truly takes to succeed as an artist.
Whether you're looking for clarity, inspiration, or practical strategies to grow your art career, Talk to Tisch is for you.
View NowColor Studies
Part two
Dive into color with Tisch as he blocks big shapes, nails values, and fine-tunes hue, temperature, and saturation until everything clicks. Quick, decisive strokes reveal harmony before you ever scale up. Pick up tips on mixing clean grays, managing warm-cool shifts, and dropping punchy accents so each painting starts strong and stays cohesive.
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Larch Thicket
Part Two
Join Tisch as he take a serene winter stand of golden larches from first sketch to final flourish—balancing warm foliage against cool snow and quiet pond reflections while layering depth, texture, and atmosphere every step of the way.
View NowBonnie and Her Foal
Part Four
A Rural Scene
Painting Demonstration - Four Parts
This painting pushed Tisch to the edge, but sticking with it reminded him that growth lives in the struggle. Sometimes, you’ve just got to keep going to find the truth in the work!
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Mystic Milford
Part Two
Plunge straight into Milford Sound. Join Tisch as he zeros in on the background—laying down a moody sky, softening key cloud edges, and sculpting the distant granite peaks. This session is all about texture, subtle contrasts, and edge control to lock in a convincing sense of scale and depth.
View NowMaking a Frame From Scraps
I’m doing something a bit different—I’m building an ornate frame completely from scratch. This isn’t just a step-by-step on making a frame, it’s a deeper dive into my philosophy around framing and why I think it matters. The frame I’m working on here is made entirely from scrap that was headed for the bin. I saw potential in those discarded pieces and gave them a second life.
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The 100 Heads Challenge!
Master Drawing the portrait with the 100 heads challenge! From hatching techniques to shading we'll capture a likeness and realistic form with this series + supercharge your mindset for hefty artistic challenges!
Portraits!
Capture the essence of your subject with these portrait painting techniques!
NOTE - We are actively uploading to this library!
Icy River Cascade Demonstration
Join us for the sixth and final part as Tisch adds the finishing touches to his latest imagined work inspired by the great South Island of New Zealand!
View NowCritique Videos!
Learn how to improve your art dramatically with this series of in- depth critiques, each with a unique "paint - over". Master composition, value and color and how to gain total control over your subject!
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Still Life Painting Tutorials
Learn techniques on painting realistic still life paintings rich with light and shade! In this course you'll master techniques for creating 3 dimensionality!
View NowThe Creative Endeavour Podcast
Your Exclusive VIDEO VERSION of the podcast. Join Tisch in the studio as he interviews inspiring creative professionals from around the world! It's real conversations with real artists! The perfect thing to listen to while you paint.
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