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Amber Shore 3½×3½
Making a miniature painting - with lot's of good insights!
Nov 8
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M Francis McCarthy
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Amber Shore 3½×3½ LIVE Painting Session!
A tonal seascape demonstration exploring coastal atmosphere through simplified masses and harmonious color relationships
Nov 8
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M Francis McCarthy
Easel Talk #15 Getting Back Into Painting
From Hiatus to Momentum in 5 Easy Steps!
Nov 6
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M Francis McCarthy
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Northland Beach 7×14: A LIVE Painting Session
A May 2023 video exploring coastal composition, atmospheric perspective, and the challenges of painting where waves meet sand
Nov 6
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M Francis McCarthy
Poor Knights Island -A Journey Through Rock and Water
A 6x8 painting in confronting geological drama, mastering complex rock formations, and the power of choosing the right reference
Nov 1
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M Francis McCarthy
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Poor Knights Island 6x8 LIVE Painting Session!
We talk about, and paint some Big Rocks on a small panel!
Nov 1
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M Francis McCarthy
October 2025
Easel Talk 14: Learn Painting Through Insight!
Seven fundamentals for using insight to elevate your painting practice
Oct 30
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M Francis McCarthy
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Studio Session: Summer Path 6x8
Note, this session and painting are from 2021, an interesting time receding into the past now. I still have this painting and I still love it!
Oct 29
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M Francis McCarthy
Path to Twilight 5x7 - Oil Painting Demonstration!
A demonstration in creating depth, handling pine trees, and letting the path tell it's story
Oct 25
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M Francis McCarthy
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Path to Twilight 5x7 - Path Becomes Subject
A 5x7 demonstration in handling vertical compositions, creating depth with color, and trusting the painting process
Oct 25
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M Francis McCarthy
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Easel Talk 13: Ten Keys to Successful Landscape Painting!
And what to watch out for: Avoiding common pitfalls on your path to Mastery!
Oct 23
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M Francis McCarthy
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Still Waters 3½x3½ LIVE Painting Session!
Studio Pass Exclusive!
Oct 21
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M Francis McCarthy
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