Instruction: highlight the link, then right-click to go to the YouTube video

Painting people - standing and walking - YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/COW_vfInc2U

Main Point: Every eye is on “eye line”.

Painting people - sitting - YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/o5bCLa81uwY

Main Point: Every eye is on “eye line”.

Painting people - beach cafe in perspective - YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/xIZ4TxNOWHc

Main Points: People at the near and far tables share the same Eye Line, except that the further they are, the smaller they are. Parasols and furniture also follow invisible perspective lines.

The clouds are produced with a bit of raw sienna and white. Cloud edges are softened with a moist brush here and there.

Foreground texture produced by small globules of water from an old Ajex spray bottle.

Distant headland is slightly cooler with a blue tint.

Painting a rainy scene - Rome cafe with reflection - YouTube link:

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/Zs_1gP8OdtI

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/k5B7ioCiLoY

Main points: the viewer’s attention is invariably drawn to an area with maximal contrast - the lightest light contrasts with the darkest dark.

The lightest is the untouched paper; the darkest is a thick mix of burnt umbra and ultramarine. While the paint is still wet, drag the thin edge of a moist, flat brush across to lift paint from the dark area and deposit it on the light area. You can also supplement with a bit of white gouache here and there.

Correct perspectives: pay attention to the eye levels of people who are sitting and standing, although it is better not to be 100%.