Artist Ron Turner

Behind The Scenes Oil Painting

Coastal Sunset 18×24 Oil On Canvas Board Would you like to see how this one of a kind painting is created from start to finish? See the Behind The Scenes Oil Painting Video Tutorial and read this post.

Collector? Buyer? Just learning to paint? See how it’s done via tutorial and video. This is the first of a many videos for my California Coast Seriesand blogs to come on Behind The Scenes…

Before You Start

Before I started oil or acrylic painting I had a fear of how hard it would be. This is definitely a wrong assumption by many. Like any project you need the right tools and you need to know where you’re going. Don’t start painting until you have something in mind of a finished product. I offer FREE Learn To Paint training coursesfor you so you can get started in the…

A ONE OF A KIND landscape artist paintings and the artists you’ve been waiting for- will take your breath away. Oil paintings can take you to faraway places from the comfort of your home to the beautiful outdoors and the beauty of nature. Thanks to today’s technology you can visit many places in one setting- as far as your imagination can take you.

Many places are visited as oil on canvas are…

How Do Artist’s Oil Paint

What’s the process?

FREE how it’s done VIDEOS available

CONCEPT

How do artist’s oil paint? Would you like to learn oil painting or know how artist’s create landscape oil paintings? There are many styles and processes. It starts in the artist’s mind first of all. Just like in any creation it starts with a concept in your mind.

You must plan ahead before you start and know where you’re…

What styles of art do you like or collect?

Realism art.

Photorealism Art.

Painterly Art Style.

Impressionism Painting.

Abstract Art.

Surrealism art.

Pop Art.

Realism Art:

Realism, sometimes called naturalism, in the arts is generally the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding artistic conventions, or implausible, exotic, and supernatural elements.

My latest Video clip showing my technics. Purchase the full DVD and see how it’s done and LEARN! Oil painting landscapes made easy

Path Of Light 30×40 oil on canvas

This Painting

This is one of my favorite paintings. Oil painting landscapes I love to show paths to add depth in my paintings with reflections of light…

Home Decorating & Design

Design Tips

It doesn’t have to be expensive to make your home look beautiful with home decorating. Notice in this custom beach home that my company built, the decorating and staging is simple and uncluttered. That’s the key. Keep it simple.

This particular family room is in the basement with the pool above. You can see the opening of the look through glass into the pool.

Here’s the view…

Home Decorating Tips & More

Here’s some basic tips for decorating and staging your home. If you’re remodeling or simply updating your decorating I would like to share a few tips and advice for you.

My background since obtaining my General Contractor’s license in 1978 has been in the building industry building several very large custom homes, remodeling, and consulting. This topic also ties into…

Home Building Remodeling & Decorating

Shades Of Silver oil on canvas by Artist Ron Turner

I am currently an oil on canvas painter, construction consultant, and General Contractor. I started contracting in 1978 as a licensed California Contractor and have done hundreds of projects including home remodels, multi-million dollar custom homes, production homes, from trench to move in. I have worked with many engineers, designers,…

Pricing Your Art Calculator

I will send you this Excel file free if you want it. Read below and let me know. You will need Microsoft Excel or a Google spreadsheet free type program will work.

YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOOSE MONEY

I thought I would help out all of us artist with a simple pricing your art calculator matrix. Here’s a screen shot of the excel sheet I created. Simple but its a must for me when I’m trying to…

How do I price my art Path Of Light 30×40

First of all if you’re an artist that’s selling your art works in the thousands of dollars each then this blog is not for you for sure. This blog is for emerging artist like myself who are selling art or trying to sell art with pricing to cover expenses and labor plus a 10-15% profit.

If you’re serious about your art you will treat it like a…

Oil Painting Landscapes 101

Oil painting is a soothing pastime that allows an artist to capture the beauty of a subject. One of the most popular forms of oil painting is through the use of landscapes. This is typical for an artist who loves the outdoors and wants to bring them into their home. You don’t have to be a professional to begin painting, but you don’t want to just slap oil on canvas.

Burgundy Atmosphere oil on…

How To Setup Your Art Web Site

Enchanted 18×18 oil on canvas

If you want to sell your art online keep your art web site simple but professional looking. Here’s a few simple tips to help you:

TIPS

Do not use annoying pop ups.

Make it a one simple click to view your art from your Home page.

Make sure the image quality is good for all devices. Most websites today are viewed from smart phones. But make sure the quality is…

Autumn Path oil on canvas

With each painting, I escape into a magical reality. I know that they will do the same for you. My landscape paintings will take you to a land filled with grand trees, deep forests, and mysterious trails.

My Creative Process

Each piece is painted with oil on canvas. Oil paints are perfect for creating depth and movement. I use precise lines and vantage points to instill a sense of distance in my…

The use of color in any artist’s artwork is a great way to reflect their feelings. When I choose the colors that I want to use in my paintings, I do so thoughtfully. I believe that my unique use of color sets me apart from the crowd.

Many of my pieces of fine art utilize several colors, but it only takes a couple to make an impression on the viewer.

My experience as an artist has led me to…

Artist Ron Turner press release

RON TURNER

“MAGIQUE of the ARTelier” OCTOBER 6-NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Claude Monet mused, “Nature won’t be summoned to order and won’t be kept waiting. It must be caught, well caught.” Inspired by this proclamation is California artist Ron Turner, whose incandescent heaven-on-earth landscapes commemorate the majesty of nature as he immortalizes moments of pause in our natural world.

With an…

Unique Art

I love creating unique art. Painting with oil on canvas helps me bring mysterious places to life. Each of my landscape paintings has its own personality and emotion. I want to help you imagine what it’s like to be there. Whether it’s a dense forest, secluded path, or sea of trees, it will take you to that peaceful place.

The Artistic Process

So much goes into creating fine art.…