Just a quick statement about this Patreon When you become a Patron please hop over to Facebook and search for my private group " Paul Apps Patron Community" Ask to join and you will be admitted. Then you can get involved with my other Patrons, upload your work and ask questions. OK, now you can read below and check me out a little! My thoughts As much as I would like to teach more students at my gallery, there is only so much time and space I can dedicate to the students here. So I want to reach out and build an online community of students from around the world, based on my teaching. My desire is to be able to give so much more to those who seek my guidance in their artistic endeavours. It matters not what level you are at, we can all learn that little bit extra. That said, it takes heaps of time and effort to create suitable content, film, and edit videos into something that you can enjoy and learn from. That is why I have set up this Patreon page to allow me the time to dedicate to all the jobs needed to bring you quality content moving forward. So with your ongoing kindness and support by becoming my Patron, I can create the content you desire to see and enjoy, Thank you in advance. My kindest best wishes, Paul About me Welcome to my Patreon page. My name is Paul Apps and I have been painting and drawing most of my life, becoming a full-time professional artist in 1987. I work in most mediums and on many subjects. My main areas include Wildlife, Landscape, and En Plein Air. I have taught and lectured on painting and drawing for over twenty-four years, holding weekly classes for up to 40 students at my gallery/studio for over eight years, and I am also now working on my third painting instructional book. I have written many articles and lectured on painting to numerous groups over the years. I have filmed art instructional videos for other companies in the past but, looking forward, I really want to start uploading my own content so that I can teach and help many more students than I cannot reach through my gallery. Here you will find painting and drawing tutorials that are much more depth than those on my Youtube channel. I will be uploading full, unabridged painting and drawing demonstrations, plus tips and how-to films covering all things that are watercolour. Over time I intend to create a wealth of painting knowledge and instruction in the video, allowing my Patrons to further expand and enjoy the act of making art. I will also add a tier system of membership allowing each Patron to take part at a level that best suits their pocket. I will be adding downloadable images for Patrons to work from. Additionally, I will be adding critique sessions for higher tier levels, allowing direct contact between myself and the Patron, so that I can help through personal video calls to guide and direct them in the painting process. Some other benefits of becoming a Patron include - Discounts on my original works of art, prints, and books. Advance notice of offers on my work. Advance uploads of my Youtube content. And finally, one of the tiers will include a personal and direct Facetime Q&A for twenty minutes each month.