hey there! bought the beginners video about 2 months ago and have tried about 7 paintings (just trying to copy the videos online and in the cd ) have done pretty good. seem to do good on the planets and the sky and also really like the guitar pick tree technique and the front of the picture. But it has been kinda tough in the transition or the middle of the painting. kinda get lost. hope to get some more practice time in now that the weather broke Thanks to all on all the info on this site and online