These DVDs are for brand new artists, who have little or no experience or formal training. Try out your talents, learn fundamental concepts, and dive into a craft that will reward you for years to come.
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From foundation to completion, Urania Christy Tarbet, PSA shows you the entire process necessary to construct a delicate, peaceful slice of time captured at Monet’s reflecting pond at his garden in Giverny. Tarbet begins by explaining her material preferences. She shares pointers on archiving work and keeping track of pastels. She then tones her pastel surface (Ampersand Pastel Board) to help establish continuity and harmony. She discusses the pros and cons of her composition and demonstrates blocking in the basic shapes of her drawing... Preview Video
Join mixed media artist Traci Bautista’s class as she teaches a day long workshop in creative collage books, or ‘retro rags’. The process is fun and fast, perfect for students 10 to 100. You see how to dye a variety of cloth and paper, make and use stamps and stencils, transfer images, assemble mini collage covers, stitch in designs, create your own doodles and assemble the pages in a secure decorative latch-hook spine. Bautista finds new ways to use everyday materials; she’s an inspirational creative dynamo. Preview Video
The versatility of the synthetic paper gives Taylor Ikin the freedom that perfectly suits her approach to painting. Ikin begins with an in-depth discussion of her materials. She answers frequently asked questions about YUPO and explains how to paint, draw, revise and erase on synthetic paper. She reveals how to keep paintings lively by eliminating earth tones and concentrating on exciting hues. She encourages you to work quickly using large bold strokes. Her free-flowing style lends itself to colorful natural scenes. She works to give a sense... Preview Video
Sponge, scrape, and stamp every ounce of color out of your acrylic paints with textile artist Sherrill Kahn. In this mixed media DVD workshop, you’ll discover textures that enliven any paper or fabric project, from collages to clothing. With no brushes or drawing skills required, beginners will feel welcome, and experienced artists will find quick and innovative ways to add color to collage. Sherrill sponges down base colors at breakneck speed before helping you master a variety of painting tools. She layers opaques with craft sticks and... Preview Video
Wear your creativity! Sherri Haab shows you how to make your own Precious Metal Clay Jewelry.Sherri helps you avoid the pitfalls and enjoy success with this wonderful medium. Preview Video
Expand your jewelry and mixed media art with the limitless possibilities of Faux Bone™. This non-toxic and seemingly indestructible material has the look of bone but is completely animal-free. In this workshop, innovative jewelry artist Robert Dancik provides a great introduction to Faux Bone™ and jewelry making basics. Robert introduces jewelry tools and the basics of shaping Faux Bone™ with lessons on sawing, sanding, drilling, and polishing. You’ll learn how to make rivets, add microfasteners, and combine Faux Bone... Preview Video
Robbie Laird’s DVD workshop teaches you the few simple preparations that make all the difference when painting. She gets you started with a her logical organization of pigments on the palette that is based on important color mixing theory. She then uses a sketch from her sketch book, a few reference photos for color and begins the “dance”. You learn the fun of the wet-into-wet technique. Robbie shows you how to double load your brush for smooth blending. She encourages the exciting fluid richness of saturated color then re-... Preview Video
Break down your barriers to creativity with Mary Todd Beam's light-hearted approach to acrylics . Mary leads you through two complete paintings as you explore layering, line work and your artistic identity. Preview Video
Have scraps of fabric and family mementos? Join Lesley Riley in Exploring Fabric Collage, A Fabric Altered Book and learn display your keepsakes in an interesting, creative fashion. Preview Video
Lettering artist Lisa Engelbrecht gives you the tools to create with the written word. Learn how to apply hand lettering to a wonderfully festive Bali Lantern. It's like two workshops in one! Preview Video
Master foundation skills and fun, easy techniques in Linda Baker’s beginner-friendly DVD workshop. You’ll layer fresh, glowing watercolors as you create a one-of-a-kind nature scene. Linda uses masking, an easy technique that lets you stop worrying about mistakes. Once your masking fluid is in place, you can play with bright pigments and flowing paint with no fear of damaging your composition. Preview Video
Paint someone special. See immediate results as you use Jan's beginner-friendly four-step method from photo to finish. Jan Kunz clearly demonstrates and explains how to paint a portrait in watercolor. You will see the entire painting process from start to finish, including shortcuts and tips for achieving a likeness.
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Get a head start in watercolor with Jan Kunz. Learn which materials to purchase and a wide variety of techniques plus how to paint wood, dew drops, wet into wet, reverse painting and much more.
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Hand printing at home is possible with the clean and simple methods you'll learn from mother-daughter team Julia and Gail Ayres. In this workshop you'll discover a variety of techniques that permit spontaneity and creative freedom. Preview Video
Get a firm foundation to the colored pencil from master artist, Janie Gildow. Learn the basics of drawing, including how to choose your pencils, erasers and papers. Preview Video
Get a great start in acrylic landscape painting with award winning artist Hugh Greer. The beginning level acrylic painting lessons in this instructional video, will get you excited to take your acrylic painting to the next level! Learn Hugh Greer's acrylic painting style and the techniques and tools he uses in his landscape painting. Preview Video
Discover the incredible creative flexibility of art stamping with Gloria Page. You first learn the basics, from the benefits of a variety of stamping materials and commercial art stamps, to less traditional supplies, to the use of carving tools to create your own unique designs. Gloria introduces a variety of inks, paints, embossing products and bleaching materials, plus shows some exciting combinations of stamps, papers and fabrics. You also learn safe techniques for carving soft blocks, innovative ways to work with tools and several methods... Preview Video
In this DVD workshop, George James, AWS DF, NWS presents the painting process he's developed that promotes predictable results and a creative flexibility unheard of on regular watercolor paper. In this DVD George demonstrates his techniques for achieving variegated washes, smooth washes, lifting, ghosting, splattering, stamping, carding darks and lifting whites. He creates rich surface textures and luminous dark passages. George is generous with his knowledge and clearly explains the theory behind his every move. The viewer will understand... Preview Video
David N. Kitler guides you through the technical challenges of acrylics so you can focus on your art. Using inexpensive brushes and only a handful of colors, David leads a half-dozen demos on materials, transparency, textures, mixing, and more. Preview Video
Join wildlife artist DAVID N. KITLER in this DVD workshop and learn his quick and accurate process for capturing likenesses in the wild or in the studio. David has developed a straightforward method for observing and conveying the information critical to successful drawing. Learn to see basic shapes, locate important value shifts, understand the role of different pencil grades, create depth, and so much more. Preview Video
In this watercolor DVD workshop Dale Laitinen teaches a sequential approach to thinking and painting that helps you discover where to start and what to include in your paintings. From composition to brush work, you’ll learn everything you need to paint your favorite places on earth. Preview Video
In this DVD workshop, Dayle shows you how to make almost anything using your hands, polymer clay (Fimo) and a few simple supplies. Inspired by materials and motifs from China, she developes personalized keepsakes, great for gifts! Preview Video
Your creative mind will run wild after seeing polymer clay artist Dayle Doroshow create unique gifts, personalize jewelry and have fun making beautiful, three-dimensional art using innovative techniques. In this DVD workshop, Dayle shows you how to make almost anything using your hands, polymer clay (Fimo) and a few simple supplies. Preview Video
Learn how to capitalize on the unique advantages of acrylics including the ability to layer opaque, translucent and transparent effects. In this DVD workshop, Charles Harrington show you how he combines the subtle color shifts and luminosity of watercolor with the durability of acrylics. Preview Video
Save yourself hours of frustration common to learning a new medium. In this DVD workshop, Craig Nelson presents his simple method for still life. You’ll develop foundation skills, create a path for improvement, and even save money at the art store. Preview Video
Caroline Jasper will teach you oil painting techniques that create visual movement! In this oil painting DVD workshop, you'll see how author and artist Caroline Jasper manipulates the properties of color to create the visual effect of movement in her favorite subject — water. Preview Video
CLAUDINE HELLMUTH takes her unique style and gives it a little buzz with beeswax! In this DVD workshop, You'll discover a completely new approach to collage. In her workshop, you’ll combine images, papers, and fabrics to create three dynamic projects, all with beeswax. Each project combines the techniques you’ve learned in eight separate demos to create three unique projects that can be made into stand-up cards, house art and framed collages. Preview Video
In her second DVD collage workshp, you meet Claudine Hellmuth and learn still more about her collage assemblage techniques. You'll learn how to alter books, image and transfer methods, mixed media techniques, acrylic painting, scrapbooking, rubber stamping, paper collage, making gifts for friends and family and more. Preview Video
This Claudine Hellmuth collage instruction DVD, Collage, Textures & Techniques, is for anyone interested in collage, collage assemblage, altered books, image and transfer methods, mixed media, acrylic painting, scrapbooking, rubber stamping, paper collage, or making gifts for friends and family. Preview Video
If you've ever had trouble with perspective, this is the video workshop for you! You'll learn to proportion clouds, figures, windows and buildings as they recede into the distance. Convincing depth will be made easy! Carl's presentation is suited for artists: techniques for spacing, orientation, and measuring distances. Preview Video
Arleta Pech walks you through the process of creating a vibrant watercolor using her process of light controlled layers to build a complete watercolor. Preview Video
Learn how to design a unique sketch book that you’ll be proud to carry in public. From designing and filling each page with drawings to creating a glossy, customized cover, Anne Bagby will take you step-by-step through the creation of your art journal. Preview Video
Put pattern to work with mixed media artist Anne Bagby. You’ll create your own stamps, masks, stencils, and paper as you build a truly customized collage. Work fast and free, layering homemade paper and lush acrylic glazes to design an intricate and eclectic figure. Preview Video
Ann Baldwin shows you how to use text as a design element to convey additional meaning in any work of art. Ann teaches you how to combine the possibilities of text with the versatility of acrylics. She begins with a discussion of abstract design. She shows you how you can practice your own design skills with something as simple as magazine cut outs. Next Ann introduces texture painting techniques and walks you through a series of step by step art lessons. Ann's short texture tutorials simplify and clarify those wonderful Golden mediums. Preview Video
Let Ann Baldwin's instructional DVD show you how to use your acrylic paints and mediums to layer in a story. Ann first walks through important topics of material selection and image preparation. She divulges where she finds her collage artwork and gives useful artist tips on how to organize all of those collage elements. Next Ann shares her approach to color in art, explains her process for directing the viewer's eye to the important parts of her design, and discusses the importance of being willing to sacrifice... Preview Video
Learn why strong drawing skills are the basis for creating all other two dimensional art forms. Master teacher Tony Couch will demonstrate professional drawing techniques like reducing subjects to their basic shapes, finding perspective, and utilizing shading to establish dimension. Preview Video
“What makes good art?” Join Tony Couch in this instructional video, Elements and Principles of Design, for a provocative and informative discussion of traditional and time-proven elements and principles of design. Preview Video
Learn to incorporate essential elements and principles of design and answer the age old question of “what makes good art?” Master teacher and painter Tony Couch walks students of all levels through a discussion of how to create appealing shapes that will keep your viewer coming back for more. Preview Video
Learn how to start with a simple value drawing, compose, and choose subjects for your painting as master watercolorist Tony Couch creates a scene featuring streams, rocks and trees. Students of all levels will learn benefits of mixing colors on the page, and how to overcome unique challenges of working with watercolor. Preview Video
Invigorate your painting and learn to tell fascinating stories with your brush. This lesson with renowned artist and educator Tony Couch will provide you with multiple techniques for planning a watercolor painting, infusing it with “juicy color,” and maintaining a consistent light source throughout the process. Preview Video
Learn the secrets of unleashed watercolor technique and how to create compositions that are vibrant, clean, and organized. Master painter Sharon Lynn Williams provides the perfect introduction for beginner watercolor artists who want to build the foundation for advanced technique. Preview Video
Muster up the courage to break the rules and allow the painting to tell you where it wants to go in this inspirational workshop with master teacher Shirley Trevena. Explore her process for creating lively watercolor scenes and learn which rules were made to be broken. Preview Video
Learn how to combine watercolor and gouache for striking texture. Stephen Quiller’s lesson about watermedia techniques will build your confidence and infuse your paintings with striking color and texture. Elevate your art with this demonstration of palette arrangement, color shifts, and more. Preview Video
Explore the versatility of acrylic paints and painting techniques with confidence. In this art instruction video, internationally-known artist Stephen Quiller demonstrates the best way to apply acrylics to a variety of surfaces. Learn how color families and white space can bring a greater richness to your work. Preview Video
Master color theory and learn to create vibrant paintings even with a limited palette. In this art instruction video, world renowned artist Stephen Quiller uses his personal color wheel to teach students of all levels how to design successful color schemes, mix hues, and plan a better palette. Preview Video
Strengthen your flexibility and skill in using color with this motivational workshop from world class artist Stephen Quiller. Learn how to use Quiller’s unique color wheel to create moods, invent color combinations, and attract and move the viewer’s eye through your paintings. Preview Video
Explore the amazing versatility of acrylic painting alongside Stephen Quiller, one of the world’s most accomplished water media artists. Through a series of easy-to-follow painting demonstrations, Quiller teaches students of all levels to embrace the unique characteristics of this medium. Preview Video
Over 5 hours of invaluable instruction on the techniques and materials Susan uses to create her distinctive paintings From another production company Susan Harrison-Tustain holds nothing back in teaching you her multi-layered transparent watercolor techniques. Learn how to create beautiful, luminous paintings that glow. Preview Video
Spend a few hours in a private lesson with master watercolor teacher Susan Harrison-Tustain learning to create vibrant portraits. Learn to divide your painting into sections, mix colors, and achieve photo-like realism in your paintings. Preview Video
Learn time tested watercolor techniques and learn how to create three dimensional forms in this painting workshop. Take advantage of a one-on-one watercolor painting workshop with master teacher Susan Harrison-Tustain who demonstrates her personal process for creating stunning compositions. Preview Video
Learn to utilize time-tested oil painting techniques to achieve scenes that come alive with light and color. Master oil painter Richard McKinley demonstrates his personal process for creating award winning compositions. Preview Video
Robert Burridge shows you his personal techniques to really successful acrylic compositions. Hi is constantly moving, painting and talking, and you can't help but have fun watching and learning from all the great things that he has to say! Watching Robert paint is a lot of fun, and learning from him is even better! Preview Video
Loosen up and get into the fun creative part of painting with Robert Burridge! As Burridge often says, "Isn't having fun why we started painting in the first place?" With Robert, you prepare several small pieces of gessoed watercolor paper and then use them to splash and splatter your way into an energetic floral composition. Preview Video
Learn to implement new watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to simplify your compositions and achieve realistic color distributions. Renowned artist Pat Weaver uses her lively, spontaneous approach to encourage people to draw and paint simply. Preview Video
Learn the art and techniques of creating and producing your very own block prints. This clear and informative program addresses the various aspects of block printing. Includes special features. Preview Video
Learn the art of mosaics. Through these 5 featured projects you’ll learn the process of creating mosaics, discover traditional and contemporary materials, and various techniques for creating beautiful and useful objects. Preview Video
Proper framing is the final touch for presenting your work. Framing and matting are important to protect artwork from dust, careless handling, acids, pollutants, and moisture. Equally important, though, proper framing and matting can enhance and reveal the beauty of your artwork. Preview Video
Learn how to assemble and prepare a properly stretched canvas for your oil or acrylic paintings. This workshop includes valuable advice about how to determine the size, canvas grade, and quality of materials. Preview Video
Learn fundamental drawing skills and develop techniques for seeing objects and people in terms of their most basic geometric shapes. Students that are able to visualize a simplified form will find it’s much easier to construct an accurate representation of the scene in their drawing or painting. Preview Video
Learn to use the artists’ manikin as an affordable tool for improving your ability to draw or paint the human form. Host Larry Withers will demonstrate how to pose and render the manikin, and how to transform the drawing with contours and muscle groups. Preview Video
Learn the mechanics and physics behind the human anatomy and how to create accurate representations of the human form. Develop an understanding of on muscular and skeletal systems, simple and complex muscle groups, and crucial joints and body mechanisms. Preview Video
Develop a deep understanding of the anatomy and kinetics of the human form while examining a variety of common movements in a frame by frame analysis. Explore and defines the characteristics of each movement from the artist’s perspective and increase the dynamism and realism of your compositions. Preview Video
Learn to paint or draw anatomically correct depictions of the human head with this art instruction DVD from On Air Video. Explore the design and function of the humans skull so that you can represent its intricacies accurately on the page or canvas. Preview Video
The array of colors available to today’s artist is staggering. That’s why it’s more important than ever that the artist have a command of color theory and color mixing.
This program is a “hands-on” course on color mixing designed to give the artist the knowledge and practical experience needed to mix colors—oils or acrylics—with
complete confidence. This video is structured around the four basic characteristics of color: hue, value, intensity and color bias. Once you know... Preview Video
Artist: Sharyn Pak Withers Producer: Sku: 22-OAV13 Runtime: 67 minutes Min.
Perspective can seem perplexing, but with proper instruction it's really quite simple. Through five separate demonstrations Larry Withers will show how to use techniques of perspective to create more realistic drawings. Preview Video
Soapmaking: Easy Melt and Pour Creations. Few crafts are as much fun and rewarding as soapmaking. And melt and pour soap is the easiest, quickest and most creative type of soapmaking there is. You can create unique and individual soaps in just minutes and at a fraction of the cost of fancy, store-bought soaps. Preview Video
MAYNARD DIXON: Art and Spirit is a feature length documentary that profiles the breathtaking art and complex life of artist, Maynard Dixon (1875–1946). The desert was Dixon’s sanctuary, a timeless place where he could forget the hurried pace of his life. Preview Video
In this video, champion model builder and designer, Mark Allison will show you the step-by-step construction of the "Dragonfly" a lightweight, competitive, beginner's indoor model airplane. This rubber band powered model conforms to the 2010 Science Olympiad rules, but the materials, tools and techniques demonstrated apply to any of the current and future lightweight indoor aircraft events including helicopter, balloon launch glider, and propeller driven airplane.
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Join Kristy Kutch and learn that no subject - even a landscape - is too expansive for colored pencil. Kristy devotes each lesson to a specific area to better address the challenges and solutions for each problem. Preview Video
Follow Karin as she cuts one sheet of watercolour paper into seventy-two small pieces and creates a new and beautiful 'little watercolour' on each one. Karin's experience and personality ensure a fun and creative experience Preview Video
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Learn to master the rules that nature imposes on light, shadow, and form, and use them to elevate your painting. Master painter Johnnie Liliedahl explains the relationships between shadows and light, as well as when and how to break the rules. Preview Video
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Eliminate useless details and learn to create stronger compositions with this drawing workshop from Johnnie Liliedahl. Practice the elements of good design, learn to draw in perspective, and master easy techniques that will help you create realistic landscapes, crashing waves, and breathtaking reflections. Preview Video
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Learn simple solutions to the most difficult color choices. Master painter Johnnie Liliedahl color's role in a painting and explains how to manipulate the temperature, value, and intensity of different colors to enhance your work. Preview Video
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Learn to create any color you desire and limit the number of paints you buy at the store. Master teacher and oil painter Johnnie Liliedahl explains how to create color page guides, exploit color relationships, and the proper way to mix colors when you can't find the shade you want. Preview Video
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Master the most elementary landscape forms: sky, trees, hills, and ground. Renowned oil painter Johnnie Liliedahl demonstrates the process of landscape composition, direct drawing, and identifying value relationships so beginning painters can understand and capture any landscape scene. Preview Video
Join urban householder Harriet Fasenfest and friends in her backyard canning kitchen to learn everything you need to know about putting up the harvest. Presented in an easy and approachable format, Preserving with Friends offers safe and reliable steps for making jam, canning fruits and tomatoes, making pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha, pressure canning vegetables, drying, freezing, and root cellaring. Preview Video
Gain perspective on abstract art and learn four methods for abstracting representational images from a reference photograph from master painter and teacher Gerald Brommer. Learn how to reduce a complicated scene to its simplest shapes and why design is more important than the subject. Preview Video
Learn to create a watercolor painting without using photos or live subjects as your reference. Artist and teacher Gerald Brommer guides students of all levels through the process of visual imaging: a special technique for recalling images from memory and arranging them within the context of painting in a compelling manner. Preview Video
Learn effective techniques for choosing a nature subject, and extracting the most essential elements for use in your watercolor painting. Master teacher Gerald Brommer explains his fluid process for conveying the feeling, more than the reality, of a natural setting. Preview Video
Expand your range of watercolor painting techniques and learn to embrace accidents in this enlightening workshop with artist and author, Gerald Brommer. Learn the unique craft of blending Oriental papers with layers watercolor to add striking texture to a mountain landscape scene. Preview Video
Master the complex skill of establishing accurate perspective in your drawing with artist and teacher Gerald Brommer. Even though it can be complex, learning basic perspective drawing is never boring in this clear and simple lesson. Preview Video
Explore the seven essential approaches to watercolor painting that will provide a firm foundation from which your talent can progress. Students of all levels will enjoy world-renowned watercolor artist and master teacher Frank Webb’s discussion of design terms, concepts, and major techniques. Preview Video
Paint the Atmosphere! Travel to Estes Park, Colorado, with contemporary landscape artist Frank Serrano, and learn the ins and outs of plein air painting, or painting outdoors. An avid naturalist, Frank is the perfect guide for painting on location. Preview Video
Learn to create and bind your own high quality books and journals with “The Book Binding Guy” Frankie Ridolfi. This DVD covers all the concepts, materials and tools you'll need without incorporating confusing instruction books or tedious research. Preview Video
Frank Francese's DVD is an exciting, entry level workshop featuring demonstrations on nature scenes, figures, automobiles and cityscapes. Frank helps the artists have fun by "taking a chance and taking charge" while painting in watercolor. Preview Video
Eleanor Lowden Pidgeon uses stiff acrylic brushes to scrub in bright watercolor pigments, then adjusts and mutes her hues with layers of additional color. She refers to a black and white photo of a mountain road, to free her imagination to create her own exciting color scheme. Preview Video
Artist: Producer: Sku: 22-ELP1d Runtime: 76 min. Min.
Capture the restless, vibrant qualities of the ocean with this series of seascape painting demonstrations from E. John Robinson. Learn the essential tools and techniques for creating seascapes with ease. Preview Video
Are you struggling to get your watercolors to the next level? Wish you could paint like a real watercolor master? Join legendary watercolor artist, Charles Reid, with his first full-length course on DVD. 3 DVDs, 10 lessons. Preview Video
Charles Reid is one of the world's best known watercolorists of his generation. His style is instantly recognizable - full of colour and light. He has inspired countless thousands of artists who strive to produce lucid colorful paintings. In this watercolor instruction video, Watercolour Landscape Masterclass from Town House Films, Charles shows you how to achieve color mastery and create vibrant watercolors. Preview Video
Learn to create watercolor flowers that are just as beautiful as they are in real life. Charles Reid demonstrates how to use contour drawing, color, tone, light, and water manipulation techniques to create masterful paintings of flowers. Preview Video
Accompany master watercolorist Charles Reid as he creates a double portrait in his home studio. Perfect for beginners or intermediate students intimidated by sketching and painting human subjects, this video includes easy-to-follow advice about blending shapes, choosing colors, softening edges, and measuring space. Preview Video
Join master watercolorist Charles Reid in his studio, and learn how to create luminous flowers in watercolor. You’ll enjoy a step-by-step lesson that takes you from a deconstructed sketch all the way to a completed painting full of variety and life. Preview Video
Learn to capture the life, light, and drama of nature scenes in this watercolor painting lesson with Claudia Nice. This step-by-step video demonstrates basic watercolor techniques as well as the way to enhance a painted scene with the use of pen and ink. Preview Video
Learn to approach your oil paintings in a more holistic manner and receive rare instruction about how to see shapes and values, a concept used by many successful artists. Students will join artist Bob Rohm for three demonstrations about how to define an object by planes of color and value rather than by line. Preview Video