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
Unconventional and innovative, Nicholas Simmons brings a breath of fresh air to water-media techniques. Join the 2007 National Watercolor Society top prize winner as he works large-scale and reveals how challenges unique to water-media can be turned to the artist’s advantage, with stunning results. He incorporates blooming, crawl-backs, bleeding and puddling, and demonstrates methods for integrating masked areas with wet-in-wet painting. Nick mixes watercolor with fluid acrylic, encourages the paper to buckle, and boldly wields a spray... 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
Keep the color flowing with watercolorist Linda Baker. Baker creates a plan first thing so that she can get down to what she loves: playing with texture and color.
Baker takes the wonderful transparent qualities of her pigments and uses watercolor techniques that create interest within each application of paint. She works in layers and at each stage she carefully considers advanced art concepts of color temperature and value.
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In this workshop, John Salminen AWS DF, NWS hits the streets of New York to gather candid reference shots for his urban scene. He photographs with a designer’s eye. When he returns to the studio, he modifies the color and composition of his reference materials. John teaches a simple system for accurately transferring his complex image to watercolor paper. He lays a foundation with careful masking and vivid washes of hard-to-define colors. He concentrates on value relationships as he fills his landscape with shimmering streets and glowing... Preview Video
Join John Salminen AWSdf, NWS as he uses the language of design to build a complex layered abstraction. The design analysis and thinking he uses may be applied to any subject or medium. John begins with simple objects as a springboard to suggest shapes and line. He then launches on a sequence of steps to create intriguing and unpredictable effects all the while using design principles to create a cohesive captivating painting. He floods in warm tones, dry brush blending, scrapes in darks, and masks lines. He creates a variety of line and edge... Preview Video
Judy Morris, AWS NWS takes the mystery out of choosing the right colors and salts to achieve amazingly rich textures. She shows the versatility of watercolor and the subtle differences in combining various types of paint (opaques, transparents, stains, etc.), paper, and salts and what they will achieve. Judy charges in color while the salt is doing its work and tweaks it after all is dry. She breaks a few “rules” as she spots in color contrasts and finishes with glazing an opaque to make a textured surface that is a visual feast!... 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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Join artist Jan Kunz, author of Painting Beautiful Watercolors from Photographs and Painting Florals That Glow, to learn how to paint so that your paintings will glow. This step by step watercolor painting video workshop, Watercolor Portrait Painting: Female, will become a favorite whether you skills are beginning or advanced. Preview Video
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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This is a rare view into the working mind of a world-class artist. You experience the thinking, feeling and risk-taking process for a truly personal painting. George James leads you through his methods for bending and shaping the rules to fit his artistic expression. Preview Video
Learn what makes a painting an artistic expression. Gain insights on art as communication / creating mystery with darks / design considerations for communicating your personal statement or metaphor into your art / numerous Yupo painting techniques you can apply to your work. 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
Carla O’Connor’s painting process promotes unique personal expression and rapid artistic growth. In her DVd workshop, she uses the human form as a springboard for powerful, expressive design. Each logical step in her process addresses a specific design issue. Her initial quick drawing, or “set up,” relates the figure to the background and divides space into intriguing shapes. Working on gesso-coated paper, she modifies visual paths in her composition to keep the viewer inside the painting. Preview Video
In this DVD workshop, Carl Dalio help you trouble shoot the most common of dull color. He'll help you make big changes in color selection and application that will energize and personalize your work. Preview Video
Cheng-Khee Chee demonstrates how Marbleizing and Monoprinting Techniques can be combined to create the otherworldly dream-like imagery that characterize his paintings. The video contains instructions for selecting, handling and using materials throughout the process. Preview Video
Achieve a sense of texture, atmosphere, dappled light and dense foliage without painting details! Join master artist Cheng-Khee Chee and learn to use rice paper to effortlessly achieve a sense of delicate patterning. The DVD workshop includes four demonstrations Preview Video
Learn exactly how Cheng-Khee uses his Splash Color Technique to most effortlessly paint dramatic landscape scenes with simplicity, energetic brushwork and decisive design. Preview Video
Learn how to paint with master painter Cheng-Khee Chee as he stretches the boundaries of watercolor media with his signature style, the Saturated Wet Technique, that uniquely blends design principles of East and West. Preview Video
Watch Cheng Khee-Chee paint an active street scene, showing how he creates the scene using combined reference materials then makes bold adjustments to create a cohesive, strong design with activity and atmosphere. In the DVD workshop Chee reveals his heart in the first half of the workshop and his mind in the second half. Preview Video
With a limited palette, two brushes and a smooth surface, Ann Pember creates an atmospheric mountain scene rich in movement and texture. Her unique process works with the quirks of high plate illustration board to achieve beautiful results. She incorporates a spray of water to coax out naturalistic rock and tree textures. With a damp brush, she lifts out branches and directs the flow of a mountain stream. Ann shows you when to drop in color, and when to manipulate pigments to make results that look as natural as the scene they represent Preview Video
Gain color and skill confidence in watercolor with Ann Pember. Known for her large florals, Ann finds a balance between clean transparencies and vibrant hues. In this workshop, she shares her meticulous approach to color and her method for controlling wet into wet washes. 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 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 to take risks and create watercolor paintings with confidence in this hour-long workshop with accomplished artist Shirley Trevena. Take advantage of thirty years of painting and teaching experience as Trevena demonstrates her process for layering paint and achieving vibrancy. Preview Video
Steve Rogers shares the secrets he has learned from a lifetime of painting marine subjects in watercoor and in his 30 plus years of teaching. We see Steve paint a beautiful watercolor of two old sailboats from start to finish. 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
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
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 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 professional secrets for letting colors and faces bloom from the page in this art instruction DVD featuring artist Jane Angelhart. Gain insight into portrait painting techniques and tips for creating luminous layers without muddying the color. 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
Learn essential techniques for choosing the subject of a nature painting, and allowing the color, texture, and mood of the place to come alive in your watercolor painting. Master artist Gerald Brommer explains how to select painting techniques to maneuver the elements into the right composition. Preview Video
Spend a day with master watercolor artist Frank Webb as he demonstrates and discusses the most essential watercolor painting techniques. Watch as Webb creates several paintings from value sketches and elaborates on challenges and advantages of watercolor. 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
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
David has a wonderful eye for choosing subjects. In this art workshop he concentrates mainly on interiors. Firstly an old forgotten corner of a barn with farm implements and light streaming through the door, then the interior of a boat builders yard with work in progress. As a slightly simpler subject he paints in a farmyard, an old barn, trees and lots of atmosphere. Preview Video
Artist: David Curtis Producer: APV Sku: 22-DC3d Runtime: 60 Min.
Paint along side one of the great painters of the UK, David Curtis. Essentially a "plein air" and figurative painter, working in both oil and watercolours, David has authored numerous books and his work resides in collections all over the world. Preview Video
Artist: David Curtis Producer: APV Sku: 22-DC2d Runtime: 60 Min.
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
