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Abstract art is an art form that relies on line, shape, texture and other elements of design as the dominant subject matter. It does not rely on a figurative reality. These DVDs will help you broaden your creativity as you explore color, and form. From collage and Yupo to marbleizing and monoprinting, you will be able to create a modern masterpiece with these techniques.

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Acrylic Abstract Painting: The Evolving Image with Virginia Cobb

Don't let redundancy dull your abstract art. Let Virginia Cobb show you how to paint by using the natural challenges of the medium to push you to new and exciting work. Preview Video
Artist: Virginia Cobb
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: VC1d
Runtime: 120 Min.
Acrylic Paint Pizzazz: Collage Techniques for Paper & Fabric with Sherrill Kahn

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
Artist: Sherrill Kahn
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SK1d
Runtime: 108 Min.
An Acrylic Journey: From Trash to Treasure & An Inward Look with Mary Todd Beam

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
Artist: Mary Todd Beam
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: MB2d
Runtime: 120 Min.
A Designed Approach to Abstraction with John Salminen

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
Artist: John Salminen
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JS1d
Runtime: 160 Min.
Acrylics: Textures, Layers and Metallics with Jacqueline Sullivan

Jacqueline Sullivan demonstrates the unlimited possibilities of collage. You learn the proper way to layer tissue, cheesecloth and aluminum and which medium to use for each texture. In this DVD workshop Jacqueline clearly explains the differences between Golden mediums. In addition to stencils and metallics, she incorporates everyday household items. This DVD is perfect for collage artists of any level and style. Preview Video
Artist: Jacqueline Sullivan
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JCS1d
Runtime: 115 Min.
Sku: GJ1d
Mastering Yupo with George James

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
Artist: George James
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: GJ1d
Runtime: 75 Min.
Marbleizing and Monoprinting Technique with Cheng-Khee Chee

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
Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC6d
Runtime: 125 Min.
Watermedia Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown

Brings your collages to a new level with Carrie Burns Brown in her collage DVD workshop. Learn to make your own richly textured papers and personalized stamps plus develop your own rainbow array of light-safe papers. Carrie Burns Brown shows you how to sandwich fibers and combine and alter pre-existing materials to make them more personal, satisfying and unique. You learn how to use color harmonies and simple design structure to strengthen your work. Carrie Burns Brown is an inspiration. You won’t want to wait to get started! Preview Video
Artist: Carrie Burns Brown
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CB1d
Runtime: 120 Min.
COLLAGE: Paper, Patterns & Glazing with Anne Bagby

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Sku: AHB1d
COLLAGE: Paper, Patterns & Glazing with Anne Bagby

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
Artist: Anne Bagby
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AHB1d
Runtime: 90 Min.
Creating Abstract Art with Gerald Brommer

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
Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB6d
Runtime: 30 Min.

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