These DVDs are for skilled artists who want to master design principles and develop a unique style. Learn to think like a master-level artist as you perfect your composition skills and express thoughts and emotions in your work.
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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
Learn Polly Hammett’s multifaceted design approach to help encourage your unique expression. Polly teaches a step by step method to analyze your composition before it is painted. Learn how to: interact with models; contour draw; figure placement and its impact on the meaning of your painting; how to develop a background; how to manipulate dark and light patterns to achieve a strong visual statement; lifting lights; adding texture; exaggeration; distortion; the importance of transitions; and stamping. Polly shares insights on subjects... Preview Video
Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch’s fast, fun, and inexpensive methods break down the barriers to working in encaustic. In this DVD workshop Patricia leads you through three encaustic collage projects using dozens of creative methods and materials. You’ll start with low-cost supplies from stores you visit every week and incorporate techniques from collage, scrapbooking, painting, and other media that make you feel at home. Patricia’s in-depth discussion of materials makes this workshop friendly to complete beginners. From mixing... 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
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
Learn to control light and depth as you build atmospheric landscapes from the ground up. In this acrylic DVD workshop, Hugh Greer develops two winter scenes from the same sketch, varying his color scheme, contrast, and edge treatment to render a distinct mood in each.
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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
Discover the most interesting elements from your source material as you mold shapes and relationships to fit your unique vision. Donna Zagotta’s inquisitive approach to design helps you create powerful compositions that say as much about you as they do about your subjects. In this DVD workshop Zagotta breaks her process into manageable steps and approaches design challenges one at a time. With her design firmly established, she is free to focus on her extended painting process. She concentrates on setting up color relationships and... Preview Video
This DVD workshop is great for anyone interested in drawing, whether you want to improve your painting skills or just enjoy knocking out a quick sketch. Part of what you learn is how to block in preliminary shapes, achieve proper placement and proportion, and how to pick out and render elements for a convincing three-dimensional scene. Preview Video
Craig Nelson applies his quick studies approach to develop a portrait of an in-studio model, in a logical manner, from a line drawing to a beautiful three dimensional portrait. This DVD workshop marks a clear path to improved success painting the model. Preview Video
Learn more in less time with Craig Nelson's exciting one-hour sessions. This DVD workshop helps you hone your skills without spending days on a single painting. Craig's dynamic approach works with any subject matter. In this workshop, he paints a floral from life and a portrait from photo reference. 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
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
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
With Anne Bagby's forward-thinking, experimental approach to mixed media, you never get stuck in a rut. Anne always sees room for improvement, and in this advanced collage workshop, you learn dozens of ways to refine your compositions. You print custom paper, master essential patterns, and use drawing, glazing, and stenciling techniques to create stunning figure designs. Preview Video
Rediscover your love of nature painting with this easy-to-follow oil painting lesson from Tim Deibler. Learn where to start an oil painting, how to represent the changing light patterns associated with the seasons, and how to utilize shapes, values, color and edges. Preview Video
Stephen Mann is a master in working with oils and pallet knife technique using a selection of complimentary colors. Each piece of work expresses life, movement, history, originality, atmosphere, balance and composition. Preview Video
Artist: Producer: Other Producer Sku: 22-STM1d Runtime: Min.
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
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 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
This demonstration is both a learning experience and an insight to a great artist. Richard Schmid paints an oil portrait of Captain John Adams in front of a live audience. He explains every step of his process: materials, drawing, color and value, warm and cool areas, use of a palette knife etc. He concludes the session with a discussion that will add to your entire painting experience no matter what medium you use. Preview Video
In White Pine, Richard Schmid explores the role of modern technology and photos in painting. Schmid uses a large digital photograph displayed on a monitor to simulate plein air painting. As he paints, Richard explains about color harmony, design, edges, values, and how he departs from the photograph and borrows from other images to reach his goal. Schmid's mastery of the medium is demonstrated with his magnificent brush work, color harmony and sense of place. Preview Video
Artist: Producer: Sku: 22-RS4d Runtime: 150 min. Min.
Richard Schmid captures the rustic essence of an old farm on a winter's day in this plein air demonstration. Undaunted by the cold weather, he shares his secrets to success: warm clothes, appropriate supplies and a clear understanding of what is necessary to capture the mood in his painting. 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
Richard Robinson's master class is three in-depth landscape painting lessons designed to be beneficial to student of all levels. His clear demonstrations are accompanied by worksheets that include drawings, color swatches and the complete script. It's perfect for the hearing impaired. 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 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
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
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
Develop your own color sensitivity and learn to use consistent powerful color by practicing color studies. In this DVD workshop, Lea Colie Wight helps you make real progress by narrowing your focus to this one important issue, color. You see the preliminary steps Lea takes on her first painting session to establish a basis for all her subsequent colors. She discusses the importance of light temperature, surroundings, and how to push color to the edge. In addition, you free yourself from formulas, and learn to use linking action... Preview Video
Artist: Producer: Sku: 22-LCW1d Runtime: Approx. 68 min. Min.
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Learn the importance of composition, value and color as you create a floral still life painting. Master painter Johnnie Liliedahl demonstrates how light creates the forms and how color is used to interpret the behavior of the light. 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
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
Become "the director" of your artwork by learning how to arrange your subjects to ensure that painting has an overall harmony. C.W’s 7 Foundational Truths -- drawing, squinting, design, value, color, edges, and paint manipulation -- will help to take your paintings to a new level. 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
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
Bob Rohm's DVD workshop ncludes two complete landscape pastel demonstrations, one from a photo reference and one on location. The dvd details his process step- by-step from developing compositional shapes and underpainting with hard pastels through the color and value relationship, establishing the 'extremes' and the finishing touches with the softest of pastels, the entire painterly approach is covered. 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
Learn to simplify and abstract a landscape oil painting with master impressionist Ann Templeton in her DVD workshop. Artists of all levels will enjoy this discussion of color, technique, and design that will teach you not to be intimidated by the abstract style. Preview Video