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.

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

Artist: Urania Christy Tarbet
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: UCT1d
Runtime: 93 Min.

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

Artist: Traci Bautista
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: TLB1d
Runtime: 98 Min.

Join nationally acclaimed wildlife painter, print artist and author TERRY ISAAC for an in depth look at the preparation, thought & painting process he uses to create his magical wildlife paintings. Isaac’s workshop includes: materials, preparing the painting surface, collecting accurate data for a precise rendering of a natural setting uniquely your own, tips on how to locate & photograph wild animals, technical reference materials, how to construct a convincing setting using an assortment of resources, powerful design, how to... Preview Video

Artist: Terry Isaac
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: TIS1d
Runtime: 118 Min.

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

Artist: Taylor Ikin
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: TIK1d
Runtime: 108 Min.

Tired of winter, yet? Listen to spring birds while you paint. This CD was recorded in the Creative Catalyst garden. It is a one hour recording of bird song. Enjoy this preview. Preview Video

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Sku: Spring1cd
Runtime: 1 Hr. Min.

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.

Learn to combine materials to create vibrant art from mixed-media artist Sean Dye. You learn how to layer materials in order to achieve the versatility of mixed-media without sacrificing long-term survivability. Sean demonstrates the tools & techniques to combine charcoal, India ink, acrylic gouache and water-soluble oils on the same canvas. For Sean, each layer defines a different aspect of his process: vine charcoal to define shapes; India ink to plot values; acrylic gouache to create a foil for the colors he places using the final layer... Preview Video

Artist: Sean Dye
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SD1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

Learn from nature painter and print artist Susan Bourdet to create a painting from resources you have at home. You’ll see how to select and combine photographs, use masking fluid successfully, render luminous wet-into-wet backgrounds, layer brush work to create convincing fur texture, and use dry brush and salt texturing to portray the corroding metal of an old watering can. You will learn to systematically tackle complicated natural settings for charming results. Preview Video

Artist: Susan Bourdet
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SB2d
Runtime: 112 Min.

Wildlife painter and print artist Susan Bourdet develops her painting from concept to signature. She demonstrates • tips on photographing wildlife • how to create luminous wet-into-wet backgrounds • dry brush weathered wood • knot holes and nails • use of gouache to add sunlit sparkle • spattering • how to achieve depth while maintaining the illusion of soft feathering • and a cascade of delicate vibrant flowers.This DVD compresses an extended process into 75 information-packed minutes with short cuts,... Preview Video

Artist: Susan Bourdet
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SB1d
Runtime: 75 Min.

Artist Sherri Haab opens up the limitless possibilities of resin jewelry. Sherri presents 15 fun, unique projects that add a personal touch to your creations. Along the way you learn the important differences between casting and coating resins and the uses for each. You also see the differences between dyes, fluid pigments and powders. Sherri works with purchased molds, shows how to cast original designs in silicone and turns household items into exciting accessories. With Sherri’s techniques, you can coat your favorite images for a... Preview Video

Artist: Sherri Haab
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SAH2d
Runtime: 113 Min.

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

Artist: Sherri Haab
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SAH1d
Runtime: 103 Min.

Learn the concepts Sue Archer NWS AWS TWSA employs to realize the bright, clean colors and strong light that define her work. Sue breaks down her analytical painting process and explains the tools she uses with a series of lessons on pigment quality, design principals, and color theory. You’ll learn to control value and contrast, harness the powerful white of your paper, design negative space, and energize your subjects with complementary colors. The lessons combine clearly illustrated theory with live demonstrations and practical... Preview Video

Artist: Sue Archer
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SA1d
Runtime: 140 Min.

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

Artist: Robert Dancik
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: RQD1d
Runtime: 99 Min.

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

Artist: Robbie Laird
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: RL1d
Runtime: 133 Min.

Are you ready to have your paintings be more personal? Join Ratindra Das and learn how he developed his unique style to better express his feelings. Ratindra breaks down barriers and frees you to be true to your own aesthetic. Preview Video

Artist: Ratindra Das
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: RKD1d
Runtime: 62 Min.

Pat’s direct painting approach and limited palette help you strip away distractions and work fast on fur, whiskers, feathers, and other eye-catching textures. In this workshop you’ll complete five watercolor and acrylic paintings on a variety of surfaces, so you’re sure to find the right combination for all your favorite animals. Preview Video

Artist: Pat Weaver
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: PW1d
Runtime: 110 Min.

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

Artist: Polly Hammett
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: PH1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: PBS1d
Runtime: 84 Min.

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

Artist: Nicholas Simmons
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: NS1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

The painting process is littered with small, personal choices that can make or break your composition. Ned Mueller’s patient, practical approach to oil helps you navigate the tough decisions that make a painting work. Preview Video

Artist: Ned Mueller
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: NM1d
Runtime: 109 Min.

Learn to paint water and rocks more skillfully in oil with this talented painter and teacher, Martha Saudek. Preview Video

Artist: Martha Saudek
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: MS1d
Runtime: 94 Min.

Learn to harness contrast and color balance to make your pigments leap from the paper as you create a dramatic landscape in watercolor. Preview Video

Artist: Mark Mehaffey
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: MM2d
Runtime: 90 Min.

Expert watercolorist Mark Mehaffey shows you how to paint with watercolor using a mouth atomizer. Preview Video

Artist: Mark Mehaffey
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: MM1d
Runtime: 100 Min.

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.

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

Artist: Lesley Riley
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: LR1d
Runtime: 191 Min.

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

Artist: Lisa Engelbrecht
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: LE1d
Runtime: 125 Min.

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

Artist: Linda Baker
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: LB2d
Runtime: 59 Min.

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.   Preview Video

Artist: Linda Baker
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: LB1d
Runtime: 100 Min.

Kwan Jung, NA, explains materials, shows how to hold the brush, and demonstrates six traditional Chinese subjects: prawn (and the 10 basic brush strokes), swallow birds, bamboo in calm weather, bamboo in wind, hibiscus, horses and cowboy, viewed at multiple camera angles for clear instruction, making it all look easy. The serenity of his personality is reflected in his work. Kwan Jung uses the following materials in this workshop: Two ply Xian paper, black ink (ink stick or liquid ink). Watercolor: blue, orange, yellow and red. Brushes: Mid-... Preview Video

Artist: Kwan Jung
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: KJ1d
Runtime: 70 Min.

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

Artist: John Salminen
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JS2d
Runtime: 150 Min.

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.

Jean Pederson’s gradual glazing process keeps portraits under control. You learn to build smooth facial contours with thin, deliberate layers of transparent paint. Jean’s in-depth discussions of anatomy, lighting, and color provide all the tools you’ll need to capture the nuances of the human face. You’ll see short, intensive demos on map drawings, managing moisture, and layering values. Jean leads invaluable lessons on contour, facial proportions, and reflected light, and she applies every bit of theory in her final... Preview Video

Artist: Jean Pederson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JP1d
Runtime: 117 Min.

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

Artist: Judy Morris
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JM1d
Runtime: 115 Min.

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.   Preview Video

Artist: Jan Kunz
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JK4d
Runtime: 80 Min.

Learn how to paint floral watercolor paintings that glow from the woman who wrote the book on the subject, Jan Kunz! Preview Video

Artist: Jan Kunz
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JK3d
Runtime: 70 Min.

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

Artist: Jan Kunz
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JK2d
Runtime: 65 Min.

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.   Preview Video

Artist: Jan Kunz
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JK1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Julia and Gail Ayres
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JGA1d
Runtime: 104 Min.

Janie Gildow is your guide to the steps to achieving rich and elegant colored pencil art. You learn how to draw, establish values, blend colors, practical tips, and much more. Preview Video

Artist: Janie Gildow
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JG2d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Janie Gildow
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JG1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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.

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.   Preview Video

Artist: Hugh Greer
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: HG3d
Runtime: 120 Min.

In this DVD workshop, Hugh Greer demonatrates four outdoor scenes: dry winter trees, dramatic clouds, flat prairie vista and evening winter sky. Each scene expresses elements basic to landscape painting. Preview Video

Artist: Hugh Greer
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: HG2d
Runtime: 93 Min.

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

Artist: Hugh Greer
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: HG1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Gloria Page
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: GP1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: George James
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: GJ3d
Runtime: 106 Min.

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

Artist: George James
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: GJ2d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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.

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

Artist: Donna Zagotta
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DZ1d
Runtime: 154 Min.

Realistic wildlife painting requires an understanding not only of animal textures but the advanced painting techniques necessary to captures those textures. David Kitler delivers both his in instruction art DVD, Painting Nature's Textures.   Preview Video

Artist: David Kitler
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DNK3d
Runtime: 110 Min.

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

Artist: David Kitler
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DNK2d
Runtime: 104 Min.

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

Artist: David Kitler
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DNK1d
Runtime: 156 Min.

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

Artist: Dale Laitinen
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DL2d
Runtime: 1 hour 38 min Min.

Learn to paint landscapes that make a statement. Follow watercolor expert Dale Laitinen on a quest to capture a sense of the monumental. In this DVD workshop, you use bold color to create drama as you paint the great granite cliffs of Yosemite.   Preview Video

Artist: Dale Laitinen
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DL1d
Runtime: 110 Min.

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

Artist: Dayle Doroshow
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DD2d
Runtime: 105 Min.

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

Artist: Dayle Doroshow
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: DD1d
Runtime: 109 Min.

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

Artist: Charles Harrington
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CPH1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Carla O'Connor
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CO1d
Runtime: 130 Min.

Capture the mood of a moment with Craig Nelson’s plein air oil painting techniques. In this DVD workshop, you’ll learn to be observant and decisive enough to paint inviting landscapes within the time constraint of a shifting sun. Craig pushes you beyond static green trees and boring blue water to find the variations and intriguing accent colors that make nature complex and beautiful. Preview Video

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN7d
Runtime: 100 Min.

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

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN6d
Runtime: 100 Min.

A reference photo of a dancer allows Craig Nelson to emphasize gesture in a charcoal drawing and capture an exciting pose not possible with a live model. In this DVD workshop, Craig eases into the drawing by translating lines from his photo to his paper. Preview Video

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN5d
Runtime: 60 Min.

Master the art of portrait drawing with professor of illustration Craig Nelson. In his DVD workshop, Craig presents a logical and intuitive progression that allows the student to focus on specific issues in a sequential manner. Preview Video

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN4d
Runtime: 55 Min.

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

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN3d
Runtime: 105 Min.

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

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN2d
Runtime: 75 Min.

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

Artist: Craig Nelson
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CN1d
Runtime: 75 Min.

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

Artist: Caroline Jasper
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CJ1d
Runtime: 130 Min.

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

Artist: Claudine Hellmuth
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CH3d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Claudine Hellmuth
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CH2d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Claudine Hellmuth
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CH1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Carl Dalio
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CD2d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Carl Dalio
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CD1d
Runtime: 140 Min.

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.

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

Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC5d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC4d
Runtime: 95 Min.

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

Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC3d
Runtime: 95 Min.

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

Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC2d
Runtime: 105 Min.

This film brings you the unique opportunity to meet Cheng-Khee Chee AWS DF, NWS and learn his philosophy and styles of painting and how they have added emotional depth to his work. The ‘workshop’ is divided into two parts. In the first part you learn the four creative principles Chee has developed over his 38 years of intensive study, principles he adheres to faithfully. Chee shows you how to create your own bank account of creative imagery, with glimpses into his sketch book and painting studies. Chee presents and explains the... Preview Video

Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC1d
Runtime: 130 Min.

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.

Learn to create a floral watercolor painting using memory and emotion instead of sketches, photo references, or physical subjects. Students of all levels will enjoy this freeing lesson from Barbara Nechis, who employs wet-into-wet and double-loading techniques to inspire passionate art. Preview Video

Artist: Barbara Nechis
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: BN1d
Runtime: 142 Min.

Watch Carr's dynamic painting process and techniques. Learn the bold, high energy style she brings to her watercolor painting to achieve rich color, energetic lighting, and expressive strokes. Preview Video

Artist: Betty Carr
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: BC1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Ann Pember
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: APM2d
Runtime: 110 Min.

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

Artist: Ann Pember
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: APM1d
Runtime: 110 Min.

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

Artist: Arleta Pech
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AP1d
Runtime: 75 Min.

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

Artist: Anne Bagby
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AHB3d
Runtime: 1 hr. 3min. Min.

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

Artist: Anne Bagby
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AHB2d
Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min. Min.

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.

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

Artist: Ann Baldwin
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AEB2d
Runtime: 112 Min.

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

Artist: Ann Baldwin
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AEB1d
Runtime: 112 Min.

Learn wildlife artist Terry Isaac's methodical system that insures accuracy in your wildlife paintings. Terry shares tips on capturing the perfect reference materials, ways to keep you inspired and a never ending resource for creative ideas. Preview Video

Artist: Terry Isaac
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-TIS2d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Tim Deibler
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-TD1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Tony Couch
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-TC6d
Runtime: 60 Min.

“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

Artist: Tony Couch
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-TC5d
Runtime: 45 Min.

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

Artist: Tony Couch
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-TC4d
Runtime: 55 Min.

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

Artist: Tony Couch
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-TC2d
Runtime: 55 Min.

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

Artist: Tony Couch
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-TC1d
Runtime: 50 Min.

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

Artist: Sharon Lynn Williams
Producer: White Pine
Sku: 22-SW1d
Runtime: 104 Min.

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

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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

Artist: Shirley Trevena
Producer: Townhouse
Sku: 22-ST2d
Runtime: 84 Min.

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

Artist: Shirley Trevena
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-ST1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Steve Rogers
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-SR1d
Runtime: 98 Min.

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

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ6d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ5d
Runtime: 55 Min.

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

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ4d
Runtime: 51 Min.

Learn to master the use of acrylic and casein paints, and achieve stunning landscape paintings with master artists Stephen Quiller. Beginning on location in Taos, New Mexico, Quiller demonstrates techniques for creating transparent and opaque washes, Impasto textures, and other special effects. Preview Video

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ3d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ2d
Runtime: 61 Min.

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

Artist: Stephen Quiller
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-SQ1d
Runtime: 55 Min.

Master the art of portraiture drawing with expert Susan Lyon. Known for her all-around artistic knowledge, Susan walks you through the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait with the eye of an artist. Whether you're using pastel pencil as Susan demonstrates, or graphite or charcoal, you'll be mesmerized by the skill level and composition created. How to prepare your drawing with a complete materials list, proper lighting, and an inspirational model. How to achieve artistic observational skils by comparing light and shadow shaper... Preview Video

Artist: Susan Lyon
Producer: Interweave
Sku: 22-SL1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Producer: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Sku: 22-SHT3d
Runtime: 300 Min.

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

Artist: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Producer: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Sku: 22-SHT2D
Runtime: 210 Min.

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

Artist: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Producer: Susan Harrison-Tustain
Sku: 22-SHT1D
Runtime: 210 Min.

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

Artist: Richard Schmid
Producer: Stove Prairie Press
Sku: 22-RS5d
Runtime: 108 Min.

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

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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

Artist: Richard Schmid
Producer: Stove Prairie Press
Sku: 22-RS1d
Runtime: 104 Min.

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

Artist: Richard McKinley
Producer: Artist Productions
Sku: 22-RM1d
Runtime: 180 Min.

Join Ron Hicks, master oil painter, in a start-to-finish demonstration on how to accurately reflect your subject while keeping your voice and vision in a portrait. Learn the essentials of portraiture from sketching to depicting the subtle features of your model, with expert advice and techniques on masses, shapes, color, value, brush strokes, and more. Enhance your skills and your artwork as you learn how to:   • Paint more than just a likeness: Learn how to convey the true essence of your model.   • Master balance in... Preview Video

Artist: Ron Hicks
Producer: Interweave
Sku: 22-RH1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Robert Burridge
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-RB2d
Runtime: 55 Min.

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

Artist: Robert Burridge
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-RB1d
Runtime: 79 Min.

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

Artist: Richard Robinson
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-RAR1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Pat Weaver
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-PW2d
Runtime: 74 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV9d
Runtime: 42 Min.

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

Artist: Sharyn Pak Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV8d
Runtime: 127 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV7d
Runtime: 83 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV6d
Runtime: 35 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV5d
Runtime: 92 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV4d
Runtime: 77 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV3d
Runtime: 52 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV2d
Runtime: 41 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

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

Artist: Larry Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV12d
Runtime: 78 Min.

More than a photo album, scrapbooks are a beautiful presentation of photos, keepsakes and memorabilia.  Six Projects. Preview Video

Artist: Sharyn Pak Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV11d
Runtime: 119 Min.

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

Artist: Sharyn Pak Withers
Producer: On Air Video
Sku: 22-OAV10d
Runtime: 112 Min.

Well known watercolorist Mary Whyte takes you inside her studio to paint a watercolor portrait from start to finish. You'll see firsthand the relationship Mary has with her models, why she chooses to paint portraits, why watercolor is the perfect medium, and how she creates works with emotions that capture the essence she's trying to convey. With Mastering Watercolor Portraiture with Mary Whyte, you'll learn: * - How to use a thumbnail sketch to get started and compose a strong composition with a focal point * - How to paint the... Preview Video

Artist: Mary Whyte
Producer: Interweave
Sku: 22-MW1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Maynard Dixon
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-MD1d
Runtime: 67 Min.

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.   Preview Video

Artist: Mark Allison
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-MA1d
Runtime: Min.

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

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Sku: 22-LCW1d
Runtime: Approx. 68 min. Min.

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

Artist: Kristy Kutch
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-KK1d
Runtime: 107 Min.

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

Artist: Karin Huehold
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-KH1d
Runtime: 120 Min.

Add life, color and energy to florals painted from photographic reference.  Janet Walsh shows you how with a clear sequence of steps. She includes color selections and brush techniques that guarantee fresh results. Preview Video

Artist: Janet Walsh
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-JW1d
Runtime: 83 Min.

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

Artist: Jane Paul Angelhart
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-JPA1d
Runtime: 98 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JLS5d
Runtime: 75 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE Expand your understanding of natural forms and shapes, and learn how to address common compositional concerns without frustration. Using clear examples and fun exercises, master artist Johnnie Liliedahlto inspires students of all levels to tackle previously ignored subjects. Preview Video

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JLS4d
Runtime: 135 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JLS3d
Runtime: 130 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JLS2d
Runtime: 120 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JLS1d
Runtime: 90 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE Gain essential drawing and painting skills for creating a full-faced portrait from a photographic reference. Master painter Johnnie Liliedahl provides technical instruction and computer-generated reference materials you need to create this portrait. Preview Video

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JL5d
Runtime: 135 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE Bring an English Cottage landscape to life with a limited color palette in the style of the Old Masters and early landscape artists. Follow along with master painter Johnnie Liliedahl as she demonstrates how to use transparent colors, and glazing and scumbing techniques. Preview Video

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JL4d
Runtime: 150 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE Learn to make a work of art using photos as references in 10 easy steps. Master painter Johnnie Liliedahl demonstrates the basic techniques for painting children's faces to capture their youth and softness. Preview Video

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JL3d
Runtime: 120 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JL2d
Runtime: 150 Min.

THIS DVD SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER WAREHOUSE 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

Artist: Johnnie Liliedahl
Producer: Liliedahl
Sku: 22-JL1d
Runtime: Min.

Hazel Soan introduces multiple subjects as she explains how to get the freshest, strongest, cleanest color in watercolor. Her style is direct, with little preliminary drawing. Her casual approach makes learning this critical information fun and very rewarding. Hazel encourages you to explore the properties of watercolor and gives an insight into the secrets of successful watercolor painting. Preview Video

Artist: Hazel Soan
Producer:
Sku: 22-HS1d
Runtime: 80 Min.

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

Artist: Harriet Fasenfest
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-HF1d
Runtime: 190 Min.

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.

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

Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB5d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB4d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB3d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB2d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Gerald Brommer
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-GB1d
Runtime: 30 Min.

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

Artist: Frank Webb
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-FW2d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Frank Webb
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-FW1d
Runtime: 112 Min.

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

Artist: Frank Serrano
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-FS1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Frank Serrano
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-FR1d
Runtime: 90+ Min.

If painting quickly and with passion as it applies to watercolor expression is what you are looking for, this is the DVD for you. The three workshop subjects include "The Color of a Winter Scene", "Vibrant Color in a City Scene" and "The Color of Nature's Storms".   Preview Video

Artist: Frank Francese
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-FF2d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Frank Francese
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-FF1d
Runtime: 48 Min.

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

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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

Artist: E. John Robinson
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-EJR2d
Runtime: 120 Min.

In his latest DVD release, award-winning artist Eric Wiegardt (AWS, NWS) takes us into his world of painting loosely using a street scene as the focal point of the hour plus demo. Wiegardt begins by telling us that there are several things  specific to painting a street scene and within the contest of "painting loose," "painting quickly" and adding lots of "dynamic action," he leads us through painting building and windows, street foliage, people and skies as a part of the overall design scheme. Preview Video

Artist: Eric Wiegardt
Producer: Artist Palette
Sku: 22-EAW1d
Runtime: 96 Min.

David Shevlino's DVD In the Studio includes two demonstrations of oil painting. The first is a small, quickly painted still life using a wet-into-wet technique. The second is a large figure composition developed over several weeks. Throughout the demonstration David describes his painting methods and philosophy developed over 25 years of experience. He also shares his thought processes and creative ideas, his past and present work, and the influence of other painters throughout history. Preview Video

Artist: David Shevlino
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-DS1d
Runtime: 55 Min.

David paints on a glorious day in the Peak District with the last of the winter snow still lying on the ground. He then travels in early spring to the spectacular scenery of Cinque Terre in Italy, five little villages built into the rocks between the sea and the steeply terraced hillsides. Here he paints views of the busy streets and harbours with their brightly coloured houses and boats. Preview Video

Artist: David Curtis
Producer: APV
Sku: 22-DC6d
Runtime: 90 Min.

Painting outdoors in all weather conditions is very important to David. Working in pure watercolour in a loose and immediate way he is able to capture the light and mood of a place. Here he chooses to paint the pastoral scenery of his native Yorkshire in the early spring as well as the city streets of London and Paris. He also works in his studio, painting a more considered watercolour using an oil painting as source material. Preview Video

Artist: David Curtis
Producer: APV
Sku: 22-DC5d
Runtime: 80 Min.

The effect of light is all important in David’s work and in this film he once again paints in oils, choosing a variety of different subjects to illustrate his way of painting. Preview Video

Artist: David Curtis
Producer: APV
Sku: 22-DC4d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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.

Paint along side one of the great oil painters of the UK, David Curtis. Preview Video

Artist: David Curtis
Producer: APV
Sku: 22-DC1d
Runtime: 80 Min.

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

Artist: C.W. Mundy
Producer: Interweave
Sku: 22-CWM1d
Runtime: 60 Min.

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

Artist: Charles Reid
Producer: Other Producer
Sku: 22-CR5d
Runtime: 240 Min.

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

Artist: Charles Reid
Producer: Townhouse
Sku: 22-CR4d
Runtime: 135 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

Artist: Charles Reid
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-CR3d
Runtime: 120 Min.

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

Artist: Charles Reid
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-CR2d
Runtime: 58 Min.

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

Artist: Charles Reid
Producer: Crystal
Sku: 22-CR1d
Runtime: 58 Min.

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

Artist: Claudia Nice
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-CPN1d
Runtime: 143 Min.

Get the best of both worlds! Learn how to get the look of watercolor but enjoy the durability of acrylics with Charles Harrington. Harrington explains how to draw inspiration from the natural world while demonstrating the process for creating two very different landscapes. Preview Video

Artist: Charles Harrington
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-CPH2d
Runtime: 128 Min.

Learn to create powerful landscapes full of mood and atmosphere with this oil painting workshop featuring Carolyn Lewis. Intermediate students will enjoy Lewis’ discussion of color, light, value, shape and edges as they learn to infuse a scene with their own imagination. Preview Video

Artist: Carolyn Lewis
Producer: Teaching Art
Sku: 22-CEL1d
Runtime: 65 Min.

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

Artist: Bob Rohm
Producer: Artist Productions
Sku: 22-BRO2d
Runtime: 164 Min.

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

Artist: Bob Rohm
Producer: Artist Productions
Sku: 22-BRO1d
Runtime: 240 Min.

The DVD offers enlightening techniques, suggestions, hints, philosophy and insights as Laycock gives the viewer a candid personal glimpse into his unique style of landscape painting. Preview Video

Artist: Brent Laycock
Producer: White Pine
Sku: 22-BRL1d
Runtime: 148 Min.

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

Artist: Ann Templeton
Producer: Artist Productions
Sku: 22-AT1d
Runtime: 120 Min.