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Acrylic Abstract Painting: The Evolving Image with Virginia Cobb

Don't let redundancy dull your abstract art. Let Virginia Cobb show you how to paint by using the natural challenges of the medium to push you to new and exciting work. Preview Video
Artist: Virginia Cobb
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: VC1d
Runtime: 120 Min.
Landscape in Pastel: Reflections of Monet's Garden with Urania Christy Tarbet

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.
Retro Rags: Funky Fabric Books with Traci Bautista

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.
Painting Wildlife in Acrylic with Terry Isaac

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.
Dancing with Yupo: Tools & Techniques with Taylor Ikin

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.
Acrylic Paint Pizzazz: Collage Techniques for Paper & Fabric with Sherrill Kahn

Sponge, scrape, and stamp every ounce of color out of your acrylic paints with textile artist Sherrill Kahn. In this mixed media DVD workshop, you’ll discover textures that enliven any paper or fabric project, from collages to clothing. With no brushes or drawing skills required, beginners will feel welcome, and experienced artists will find quick and innovative ways to add color to collage. Sherrill sponges down base colors at breakneck speed before helping you master a variety of painting tools. She layers opaques with craft sticks and... Preview Video
Artist: Sherrill Kahn
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: SK1d
Runtime: 108 Min.
Palette Knife Landscape with Water-Soluble Oils & Mixed Media with Sean Dye

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.
Inspiration From the Garden in Watercolor with Susan Bourdet

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.
Bold & Beautiful: Backyard Wildlife in Watercolor with Susan Bourdet

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.
Sku: SAH2d
Resin Jewelry with Sherri Haab

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.
Precious Metal Clay Jewelry with Sherri Haab

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.
Sku: SA1d
Commanding Color with Sue Archer

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.
Faux Bone Jewelry: Tools & Techniques with Robert Dancik

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.
Flowing Florals: The Informed, Intuitive Approach with Robbie Laird

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.
Painting a Personal Reality in Watercolor with Radindra Das

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.
Animal Portraits in Watermedia with Pat Weaver

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.
Design with the Figure with Polly Hammett

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.
Encaustic Collage Workshop with Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

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.
Innovative Water Media with Nicholas Simmons

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.
Making a Painting Work: Figurescape in Oil with Ned Mueller

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.
Sunlight on Oak Creek: Applying the Lessons of Plein Air to Photographic Reference with Martha Saudek

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.
Painting a Dramatic Landscape in Watercolor with Mark Mehaffey

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.
Build, Design & Color Using a Mouth Atomizer with Mark Mehaffey

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.
An Acrylic Journey: From Trash to Treasure & An Inward Look with Mary Todd Beam

Break down your barriers to creativity with Mary Todd Beam's light-hearted approach to acrylics . Mary leads you through two complete paintings as you explore layering, line work and your artistic identity. Preview Video
Artist: Mary Todd Beam
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: MB2d
Runtime: 120 Min.
Exploring Fabric Collage with Lesley Riley

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.
Hand Lettering on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop with Lisa Engelbrecht

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.
Fearless Watercolor: Layering and Color with Linda Baker

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.
Layers of Design in Watercolor with Linda Baker

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Sku: LB1d
Layers of Design in Watercolor with Linda Baker

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.
Chinese Brush Painting with Kwan Jung

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.
Urban Landscape in Watercolor with John Salminen

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.
A Designed Approach to Abstraction with John Salminen

Join John Salminen AWSdf, NWS as he uses the language of design to build a complex layered abstraction. The design analysis and thinking he uses may be applied to any subject or medium. John begins with simple objects as a springboard to suggest shapes and line. He then launches on a sequence of steps to create intriguing and unpredictable effects all the while using design principles to create a cohesive captivating painting. He floods in warm tones, dry brush blending, scrapes in darks, and masks lines. He creates a variety of line and edge... Preview Video
Artist: John Salminen
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JS1d
Runtime: 160 Min.
Wet Glazing Watercolor Portrait with Jean Pederson

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.
Tuscan Textures: Rich Textures Using Salt with Judy Morris

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.
Painting Watercolor Portraits: A Simple Approach From Photo to Finish with Jan Kunz

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.
Sku: JK3d
Roses in Crystal with Jan Kunz

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.
Watercolor Portrait Painting: Female with Jan Kunz

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.
Getting Started Right in Watercolor with Jan Kunz

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.
Painterly Printmaking with Monotype with Gail and Julia Ayres

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.
The Art of Colored Pencil: The Light Touch with Janie Gildow

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.
The Colored Pencil: Getting Started Right with Janie Gildow

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.
Acrylics: Textures, Layers and Metallics with Jacqueline Sullivan

Jacqueline Sullivan demonstrates the unlimited possibilities of collage. You learn the proper way to layer tissue, cheesecloth and aluminum and which medium to use for each texture. In this DVD workshop Jacqueline clearly explains the differences between Golden mediums. In addition to stencils and metallics, she incorporates everyday household items. This DVD is perfect for collage artists of any level and style. Preview Video
Artist: Jacqueline Sullivan
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: JCS1d
Runtime: 115 Min.
Sku: HG3d
Create Mood & Atmosphere with Color & Value with Hugh Greer

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.
Landscape Studies in Acrylic with Hugh Greer

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Sku: HG2d
Landscape Studies in Acrylic with Hugh Greer

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.
Acrylic Landscape Painting: Tools & Techniques with Hugh Greer

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.
Sku: GP1d
Art Stamping Innovations: Carving Workshop with Gloria Page

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.
Designing for Content: Yupo Master Class with George James

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.
The Artistic Process On Yupo Paper with George James

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Sku: GJ2d
The Artistic Process On Yupo Paper with George James

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.
Sku: GJ1d
Mastering Yupo with George James

In this DVD workshop, George James, AWS DF, NWS presents the painting process he's developed that promotes predictable results and a creative flexibility unheard of on regular watercolor paper. In this DVD George demonstrates his techniques for achieving variegated washes, smooth washes, lifting, ghosting, splattering, stamping, carding darks and lifting whites. He creates rich surface textures and luminous dark passages. George is generous with his knowledge and clearly explains the theory behind his every move. The viewer will understand... Preview Video
Artist: George James
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: GJ1d
Runtime: 75 Min.
The You Factor: Powerful, Personal Design in Opaque Watercolor with Donna Zagotta

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.
Painting Nature's Textures in Acrylics with David N. Kitler

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.
Reliable Results in Acrylics: A Medium Demystified with David Kitler

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.
Draw with Confidence: From Basic to Brilliant with David Kitler

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.
Landscape Essentials in Watercolor with Dale Laitinen

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.
Sku: DL1d
The Language of Landscape in Watercolor with Dale Laitinen

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.
International Inspirations in Polymer Clay: China with Dayle Doroshow

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.
International Inspirations in Polymer Clay: Provence with Dayle Doroshow

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.
Acrylic Landscapes the Watercolor Way with Charles Harrington

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.
Figure Design in Gouache: The Process with Carla O'Connor

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.
Plein Air in Oil with Craig Nelson

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.
A Solid Start in Oil Painting: Still Life with Craig Nelson

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.
Drawing Gesture in Charcoal & Pastel with Craig Nelson

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.
Drawing a Duotone Portrait with Craig Nelson

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.
Drawing with Pastel and Charcoal: Tips and Techniques with Craig Nelson

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.
A Quick Studies Oil Portrait From Life with Craig Nelson

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Sku: CN2d
A Quick Studies Oil Portrait From Life with Craig Nelson

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.
Quick Studies in Oil with Craig Nelson

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.
Color Moves: Painting Water with Oil with Caroline Jasper

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.
Beeswax Collage with Claudine Hellmuth

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Sku: CH3d
Beeswax Collage with Claudine Hellmuth

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.
MORE Collage Textures and Techniques with Claudine Hellmuth

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.
Collage Textures & Techniques with Claudine Hellmuth

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.
Sketching in Perspective with Carl Dalio

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.
Sku: CD1d
Color Power: The Path to Visualizing Energetic Color with Carl Dalio

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.
Marbleizing and Monoprinting Technique with Cheng-Khee Chee

Cheng-Khee Chee demonstrates how Marbleizing and Monoprinting Techniques can be combined to create the otherworldly dream-like imagery that characterize his paintings. The video contains instructions for selecting, handling and using materials throughout the process. Preview Video
Artist: Cheng-Khee Chee
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: CC6d
Runtime: 125 Min.
Crinkle Paper Technique with Cheng-Khee Chee

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.
Splash Color Technique with Cheng-Khee Chee

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.
Saturated Wet Technique with Cheng-Khee Chee

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.
Traditional Watercolor Approach with Cheng-Khee Chee

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.
The Many Styles of Cheng-Khee Chee: Introduction & Interview with Cheng-Khee Chee

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.
Watermedia Collage Workshop with Carrie Burns Brown

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

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.
Capturing Limited Light with Expressive Brushwork with Betty Carr

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.
Painting in the Flow of Watercolor On High Plate Illustration Board with Ann Pember

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.
Sku: APM1d
Vibrant Orchid with Ann Pember

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.
Pure Color Glazing in Watercolor with Arleta Pech

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.
The Grunge Book: An Acrylic Art Journal by Ann Bagby

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.
PATTERN & FORM: Advanced Collage Techniques with Anne Bagby

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.
COLLAGE: Paper, Patterns & Glazing with Anne Bagby

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

Put pattern to work with mixed media artist Anne Bagby. You’ll create your own stamps, masks, stencils, and paper as you build a truly customized collage. Work fast and free, layering homemade paper and lush acrylic glazes to design an intricate and eclectic figure. Preview Video
Artist: Anne Bagby
Producer: Creative Catalyst
Sku: AHB1d
Runtime: 90 Min.
Text & Texture in Mixed Media Collage with Ann Baldwin

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Sku: AEB2d
Text & Texture in Mixed Media Collage with Ann Baldwin

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.
Collage - Telling Stories with Collage & Paint with Ann Baldwin

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.

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