Portrait & Figure

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.