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Still Life & Flowers

These DVDs teach you to create exciting compositions featuring everyday objects. Still life is the best learning tool for beginning painters, while fresh flowers provide challenges for even the most experienced artists. These videos help you capture the nuance and emotion of your subjects while you work in a comfortable studio environment.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking the Rules of Watercolour with Shirley Trevena

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.
Taking Risks With Watercolour with Shirley Trevena

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.
Acrylic Techniques with Stephen Quiller

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.
Painting Watercolor My Way with Susan Harrison-Tustain

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.
One-on-One Watercolor Workshops with Susan Harrison-Tustain

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.
Loosen Up with Acrylics! with Robert Burridge

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.
Abstract Florals from Loose Colorful Splatters with Robert Burridge

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.
Sku: 22-PW2d
Watercolor Simplified with Pat Weaver

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.
Expressive Watercolors from Floral Photographs with Janet Walsh

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.
Drawing ll for Painters: Still Life with Johnnie Liliedahl

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.
Gardenias and Rosebuds: Floral Still LIfe with Johnnie Liliedahl

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.
Sku: 22-HS1d
The Essence of Watercolour

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.
In the Studio: The Artwork and Painting Methods of David Shevlino

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.
Mastering the Dramatic Still Life with C.W. Mundy

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.
Painting Flowers in Watercolour with Charles Reid

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.
Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid

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.
Painting Nature in Pen & Ink with Watercolour with Claudia Nice

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.

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