Master Class: Oils & Acrylics:

This MasterClass DVD contains three in-depth landscape painting lessons with world renowned artist Richard Robinson. Students of all levels will learn how to create stunning landscapes and improve their overall painting techniques in just a matter of hours with this energetic instructional video. Robinson’s teaching style is clear and patient, explaining the reasoning and purpose behind every color and tool selection. In each of the three installment lessons, students will gain insight into professional techniques for painting realistic mountains, beaches and other landscape scenes that incorporate atmospheric perspective. The first lesson in this instructional workshop focuses on the use of light and atmosphere to achieve depth and dimension in paintings. Robinson will walk you through a discussion of what atmospheric perspective is, how it works with the viewer’s eye, and why it is crucial to great landscape painting. The workshop continues with a discussion of where to begin your painting, and how to select landscapes that will be impressive when displayed on the canvas. Then, Robinson moves into the demonstration of techniques for putting real depth into your paintings, including when to use the simple seeing method and how to get your initial drawing right the first time, without frustration. The next lesson in this MasterClass will teach you how arrange your composition, apply reflective light theory, and utilize advanced seeing techniques to make your beach landscape come alive. Robinson provides three advanced seeing techniques to help you evaluate your scene before you begin painting. You’ll also receive a clear explanation of reflected light theory and how to use it to make your work really leap off the canvas. In the last lesson, you’ll journey to New Zealand’s majestic Mount Manaia as Robinson demonstrates techniques for finding the horizon, manipulating highlights and reflections, and painting the delicate details that make any landscape come alive. Complete lesson notes, resource photos, and color selection tools are also included at the end of each lesson.