Dancing with Yupo: Tools & Techniques with Taylor Ikin
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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. Ikin 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 of her subject rather than trying to copy nature. Ikin demonstrates how to use a mirror to reverse the initial painting for evaluation. She shows you how to let your paint work for you and warns against the excessive tidiness that discourages natural shapes. Ikin encourages you to relax, feel happy and enjoy the process. Her approach his high energy!
02m 07s
4. Getting Started
05m 34s
6. Analyzing from the Reversal
12m 10s
7. Working into the Woods
04m 11s
8. Lifting and Relaying
03m 40s
9. Quieting the Water
06m 23s
10. Limbs, Rocks and Trees
03m 38s
11. Back in the Trees
03m 53s
13. Modifications
08m 37s
14. Highlighting Rocks and Trees
06m 54s
16. Reinventing the Water
05m 06s
18. A Final Look Through
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About The Artist:
Taylor Ikin

Taylor Ikin brings watercolor on YUPO to life. Much sought after as artist and teacher, she has brought her expertise to the art instructional video format of Creative Catalyst Productions. Taylor encourages you to relax, feel happy and enjoy the process. Her approach is high energy! Taylor Ikin is a respected and much sought-after watercolor artist who captures the spirit of the Florida landscape. She frequently paints images of The Everglades, rivers and backwaters in order to draw attention to the 'old Florida' which is constantly being threatened by progress and extensive development. To quote Ikin, "My goal is to draw the viewer into the image buy using large brushes, loaded with paint… working to create textures that lead the...
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