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If you’re new to plein air painting and would like to start building your personal resource library of art instruction videos, but not quite sure where to start, let us help!
We have put together a special bundle of four excellent video courses that will help you get off to a great start in your new-found passion - plein air painting! Included is everything you’ll need to build a strong foundation — design, working with a limited palette (very important when painting outdoors!), cityscapes, and landscapes. Regardless of the medium you normally use, there is something for everyone here.
Here’s a chance for you to learn from four master plein air artists who will share the same methods and techniques that have helped them achieve monumental success in their careers as professional artists.
Mary Garrish: 6 Elements of Design
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Mary is a firm believer that practice makes perfect. And she is not alone! Based on experience and inspired by an article she read, Mary says, “Making a painting is a performance that comes after studying. A basketball player practices drills and shooting before going on the court to play a game. He puts in many more hours at practice than at playing. We should do the same.”
Shortcut those years of wondering what went wrong when you follow Mary’s method of study in this video so you can approach your easel with enthusiasm!
“When I first started painting, especially in plein air, I would go out and look around at a site for a bit, and then, without doing any other prep, I would set up and start painting. I don’t do that anymore. I study and take my time and prepare.”
Here’s what Mary has planned for you in The 6 Elements of Design:
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Jim Wodark: Composition for Painters
In this video training, Jim Wodark shows you:
Jim Wodark says that painting your canvas with color before nailing the composition is like trying to spread pretty frosting on a half-baked cake. No matter how good the frosting is, the cake isn’t going to hold up … and you won’t be satisfied with the outcome.
In this powerful video, Jim proves that the answer to “What makes a good painting good?” is great composition. It’s what high-level artists know and use to make their paintings rise above the rest. Suddenly things will start feeling right, all because you understand these composition principles.
And one of the best ways to understand the mind of a painter is by listening to an interview to really get the motivation behind the art. A personal interview with Jim is included for you. You’ll really appreciate his tremendous insight and the sage advice he shares here.
Then, take the time to view some of Jim’s best paintings in the gallery. Not only is this great eye candy for you, you’ll be able to see the outcome of Jim’s tried-and-true composition techniques in the end product because now you’ll know what to look for!
Here’s a trick: Before you even watch Jim teach the composition secrets, look at the gallery segment first. Then after you view the instructional video, look through the gallery again. You’ll recognize his tips and tricks at work in every painting.
BONUS: Be looking for the bonus segment on mixing grays. Believe it or not, this is another secret that most of the great masters use to actually make paintings feel more colorful!
John Pototschnik: Limited Palette Landscapes
If you make the wrong color choices:
…and all of this creates disharmony in your work and makes makes things appear “off” to the viewer.
John Pototschnik will guide you through every step of his painting process from A to Z…
…beginning with the very first stages of selecting your subject, all the way to making the final adjustments that speak to your viewer on an emotional level.
You see, anyone can try painting with these basic colors, but without understanding the method to color harmony, you may miss the boat.
But this video isn’t just about color. It’s learning how this master painter starts and finishes a painting.
You’ll also discover:
Dan Marshall: Cityscapes in Watercolor
Do you want your watercolors to look like they were painted by a master?
Do you want your watercolors to look like they were painted by a master?
Watercolor, with its rich pigments and wet-in-wet soft washes is perfect for creating mood in your paintings. Join artist Dan Marshall as he shows you how to take advantage of watercolor’s most unique properties to create a sense of atmosphere in your work. Start in studio where Dan explains the tools that help him create his award-winning paintings. You’ll learn how to handle your pigments more confidently by exploring the 5 thicknesses’ of watercolor paint. Dan shows you easy ways to practice atmospheric washes and practical ways to improve your linework. Plus you’ll learn compositions you can use on your very next painting.
Now head outside, to paint a complete street scene. Dan teaches you how to work fast. You’ll spend more time painting and less time waiting for your pigments to dry. You’ll use large washes to set the moody tone of the painting and then build up shapes wet-into-wet. Learn how to use neutrals to create a wonderful sense of atmosphere and how to add final pops of color and just the right details to capture the energy of the scene.
Master what makes watercolor unique and create paintings filled with mystery and ambiance in Cityscapes in Watercolor, Capturing Mood & Atmosphere.
Studying under a master like Dan Marshall is the best way to speed up your own progress and improve your paintings… making you happier and more confident about your own work…. Order yours today and watch your paintings get better…
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