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4) Daily painting: paint small and often to become a more creative, productive, and successful artist
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Pub. Date
[2014?]
Physical Desc
x, 182 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
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"A unique system for jump-starting artistic creativity, encouraging experimentation and growth, and increasing sales for artists of all levels, from novices to professionals. Too many artists find themselves in a frustrating rut: unable to sell paintings hanging in galleries, bogged down by projects they can't finish or abandon, and using any excuse to avoid working in the studio. Author Carol Marine was herself suffering from painter's block--until...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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Believe it or not, your paintbrushes and tools can serve you well for years as long as you clean and care for them properly. In this quick class, Lisa Solomon demonstrates how to clean your tools like a pro. You will learn how to scrape your palette clean, and how to thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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Learn how to paint a new flower every day with help from acclaimed watercolor artist, Yao Cheng. Known for her flowing, elegant style, Yao shares her technique for capturing the feeling of flowers rather than trying to paint them realistically. In each part of this 31-day challenge, she explores the ideal brush strokes needed to paint the petals and leaves of popular flowers like dahlias, poppies, peonies and hydrangeas. Through these daily lessons,...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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Feeling artistic but intimidated because you don't think you can draw? Molly shares her process of creating a piece of art based on found imagery. She covers where to source material as well as how to group and gather elements into a painting. The final image is translated through your own hand - with all the artistic charm and none of the self-doubt that too often creeps into creating art.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
Since Jennifer Mercede and Pam Garrison are in the studio filming a 30 day Collaborative Art class, we thought we'd put their skills to the test by setting a timer. When the two minutes are up, they must switch canvases, and arty mayhem ensues. This video originally appeared live January 21, 2019.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
Explore the versatility of masking fluid with watercolor artist Yao Cheng. Yao demonstrates a number of ways you can use resist techniques with watercolor, including abstract and representational patterns using brushes and a pen nib. Then she shows you how to let the watercolors flow over the masking fluid, creating gorgeous backdrops for your resist patterns.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
Join artist and illustrator Carolyn Gavin for a month of exploring color. Using both gouache and watercolor, Carolyn will demonstrate how she works from reference and imagination to create her paintings. She begins the daily challenge with her signature florals, then works through the month using fruits, veggies, and household objects as subjects. You'll experiment with shape and color and learn how to let inspiration guide you along your painting...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
You don't have to be a drawing or painting expert to create a beautiful watercolor pet portrait. Artist and illustrator, Christine Aria, shares her fail-proof technique for painting furry friends. Learn how to select a photo of your pet that will translate into a successful final painting, and then transfer the image to your paper to create a framework for painting. Christine shares copious tips for creating a custom palette and painting realistic...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
Learn how to translate photos into gestural paintings that capture the memory of the moment better than a photograph. Painter, Fullbright fellow and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, will walk you through her process of painting with acrylic inks in Moleskine journals. In this class, she uses an impressionistic approach to create a daylight landscape, adding shadowy details for interest. You'll learn how to create your very own original painting in layers,...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
Jumpstart your artistic practice with six weeks of creativity exercises taught by Lisa Congdon. Using a variety of Lisa's favorite art supplies and tried-and-true processes, learn how to use Microns, oil sticks, paints and collage to take a fresh look at shape, line and color. These exercises allow you to "get loose" and enjoy the process without overthinking the outcome. You'll also learn how to work with color, use collage to respond to your in-progress...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Description
A well-executed portrait ismore than just a literal likeness - it shows the inner essence of the subject. While thiscan often feel inaccessible to an untrained painter, artist Sharon Virtue's mission is to encourage and provide access to everyone in the creation of art. In this class, learn ways to transfer images and utilize stencils to simplify drawing and save time, employ subtile observation to lay down highlights and shadows, all to create a...
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