BEGINNER LEVEL

The seven (7) projects contained on this CD, when viewed or printed, are exact reproductions of the original, printed versions. The user has complete control of the viewing process and may choose to print any or all of the included documentation, as desired. 

The CD contains the following information for viewing and/or printing for each of the seven projects:
123 pages of instructions

• 30 Full-Color images; Color Swatch Reference Guides (displayed in color on user's computer monitor for easy reference.
• Line Drawings included for the user to print and enlarge to the painting size of their choice.

Roses have been a favorite of lovers and painters since the beginning of time. The perfect form of the rose is a challenge to the artist and the beautiful execution of a painted rose is its own best reward.

This project was painted directly from life with no preliminary detailed drawing. The lesson to be learned in this project is a method of painting that uses many alla-prima techniques, along with traditional glazing and opaque overpainting methods. 

PROJECTS INCLUDED:

Beauty at Rest

SIZE: 10" x 20"

TECHNIQUE:Alla-prima painting techniques shown step-by-step, transparent underpainting, opaque overpainting.

CONTENT: 18 Pages Written Instructions, 6 Color Images, Color Guide, Cartoon Line Drawing.

The Celadon Vase

SIZE: 8" x 10"

TECHNIQUE: Tonal Wash, Transparent Glazes, Scumbling Glazes.

CONTENTS: 15 Pages, 2 Color Images, Cartoon Line Drawing.

Daisies & Hydrangeas

SIZE: 12" x 16"

TECHNIQUE: Direct Painting

CONTENT: 16 Pages, 6 Color Images, Cartoon Line Drawing.

This painting illustrates the abstract quality of floral compositions by utilizing rules of good composition of color, value and mass. Most any floral bouquet will exhibit these qualities if they are allowed to take their natural forms within a bouquet, although many "arrangements" of flowers by less accomplished commercial florists often feel stiff and plastic, even when using fresh flowers.

This project is a good one for learning some basic techniques in painting floral compositions.

Hibiscus

SIZE: 9" x 12"

TECHNIQUE: Tonal Wash, Underpainting Glazes, Overpainting Techniques.

CONTENTS: 20 Pages, 4 Color Images, Color Swatches, Cartoon Line Drawing. 

Ming & Wildflowers

SIZE: 9" x 12"

TECHNIQUE: Tonal Wash, Underpainting Glazes, Overpainting Techniques.

CONTENT: 16 Pages, 2 Color Images, Cartoon Line Drawing.

Tropical Flora

SIZE: 9" x 12"

TECHNIQUE: Tonal Wash, Underpainting Glazes, Overpainting Techniques.

CONTENTS: 16 Pages, 2 Color image, Cartoon Line Drawing.

Yellow & White Roses

SIZE: 20" x 24"

TECHNIQUE: Alla-prima painting from the live setup.

CONTENTS: 22 Pages, 7 Color Images, Color Swatches, Cartoon Line Drawing.