FREE RESOURCE - What is a medium? If someone asks which medium (singular) you use they are most likely asking if you are an oil painter, watercolorist, or an acrylic painter. Oil pastels, colored pencil and graphite artists all work in their chosen medium as do those artists who create non-traditional works of art and all these are referenced as mediums and sometimes as media. Historically artists created all their own mediums and refined the techniques for using them. The earliest use of water-soluble pigments dates back to Paleolithic times. This Classroom contains videos and text lessons showing how to use Traditions Mediums.
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Contemporary Baroque Wall Art - This course is designed to create a pair of decorative art works for fun home decor. Using a traditional motif such as baroque scrolls and an orchid flower, the artist has created an interesting double composition (diptych) pronounced (dip-tic). The design is used in combination with heavy texture medium. Students learn how to work with Mica pigments, textural mediums on gallery canvas to make this contemporary wall art. The surface size is 14"x18" gallery canvas.
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Iridescence - Discover the beauty of painting iridescence on Hummingbirds. Students gain valuable tips for painting iridescent feathers that these little bird’s bodies and wings are known for. Learn and practice brilliant color mixes for a variety of these creatures. Techniques on how to handle their color, form and movement will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and photographs. Students will paint three different species of Hummingbirds, using three different techniques. Student Support: video, lesson text, discussion forum, step by step photographs. Acrylics - Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artist Acrylics
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Discover the Elements and Principles of Art- The Building Blocks for learning art and design -Learn the secrets of all artistic study. This course will introduce the student artist to the most important building blocks of art and is intended as an innovative guideline for your study of art. Learn why artists use and manipulate the elements of art to describe and create personal artwork. Uncover how the use of color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space, and contrast give the artist unique ways to create an artistic signature. Independent artists use the principles of design, such as; movement, repetition, unity, balance, visual patterning, emphasis, variety, contrast, proportion, and scale. These are the most important concepts used for creating, building, and organizing a composition. Open to all skill levels.
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Black & White Tulip Study: Painted on an 18x18" gallery style canvas. Designed for the beginner to intermediate artist. Paint a large flower on a neutral mottled background. Emphasis will be placed on creating background dimension with a mottled technique. Students will learn how to develop detail liner work that flows with surface contours. Student Support - video, text lessons, teacher critiques and feedback, discussion forums. Arylic - DecoArt Traditions Artist's Acrylics
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The Art of Refined Blending is a skill that is learned by developing brush control through repetition and practice. Learning to identify 'Over blending' and 'Under blending' is one of the many subjects that will be explored in this class. This course involves painting & blending exercises for the creation of form and texture while experimenting with different floral and fruit elements. Students learn blending skills that are necessary to paint realistic subjects. These skills are transferable to other subjects. Both Acrylic blending and blending techniques common for oil painters will be used in this class. Several small compositions will be completed. Some are featured in the graphic below. Student Support - Over 6 hours of video lessons, text lessons, forum discussions, student critique.
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This 36"x12" gallery styled canvas provides an excellent support for this composition. The course materials and goals will stress light and mixing color to the chromatic value scale. Understand how to paint using back-lighting. The cause and effect will help the student learn to analyze what they see. Learn brush mixing techniques and wet in wet blending with acrylics. Students will explore repetition, contrast, direction and variation. Student Support - 14 Streaming videos (5.5 hrs painting instruction), text lessons, step by step photographs, forum discussions, critiques, and teacher feedback. Students have 120 days to access course materials from the date of enrollment.
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Bubbles -This contemporary acrylic composition of a whimsical and fun fish is painted on a 12"x36" gallery canvas. The concept of mixing to a chromatic value scale will be taught as students learn to brush mix. This course will demonstrate to the artist how to work with and control color intensity while using a bright palette of color. Form and creating dimension are covered. Several techniques, such as wet in wet blending and refined blending are also demonstrated, along with dry brushed effects for creating interest and surface textures. Transparent air bubbles will also be learned. All skill levels welcomed. Acrylic - Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artists Acrylics
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The Fundamentals of Drawing Level 1 - Drawing is a valuable skill for every artist. It helps them better understand line and form and enables them to capture their own ideas on paper with confidence.This in depth course introduces drawing materials, concepts, and a variety of drawing methods for the beginning to intermediate artist.One and two point perspective is introduced. This course emphasizes the development of observational skills and involves students with the creation of shape and form.
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This is an excellent in-depth course for the beginning and/or intermediate artist who wishes to learn more about drawing and the study of value. Students will explore light and shadow with shading. Techniques for creating texture and how they are affected by light and shadow will also be demonstrated. The instructor will offer numerous demonstrations of drawing and shading methods throughout the course.. This is a very practical course as both the information taught and the skills developed are beneficial to artists in any artistic endeavor they may pursue. 8 Units
Student Support - Text Lessons and Streaming Video - Drawing exercises, Forums and teacher critiques. - 8 Units
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Painting A Silver Metal Object - All still life painting involves painting metal surfaces. Join Susan Abdella for this online class where Susan will demonstrate how to paint a reflective, polished silver surface. Learn how Susan paints reflections and shines on this silver tea pot.
Class Objective:In this class, you will paint one silver object within the context of a small still life composition. The goal is to learn a simple layered approach to painting this type of metal object. I hope what you learn will help you on your way to paint other more challenging subjects and metals.
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Calla Sophistication is an elegant contemporary design painted on a green mottled background. This 12"x36" gallery canvas (no framing needed) is the perfect support for this elegant flower and will fit into any color scheme for home decor. The student can reduce the size of the canvas and the design if they prefer a smaller size. 11 Video demonstations are included in this class to complete this piece of artwork. This class will focus on value, dimension, and flower petal concepts, these are transferrable skills to use on many floral compositions. Student Support - Streaming video lessons, text lessons, Instructor feedback, and many critiques.
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The focus of this course is to introduce the artist to the Chippendale style of decorative painting. The course will cover the use of transparent layers over semi-transparent underpaintings. The instructor will demonstrate how depth and dimension can be developed with this interesting technique.Student Support - This course follows the historical and traditional Chippendale methods of the past. Learn to decorate many surfaces with this style of painting
Iridescence - Discover the beauty of painting iridescence on Hummingbirds. Students gain valuable tips for painting iridescent feathers that these little bird’s bodies and wings are known for. Learn and practice brilliant color mixes for a variety of these creatures. Techniques on how to handle their color, form and movement will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and photographs. Students will paint three different species of Hummingbirds, using three different techniques. Student Support: video, lesson text, discussion forum, step by step photographs. Acrylics - Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artist Acrylics
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Raised Stenciling is now widely used for home décor. Learn the techniques and applications for creating decorating project for the home.Texture lends itself to exploration with stenciling. Students complete three different techniques and get creative with Texture Medium. Each technique uses a different method and different stencil. Discover new techniques and tools to spruce up old cabinetry, walls, cabinet doors and make incredible fun and funky art on Canvas. This class is specifically designed for enjoyment - no stress allowed. The flavor of this class is geared to inspiration and creativity.
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Terra Cotta Topiary - Painted on a 12"x36" gallery styled canvas surface, this contemporary composition will fit nicely into most room interiors. A warm palette with cool accents makes for an interesting color combination. The goal of the course is to demonstrate how to work with a low key palette. Students learn to paint wet in wet leaves, and fruit, dry brush techniques are demonstrated and how to balance color with accents and tints. This class is for all skill levels.Student support - video, text lessons, teacher critique and feedback when requested. Acrylic
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Have you ever wondered about the tools and equipment that the artist uses? This course is designed to teach all artists about the tools and equipment used in the everyday process of painting. Instructions and demonstrations will include, types of palettes and their setup, waterbasins, brush care and cleaning methods, tools used for prepping a surface, easels as well as tips for setting up the artists work space and station. Brushes will also be covered in-depth so that the beginner artist will gain a good understanding of what brush works best for each media and technique they may be using.
Student support - streaming video, text lessons, demonstrations, forum discussions, teacher support and feedback - 8 Units
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Sweet Elegance Pansy with Connie Clark is another traditional motif with a contemporary twist. Wet in wet blending with layering applications and a mottled background make this an excellent learning exercise for all skill levels. Realistic water droplets, tints and accents and details will also be demonstrated and covered. Large canvas surface 20"x 24". gallery canvas would also make an excellent surface. To view a short video sample of the sweet elegance mottled background, please visit this link as watch as connie demonstrates 'mottling' for dimension... Student support: streaming videos, text lessons, step by step photographs and demonstrations will be included with the course.
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Asian Parakeet: Course emphasis is placed on creating surface textures. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferrable to other subjects. Learn techniques necessary to develop textural contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, moss, moisture and water drops, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. Students come away with many skills for painting tropical birds in a natural setting. All skill levels welcomed. Acrylic - Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artists Acrylics
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Explore different styles of 'copper' metal. Two different subjects, one describing shiny and highly reflective, the other dull aged copper. The compositions are kept simple to focus on painting the metal surface in these two ways. Copper is a popular metal, its appeal is both because of its reflective surface, its warm color and the wonderful 'patina' it develops with age. Paint both of these looks so each can be included in future still life studies. Student Support: Video, text lessons, forums for feedback and critique.
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Discover the hidden language of the Masters while learning to create and add another dimension to your original artwork. Symbolism in art has been used throughout history. Include meaning through the use of color, line, design or through the use of symbolic objects within the composition. Allegory is an intellectual concept that helps tell a story. The artist will use objects or people or elements in a painting to show certain symbolic reference. Each element acts like the pieces of a puzzle to express the artist's 'abstract' idea. Allegory appeals to the imagination of the viewer, it can lead the viewer to interpret the work literally or symbolically. Join Neadeen as she explains in simple terms how to gain a greater appreciation for the concepts of symbolism and allegory.
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Learn and understand the nature of shadows. In this simple and short introduction to shadows, students learn what to look for regarding light and shadow. The character of cast, resting and body shadows will be explored, as well as their color, transparency, and form. Make your paintings more realistic, create great 3D effects with added dimension and depth. Student Support: slide show, photographs, written text lessons, discussion forum, short streaming video.
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Pomegranates: A Study in Still Life with Sharon Hamilton -In this study, I will work with you on some basic set-up and lighting techniques which can be used for almost any still life subject. The pomegranate set-up is then used as a basis for for a sketch or tracing. You will learn about grisaille and about using Traditions in an extended blendable form. Texture, working with a mottled background and wood grain are all covered in the lessons. Then learn to glaze thin, transparent layers of color over the grisaille to create depth and pizazz.
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Color Basics for the Artist - Explore Color with an Introduction to both the Color Wheel and the Pigment Wheel. This course will show the beginner/intermediate artist how to look at color with an artistic and logical perspective. Sometimes color can be an overwhelming topic for the artist, in this course the artist will be shown new ways to appreciate the pigments in their paint box and will be shown simple ways to learn mixing. Over 2 1/2 hours of classroom instruction video.
Student Support - Streaming video, lesson text, discussion forum, live chat room, photographs and quiz.
Course start date - open for continuous enrollment - 4 Units - Form & Value - This is an excellent course for the beginning and/or intermediate painter who wishes to understand the principles of value and apply them to the form of objects. The instructor will offer video demonstrations and group critiques will be held. Suggested Prerequisites - Color Basics I - FCBIGH101
Student Support - Streaming video, lesson text, discussion forum, live chat room, photographs and quiz. 4 Units
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Color Basics III
- This is a comprehensive in-depth course for the beginning and/or intermediate painter. Students will learn mixing techniques, both palette and brush mixing and other methods integral to learning to manage the color process. The instructor will offer numerous demonstrations to teach the student logical ways to identify, evaluate and read color while interpreting them into color mixes. This course will place the emphasis on understanding color intensity and harmony. Student Support - Streaming video, lesson text, discussion forum, live chat room, photographs and quiz.
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Peaceful Journey: Combine water, flowers and the color white to create a soft and inviting composition for any skill level. The main goal of this class is learning to illustrate water reflections. Create form with grey values and work on a dark value background using wet in wet blending techniques. The instructor will offer video demonstrations and students work along at their own pace. Critiques and feedback are offered as needed. Student Support: streaming video, text lessons, links to materials, step photographs. Acrylic - Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artists Acrylics
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The Mexican Oriole Bird Study: Learn to paint different surface textures, how to manage a limited palette, create realistic moss, bark, water drops and of course the details of this brilliant tropical bird. Increasing your skill bank is the goal, discover how translucency is used to make the leaves appear more realistic. This small 8"x10" study packs a big punch! Students have 3 months to complete the online class. Acrylic.
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Discover the beauty of painting a Ruby Throated Hummingbird. Students gain valuable tips for painting iridescent feathers that this little bird’s body and wings are known for. Learn how to create brilliant color mixes for a variety of these creatures and other birds with iridescent feathers. How to handle their color, form and movement will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and photographs.
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Ireland Ruins: Contemporary design for the beginner and or new painter. Using only two brushes and a few supplies, the emphasis is placed on simple techniques like floating and layering to create the architectural forms that lend interest to this painting. All skill levels welcome to paint this unique painting. Class is taught with multiple videos and text lessons. Instructor feedback is available at any time. Supplies listed in the shopping cart.
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Paint this beautiful Intermediate to advanced still life study with Teacher Sharon Hamilton, MDA. This course will employ similar techniques used by Peale who was considered the finest American still life painter. The course will show students how to reproduce a small materpiece along with a history of the artist himself.
Student Support - Streaming video, text lessons, forum discussions, teacher critiques.
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The Power of Observation. Why does the artist's success depend on their power of observation? When our basic level of awareness is raised through education we begin to look at things differently. We then pay closer attention. When our subliminal perception is being used or manipulated to change the way we react or see something we read between the lines, we go deeper into evaluation. The same idea happens to the student artist before they learn to ‘see’. Unless our observation skills are honed and developed we will be unaware of underling or less obvious details. Color is one example. Without a keen sense of observation our basic level of awareness remains the same. Streaming video, photographs, quizzes, text lessons. - No additional supplies required.
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Tropical Jungle Toucan1002 - Always Open for Registration This intermediate study will cover the detailed setting of the tropical composition. The bird study is placed in the center of a jungle vignette. Complete with all the trappings of moss, vines, lichen and dead twigs and of course, the best kind of lighting... back lighting. As we begin this new study, it is really up to you how complex you make your background...Follow along with the instructor as you learn how to create the background and the main Toucan subject.
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It's a Jungle Out There. This contemporary styled painting is painted on a 12 "x 36" gallery canvas. This composition will show the student how to effectively learn the art of brush mixing and wet in wet blending with acrylics. Students will explore and use repetition, contrast, direction, variation, establish formal relationships, and movement through visual expression and color. Creating color harmony and balance will also be stressed as part of the theory lesson. All skill levels are welcome. Student Support - This course will be accompanied by streaming video demonstrations, written text lessons, live chat room where students can discuss concepts as well as a question and answer forum. Students have 120 days from the date of enrollment.
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Beaches, Dunes & Tidal Pools will introduce students to the techniques and concepts of painting shoreline compositions. Complete 4 paintings relating to this subject. Learn the effects of light on water, coast line perspectives, transparency of water and waves, foam patterns to develop the realistic water surfaces of seascapes. Painting sand dunes, beach grasses, wet sand, reflections, wet rocks, shallow water and the water's edge will also be taught in this home course study.Student Support - Streaming Videos, text lessons, question and answer forums, step by step painting photographs.
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Flower Petal Concepts: Explore different flower shapes and learn to recognize specific forms in flower petals. Learn to recognize the form of the petal to look more realistic. Twists, turns, folds, ruffles, flower centers, perspective, texture and petal details will be covered. Several individual small studies will be included in the course. Th first study of violas is shown below. Student Support - Streaming video, painted lesson exercises, forums, live chats, teacher critique and feedback.
Discover the beauty of painting tropical birds. Paint four different studies in this course. Learn and practice the basic elements of painting eyes, feathers, and how to handle their brilliant colors. Techniques and methods for managing light, foliage and the tropical environment are also demonstrated and discussed. Learn the tricks to bring your paintings to life. Prior experience in painting will help the student get the most from this course. Student Support - Streaming video, lesson text, discussion forum, step by step photographs.
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In this landscape course students will explore the humble dwellings and domestic life of the Dutch, English and German Countryside. After years of watching students struggle through landscape composition, Neadeen Masters has developed an easy approach for students to create their own original compositions. Neadeen's process shows artists of all skill levels how to create a story and describe their landscape paintings with passion, emotion and mood. Neadeen prefers to create paintings that represent life's experiences rather than produce standard and predictable landscapes. You will discover how she uses her technique to stimulate an intellectual response that starts the creative process for successful composition. This in-depth online class Includes step-by-step illustrations for painting buildings, figures, trees, rocks, skies, foliage, and more along with four complete painting projects. Students will come away with an amazing set of skills which will change the way they think about landscape painting.
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Tropical Birds - Red Macaw is created with an indirect method of painting. Learn to create the form of this lovely bird with an under-painting that will enhance the subsequent layers of color. Suggested for all skill levels, this small painting is sure to whet the appetite for painting tropical birds.
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The study of four Metals, Brass, Copper, Pewter, and Silver will teach the student how to approach and describe the surface textures of metals. Often seen and used in still life studies, course materials will address one element from each metal group. Several metals are explained and discussed while being painted on study canvasses. Attention will be spent on reflections, shines, patina and palette for each of the metal subjects. Five Studies will be completed. Student Support - Streaming Video, text lesson, question and answer forum, photographs.Acrylic- Painted with DecoArt Traditions Acrylics
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This 24"x36" gallery canvas will make a real statement in your room. The popular Tuscan styled motifs lend fun and a little romanceto this composition. The course offers the student an opportunity to explore many techniques and a wide variety of textures while working with texture mediums. From creating aged stone effects, to old brick and broken plaster, to wet in wet flower petals and worn Terra cotter. The mottled plaster walls and the small landscape vignette also add charm and interest to the large painting. A perfect addition to your home decor.
Student support - Streaming video, text lessons, forum discussions, and chats will accompany teacher feedback and critiques.
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Lost and Found Edges - This is an indepth course for the beginning and/or intermediate painter. Learn how to use a variety of edges to create dept and dimension. Learn how to create 3 dimensional depth and make your paintings more realistic. One painting will be completed. Students will have the opportunity to paint along with the instructor via streaming video, text lessons, interactive forums and feedback from the instructor. Painted with DecoArt Traditions Artists Acrylics
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2 Paintings - This course study is designed for the artist who wishes to learn the nuances of painting objects underwater. Course emphasis will be placed on creating the effects of light on color and form. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferable to other underwater subjects. Students will learn techniques necessary to develop depth, shadow and color contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. How to handle the color palette and creating distortion in water will be demonstrated.
Student Support: Streaming video instruction, written text and supporting photographs will be included. Forums, quizzes and life chats. Students will have the opportunity to receive hands on critique from the instructor.
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6 Units - Introduction to painting Transparent Glass 1 - Explore the tools, and techniques used for painting transparent glass and water droplets. Students will learn how to develop the basic concepts and skills necessary to study and paint the illusion of transparent glass and different shapes of water drops for photo realism. Students will paint a variety of glass shapes and sizes in one still life composition using color and texture for different glass surface development. Open to all Skills.
Student Support - Streaming Video, text lesson, interactive chat room, question and answer forum, photographs and quiz.
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Techical Bascs For Painting Fur: This is an in depth technique course for the beginning and/or intermediate painter who wishes to paint realistic wildlife fur. Students learn brush techniques to render texture, pattern, direction and length. Color is discussed relative to light, contour, and surroundings. Glazing, painting light and shadow, integral to the process for painting different types of animal fur is demonstrated. The instructor will offer numerous exercises for the student to explore and apply. Student Support - Video, text lessons, interactive chat room, question and answer forums, photographs. Three 16x20 animal studies wil be cmpleted.
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This course study is designed for the artist who wishes to learn the nuances of painting realistic fur. Course emphasis will be placed on creating fur textures. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferable to other subjects. Students will learn techniques necessary to develop depth, shadow and color contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. Techniques on how to handle the color palette and building form. Students will have the opportunity to receive critique from the instructor.
Student support: Streaming video, text lessons, quizzes, forums and individual critiques. 12 Units
Rosa Margarita Asensio Murcia
Jeanne Heinrichs
