Learn to Paint With Impact

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Materials Required for This Course
What Painting Surfaces to Use?
Why and How to Tone Painting Surfaces
How to Make Canvas Panels

Your Painting Haven

An Introduction to This Section on Shapes Preview
Shapes: Materials Required
Values: A Quick Primer
The Value Scale Explained
What are Notan Studies?
Two Value Notan Study Demonstration
Three Value Notan Demo
Notan Painting & Values
Ready to Start Assignments? Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Outline Study Introduction
Outline Study Demo
Ready For Assignment 3?
Paint a Four Value Study
Assignment 4
Color Outline Painting
Assignment 5: Color Value Studies

An Introduction to Color
The Three Qualities of Color
How to Use Color Relationships For Impact
Color Mixing with a Limited Palette
Mix Darks Correctly
High Key and Low Key Color

Light, Shade & Reflections
More About Light & Shade
Light and Shadow Painting Demonstration
Color Maps and Color Notes
Color Maps Practical Exercise
Assignment 6: Color Maps
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The Importance of Edges
More about Edges and Brushwork
Typical Edges

4 Keys To Painting With Impact
Recap: The Critical Pillar To Learn
Demo: How Shapes Help You Make a Great Start

An Introduction to Composition
Composition Classics
Essential Design Elements
Design Foregrounds
Composition Example Part 1 - The Problem
Composition Example Part 2 - The Solution
Composition Example Part 3 - How to Simplify the Scene

An Introduction to Drawing for the Painter
Drawing Tips For The Painter

Brushwork Signature
Thick Paint Techniques
Brushwork Techniques
Big Brush Little Brush Intro
Big Brush Demo Painting Part 1
Big Brush Demo Painting Part 2
Big Brush Demo Part 3: Conclusion

An Introduction to Painting Process
Powerful Process
Mixing Green Demonstration
Painting Demo With Limited Palette of Colors
Pulling it All Together: Part 1
Pulling it All Together Part 2

How to Use References Confidently
How I Use Reference Photos

Painting The Apple Orchard
Painting Assignment

Your Invitation

Introduction to Assignments
Assignment 1: Two Value Notan Studies
Assignment 2: Now Try a Three Value Notan
Assignment 3: Do An Outline Study for Shape and Values
Assignment 4: Painting Your Monochrome Study
Assignment 5: Color Value Study
Assignment 6: Color Maps
Assignment 7: Color Mixing & Color Wheel
Assignment 8: Palette Technique
Assignment 9: Mixing Hues
Assignment 10: Painting Color Charts
Assignment 11: Mixing Grays
Assignment 12: Practical Composition Exercise
Assignment 13: Assessment of Composition Sketch
Assignment 14: Composition Fameworks
Assignment 15: Find Edges and Focal Area
Assignment 16: The Four Pillars

The End of the Course: The Beginning of Your Painting Adventure