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Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Immerse yourself in the world of abstract artist and intuitive painter Flora Bowley. In this epic three-part course, you'll not only learn how to observe the world around you and tap into your creative intuition, but also how to take a brave, curious and open-minded approach to painting with acrylics.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Acrylic paint is a versitile, accessible medium that can be as simple or complex as you'd like it to be.In this multi-chapter class, join Plaid Content Creator Jessie Jennings as she teaches you four easy painting techniques that will ignite your imagination and give you a solid foundation for future paintings. Learn detailing and layering,ombre and masking, doodle painting, and abstract brushstrokes. Whether you are brand-new to acrylics or are looking...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Dive into color with artist Pam Garrison as she shows you her favorite techniques for painting abstract florals. Starting with a real bouquet, Pam will guide you through designing a flat-lay to set up your composition, doodling with pen to create dynamic lines, and completing your painting with Acryla Gouache. By bridging the gap between real and abstract, Pam gives you a simple and fun approach to painting beautiful blooms.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Oil painter, Erika Lee Sears, creates an original piece of art everyday. She breaks down the age-old tradition of oil painting and makes it easy and accessible, from mixing colors, to playing with shadows and light, to the final varnish. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned painter, there will be tips and tricks in this crash course for everyone.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Artist, illustrator, and instructor Jon Stich spent years developing his signature style. In this class, cover the fundamentals of acrylic painting before moving on to more advanced techniques in order to find your own. First, make representational paintings by finding midtones, light tones, and dark tones. You'll work with a limited palette and mix colors to paint a still life, a monochromatic portrait, and finally, a color portrait. By following...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
You don't need to consider yourself a painter to create this colorful work of art. Courtney introduces you to a bold way of applying color to a canvas that results in this bright, abstract field of color. Courtney talks you through how to create a cohesive palette, then evaluate and build your work of art until you determine that it's ready to grace your walls with its confident swaths of color.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Daily painter Erika Lee Sears shares her love of oil paints and the tips and tricks she's picked up after five years - and counting - of painting every single day. Learn brush handling, how to mix the perfect "black," and how to work with oil paints in a no-fuss, carefree way. Painting these simple sketches for an entire month enables good working habits and develops a familiarity and comfort with often-daunting oil paint. You'll work from included...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Get a firm foundation in acrylic painting with this fun three-part series taught by artist and professor Lisa Solomon. Lisa covers the basics of Acrylic Painting for Beginners, from learning about different tools and brushstrokes to creating your very own masterpiece. This class is chock-full of information, so grab your paints and get ready for an engaging journey in Acrylics 101.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn how Jennifer Orkin Lewis (also known as August Wren) uses gouache to create vibrant illustrations. Jennifer's paintings are full of color and movement, and in this 3-part series, you'll learn how to approach painting in her lively style. The class begins with a lesson on mixing colors and painting everyday objects. Once you've had a chance to practice your brushstrokes, you'll learn how to paint florals and create stylized lettering.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Yao Cheng's rich, energetic style of painting truly comes to life when she paints outdoors. In this plein-air style class, she shares her approach to going outside to paint from life - a skill that will add new dimension to your watercolor practice. Learn how Yao works quickly to combat ever-changing light, and how she simplifies a landscape or a rose in bloom to capture the feeling of the focal point with efficient and bold brush strokes. Join Yao...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Artist, instructor, and textile enthusiast Missy Dunaway explores why we collect textiles, where they come from, and what can they teach us as artists, all through the medium of acrylic ink. In this class you'll follow along in order to capture and recreate heirloom textiles of your own, using the examples of a quilt, a carpet, and a scarf.Missy's strategies of looking closely through painting can be applied to any textile with personal significance...
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Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Transform ordinary stones into colorful works of art. Full-color illustrations accompany step-by-step instructions for creating 30 different themes: trees, flowers, animals, mandalas, geometric patterns, marine and holiday motifs, more.
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a casual artist or a seasoned painter, everyone can benefit from a daily painting practice. Artist extraordinaire Courtney Cerruti takes you on a 28-day journey of painting the world around you - from fruits, vegetables, and objects, to complex portraits - all using acrylic craft paints and basic brushes. Learn fundamental skills for working with this versatile medium, including how to add shadows, depth and dimension. No matter your...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Join artist and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, on an advanced foray into sketchbook painting. In this class, Missy works with acrylic ink to render two complex scenes that capture the romance and nostalgia of the moment. In each painting, she mixes nuanced shades from a limited selection of colors and works in loads of detail. Missy shares her technique for mixing ink on the page, pushing and pulling elements until reaching the desired effect. Finally,...
Author
Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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.
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