Learn how to visualize positive and negative space and use it to improve your paintings.

In skill exercise #1 we’ll practice edge development

In skill exercise #2 we’ll use edge development to define positive and negative shapes

We’ll explore the use of positive and negative shapes as we complete three quarter sheet paintings.  Painting #1 is of a bowl of foliage.

In painting #2 we’ll work with an imaginary cityscape

In painting #3 we’ll paint antique store objects

Enjoy painting these winter woods.

In painting number two we’ll paint a winter wagon wheel scene.

In painting #3 we’ll paint this icy creek and covered bridge.

In painting number four we’ll paint this winter barn scene.

Have fun painting sunflowers!

You’ll begin the lesson with thumbnail sketches in the composition section.

You’ll continue in the composition section using your thumbnail sketches to create a series of value sketches and color studies.

You’ll complete a skill exercise worksheet.

You’ll do an 8″ x 10″ painting

You’ll complete an 11″ x 15″ painting

You’ll begin the lesson with thumbnail sketches in the composition section.

You’ll continue in the composition section using your thumbnail sketches to create a series of value sketches.

You’ll begin the series of skill exercises with color mixing.

You’ll continue the skill exercises with an exercise practicing texture

Next you’ll practice painting snow and ice.

You’ll practice reflections.

In the last skill exercise you’ll practice layering

Once you’re done with the skill exercises, you’ll complete the finished painting following the narrated step by step tutorial.

The composition section begins with a series of thumbnail sketches.

You’ll pick a favorite thumbnail sketch to create your value sketches.

You’ll do a color study.

You’ll finish the composition section with a simple direction analysis sketch

You’ll begin the series of skill exercises with mixing greens.

The mixing greens exercise will be followed by an exercise in mixing earth tones.

Next, you’ll do an exercise practicing masking techniques.

You’ll complete the skill exercises with and exercise in layering.

Once you’re done with the skill exercises, you’ll complete the finished painting following the narrated step by step tutorial.

The composition section begins with a series of thumbnail sketches.

You’ll follow your thumbnail sketches with value studies.

You’ll do a color study.

You’ll begin the series of skill exercises with paint mixing exercises.

Next you’ll do an exercise that focuses on establishing a light source.

You’ll do an exercise working with line.

You’ll focus on color temperature.

In the last exercise you’ll work with using direction in your painting.

Once you’re done with the skill exercises, you’ll complete the finished painting following the narrated step by step tutorial.

You’ll do a value study in the composition section.

You’ll follow the value study with a color study.

You’ll begin the series of skill exercises with paint mixing.

You’ll do a series of wash exercises.

Next is an exercise working with texture using different techniques.

The last exercise involves a series of mini paintings.

Once you’re done with the skill exercises, you’ll complete the finished painting following the narrated step by step tutorial.

This is the second mountain scene you’ll paint.

The composition section begins with a series of thumbnail sketches for both paintings.

You’ll follow your thumbnail sketches with value studies of both scenes.

This is the first skill exercise combining color mixing and layering techniques that will be used in the finished paintings.  

This is the second skill exercise combining color mixing and layering techniques that will be used in the finished paintings.

Once you’re done with the skill exercises, you’ll complete both finished paintings following the narrated step by step tutorials.