Artist's Network University

Painting the Figure: Clothed and Nude

samekB — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:23:36 +0000

This course will provide an overview of the essential skills necessary to paint the human figure successfully. Students will primarily work from the clothed figure; however, the nude figure will also be introduced. Specific focus will be placed on starting approaches, brushwork, full value and full color painting skills. Start Date: June 25, 2013 Tuition: $149.99 Workshop Length: 4 weeks Instructor: Mano Sotelo (bio) View Course Schedule Course Materials: Video Download: Quick Studies in Oil, By Craig Nelson Video Download: Oil Portrait From Life, A Quick Study, By Craig Nelson … View

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Esther Melton

samekB — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:14 +0000

Esther Melton: Esther has been painting professionally and teaching painting workshops and classes for 11 years. Most of her commissions are children’s portraits in watercolor. Also, she has painted adult portraits, corporate portraits, and a portrait of a judge. She worked as a computer resource consultant for 10 years before becoming a painter and teacher. Her style of portraiture strives for realism with a sense of spirit and spontaneity. In addition to portraits, Esther paints figurative, landscape, cityscapes, and still life subjects.Esther’s work is showcased in collections throughout the country, … View

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Painting Watercolor Portraits

samekB — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:56:26 +0000

This course will focus on creating realistic watercolor portraits. Starting with photographing your subjects, my favorite color palette, and includes techniques for painting realistic skin tones, hair, and backgrounds for your portraits. Start Date: May 21, 2013 Course Length: 4 weeks Tuition: $149.99 Course Materials: Watercolor Portrait Painting Female Video Download by Jan Kunz Instructor: Esther Melton (bio) View Course Schedule What You’ll Learn: Mixing skin tones to match your subject Choosing the best photo references The importance of controlling the edges with correct choice technique Tips on how to … View

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Joe Cibere

samekB — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:54:25 +0000

“The challenge is to know when to stop and let the medium take over. That’s why the most successful paintings seem almost effortless,” Joe asserts. “I always look forward to interacting with art patrons and other artists to give feedback about the creative process and affirm that visual expression is one of the great joys in life. Joe Cibere’s painting style and art demonstrates his love of nature and wilderness. His”abstract realism” paintings integrate strong design and balance with a sense of illusion and have appeared in “Watercolor Magazine” and … View

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Waterfall Watercolor Magic: Using Alternative Watercolor Techniques

samekB — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:49:18 +0000

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Learn Joe Cibere’s unique techniques to paint beautiful watercolor waterfalls without using a brush. Magically the waterfall will paint itself giving you the foundation for creating flowing, falling water in any location you desire. You’ll also learn how to use a combination of proven techniques that together will give you new possibilities and options. Course registration comes with digital downloads that will give you step-by-step instructions to ensure … View

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Pour it On with Watercolor: Basic Techniques for Painting with a Twist

samekB — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:19:04 +0000

Check back soon to see when this course will be offered again. Click here to see a list of currently available courses. Award-winning watercolor artist, Patricia Coulter provides some innovative techniques for working with watercolor. Whether you are new to watercolor or wish to step up your painting a notch, you will find the insights and guidance you need in this online course. Expect to be amazed! Course registration comes with exclusive videos created by Patricia in the form of digital downloads. Start Date: May 14, 2013 Course Length: 4 … View

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Patricia Coulter

samekB — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:11:01 +0000

Patricia Coulter Canadian artist, Patricia Coulter is an avid painter of watercolor and acrylics. Just recently retired from teaching high school art, she has welcomed the transition from weekend artist to full-time artist. She has combined her love of travel with the joy of teaching others by teaching watercolour painting on cruise ships. The paintings of this award winning artist has been shown in galleries in Canada, the United States, and Singapore.

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Online Event: Paint Along with Johannes Vloothuis

samekB — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:28:18 +0000

Artists Network Online Events and WetCanvas Live! Posted on March 29, 2013 by dans | Categories: Artist’s Network Online Events. Bookmark the permalink. Insider Secrets to Master Pets in Days Instead of Decades with Sandra Angelo Take Your Pet Portraits from Wimpy to WOW! Brought to You by The North Light Shop Date: 4.16.13 | Time: 1pm EDT | Cost: FREE Sandra Angelo Pets Workshop Image for GTWIn this FREE online event, join award-winning author and world renowned artist Sandra Angelo as she shares insider tips, tricks and shortcuts that … View

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Online Event: Transforming the Surface with Mixed-Media Painting Techniques

samekB — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:00:23 +0000

Transforming the Surface with Mixed-Media Painting Techniques Brought to You by The North Light Shop Date: Tuesday, May 7th Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT This webinar will cover a striking array of creative approaches in which to alter and transform the mixed-media painting surface. Lushly painted passages and rich transitions employing resist, blotting, lift-off, dissolve, marbling, sponging, distressing, aging and printmaking techniques will be shown in inventive combinations. Utilizing both traditional and unconventional tools and techniques, this webinar will certainly ignite the creative juices! Learn more about Lisa … View

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Mano Sotelo

samekB — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:41:04 +0000

Mano Sotelo B.F.A. Otis Art Institute Parsons School of Design, Los Angeles CA M.F.A. Academy of Art University, San Francisco CA M.B.A. University of Phoenix, Tucson AZ Mano lives in Tucson, Arizona. His work has been exhibited in local and national juried and invitational shows, a variety of Tucson galleries, the University of Arizona Museum of Art, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Tucson Pima Arts Council. Mano has been an instructor for the past 11 years, teaching classes at Southwest University of Visual Arts (SUVA), Pima College and The … View

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