Crystal Art Smart DVDs

Basic Screen Printing — Screen printing process from start to finish with paper, celluloid, adhesive paper and resist stenciling methods, printed on paper and fabric

Figure Drawing — Gesture poses and 2 long poses emphasize positive/negative space, rendering proportion, and mood. Demonstrations in charcoal wash, reduction and pastel. A fully clothed model is used.

Fundamentals Of Drawing — A demonstration of still life drawing using charcoal. Supported by historical and contemporary drawings and narrative on the elements and principles of drawing.

Glazing and Firing — Basic information on the firing process and glaze chemistry. Electric, gas, and barrel firing are discussed, glaze types are compared, and oxidation/reduction is defined.

Handbuilt Clay Sculpture — An artist combines the techniques of hard slab, soft slab, and press molds to create a sculpture and demonstrates barrel firing.

Handbuilt Pottery — Three potters demonstrate coil, hard slab, soft slab and press mold techniques using stoneware, raku, and porcelain.

Photo Screen Printing — Demonstration of the photo emulsion process, using direct drawn keyline, rubylith and blockout screen. The process presents color separation, registration, and exposure.

Portrait Drawing — Demonstration of frontal, profile and ¾ views emphasize the ideas of design, mood, texture and form. Includes a historical introduction to portrait drawing.

Relief Printing — Demonstration of the rubber block (lino) relief print process in a 3-plate color print. Introduction to wood-cut, wood-engraving, and reduction relief methods as well.

Wheel Thrown Pottery — Start-to-finish demonstration of wheel throwing techniques, followed by trimming, handle attachment, bisquing, glazing and firing to finish a piece.