In this video workshop, Lee demonstrates techniques for achieving lifelike drawings no matter what your subject, giving you the tools you need for wonderful, realistic results! After a review of materials, Lee shows you how to perfect her special blending technique for super, realistic effects. She then demonstrates how to draw a variety of subjects--vase, dog, rose and pineapple--building new skills with each, from achieving the smooth transitions of a spherical vase, to the overlapping edges of a rose, to the irregularities of a pineapple's surface.

*Note:  required item Dusting brush mini is no longer available, replacement item is listed below.

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Alvin Draft-Line Mechanical Pencil - Blue .7mm Tip Pencil at angle

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Alvin Draft-Line Mechanical Pencil - Maroon .9mm Tip Pencil at angle

"Merle Rosen offers dozens of tips and techniques for artists who want to add layers and variety to their paintings.  You'll learn how to create your own stamps using recycled materials, incorporate printmaking into your painting, mix different gels and paints for special effects, and use common household items for mark making."   -- artistsnetwork.tv

*Note: required supplies Colorfix Plein Air Board rich beige, natural and terracotta; Robert Simmons Titanium round sz 1  short handle are no longer available, replacement items are listed below.


Acrylic Techniques for Printing and Collage with Merle Rosen - Bundles | BLICK Art Materials

Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets - Bundles | BLICK Art Materials

In this video Joy shows you how to draw the full figure in charcoal from life, with emphasis on composition, proportion, gesture and mood while portraying clothing, indicating surrounding elements and adding limited color. Joy leads you through everything you need to know to try this at home--setting up the space, lighting and the model; how to take a break and get back into position; how to draw the textures of drapery, folds, accessories and hair; and how to add bits of color to bring out your focal point.

*Note:  required item General's powder charcoal black 6oz is no longer available, a substitute item is listed below.


Drawing the Clothed Figure with Joy Thomas - Bundles | BLICK Art Materials

You will also need some type of basin for water, and a roll of paper towels (ones made for household use are fine).

***Note:  required item Robert Simmons titanium brush set short handle 3 set is no longer available, replacement items are listed below.

Painting Animals in Acrylic with Lee Hammond - Bundles | BLICK Art Materials

Especially made for oil, acrylic and watercolor artists who want to improve their painting skills so they can be more competitive in the professional world. In this video series, Quinten uses exercises, references and start-to-finish painting demonstrations in both oil and watercolor to help you learn techniques for achieving paintings that "wow" your viewers. With Quinten’s classic painting instruction you can complete any painting with confidence!

*Note:  required items ARCHES WC PAPER 16X20 140LB CP 3/PK, LC ULTRA RND BRUSH SZ 8 are no longer available, substitute items are listed below.


Quinten Gregory's Professional Realism Series - Bundles | BLICK Art Materials

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Alvin Draft-Line Mechanical Pencil - Black .5mm Tip Pencil at angle

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Gray Paper Stumps​ - one Horizontal Stump shown

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Alumicolor Standard T-Squares - Side view showing plastic head and calibrations

Lee Hammond's Lifelike Drawing

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