I'm excited to share this video series with you through my partnership with the
Tucson Art Academy Online.
What will you learn from these videos?
- Importance of identifying the color and strength of the light source
- Working paint from thin to thick
- Connecting similar values for engagement
- Key steps for placing big and small shapes
- Controlling chroma in your color mixtures
- Preferred brushes and painting surface
Each video is downloadable and yours to keep forever. Plus you get lifetime access to watch anytime online by login and password so you don’t have to take up space on your computer. Accessible from your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Sorry, we don't offer DVDs. Start right away, work at your own pace, and improve on your own time schedule.
MASTER PACKAGE
The Master Package includes two full length demonstrations combined with a engaging "step-by-step video where Robert talks you through three additional figurative paintings of varying difficulties and how he handles each step of the process through to completion.
In The Direct Approach- 165 minutes Robert paints this charming subject under cool lightning while orchestrating the big shapes prior to addressing the smaller ones. You will see how to skillfully paint a sitting subject in half light. How to suggest eyeglasses, use facial highlights all while carefully minimizing detail in a complex scene. You will see the importance of perspective, massing, color harmony, and loose brushstrokes.
In Simplifying the Figure - 90 minutes you’ll see Robert’s Alla Prima process from start-to-finish. He discusses the importance of selecting as few tones as possible. See how he approaches a warmly lit subject with harmony while using quick wide brushstrokes. You’ll learn what to emphasize and what to leave out. The figure is complex, but with Robert’s vast knowledge, keen eye and useful tips you’ll soon be capturing your next figurative subject with success.
In Orchestrating your Paintings - 53 minutes Robert walks you through step-by-step three additional figurative works showing you his techniques on painting the form, identifying the largest shapes before addressing the smaller ones, value relationships, what special areas to highlight and when to put in the finishing details.
This complete package will provide you with the help and confidence needed to paint figures regardless of their complexities. These videos will inspire every artist no matter what your skill level.
$199.00 | Click Here to Purchase
PREMIUM PACKAGE
The Premium Package includes one full length demonstration combined with a engaging "step-by-step video where Robert talks you through three additional figurative paintings of varying difficulties and how he handles each step of the process through to completion.
In Simplifying the Figure - 90 minutes you’ll see Robert’s Alla Prima process from start-to-finish. He discusses the importance of selecting as few tones as possible. See how he approaches a warmly lit subject with harmony while using quick wide brushstrokes. You’ll learn what to emphasize and what to leave out. The figure is complex, but with Robert’s vast knowledge, keen eye and useful tips you’ll soon be capturing your next figurative subject with success.
In Orchestrating your Paintings - 53 minutes Robert walks you through step-by-step three additional figurative works showing you his techniques on painting the form, identifying the largest shapes before addressing the smaller ones, value relationships, what special areas to highlight and when to put in the finishing details.
This complete package will provide you with the help and confidence needed to paint figures regardless of their complexities. These videos will inspire every artist no matter what your skill level.
$129.00 | Click Here to Purchase
VALUE PACKAGE
In Simplifying the Figure - 90 minutes you’ll see Robert’s Alla Prima process from start-to-finish. He discusses the importance of selecting as few tones as possible. See how he approaches a warmly lit subject with harmony while using quick wide brushstrokes. You’ll learn what to emphasize and what to leave out. The figure is complex, but with Robert’s vast knowledge, keen eye and useful tips you’ll soon be capturing your next figurative subject with success.
The tips & techniques covered in this video will apply to any figurative subject whether painting from life or from a travel photograph. This may be the budget-friendly package but this information is invaluable and reaches far beyond its price.
