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Student Comments

"There’s no
way your
paintings can’t
improve after
this course"

"I’ve been painting on my own for a while and thought I was doing okay. Now that I’m taking this course I see so many things I can learn from that will make my work so much better. This is the stuff you can’t get in art school anymore, sadly. There’s no way your paintings can’t improve after this course. That’s how strongly I feel about it." ... Bob Akers., Crystal Lake, IL, United States

"...really superb"

"I find your courses really superb in two ways: first they are very complete and comprehensive, and second they go straight to the point, to the essentials. Both my wife and I paint and we both agree that these art instruction courses are one of the best sources of education for people who want to learn to paint in a direct or alla prima style" Bernado Martin, Alicante, Spain.

Erika is
following
her dream

"This course is truly well run, professionally handled -- and I can only echo the great comments of other students: I am glad, I enrolled in this course!! I got so much out of it already -- lots of explanations, areas to study up on, other artists to learn from. AND I am not at the end of the course, yet. I am getting more and more confident and bold enough to follow my dream -- to become a proficient and sensitive artist. Erika, USA, 2009

"...already noticed
improvement
in my work"

"In my opinion, your material is the best I have found. It builds the basics, from the ground up, recognizing that there are no short cuts.....Your course puts all the right info into one package, and even more important, it gives me an organized, building block way to get these things into my head, and I have already noticed an improvement in my work," George, USA

Building Block: Process

Process

Successful organization for painting. BUY NOW

How do successful painters organize?

Inefficient processes and working habits take up unnecessary time and get in the way of your art. All successful professionals have well organized equipment, both in their studio and outdoors. As a beginner, you should get organized since it will make your painting time much more enjoyable and less frustrating.

Some of the things you will learn:

	How to create your personal learning program.

	Equipment setup: What equipment to buy and how to get setup to work outdoors and in the studio.

	Colors: Which colors to use and why.

	Outdoor painting and travel: How to lighten your load for outdoor painting, and what to consider when painting and traveling by air.

	How to paint from photographic reference.

Plein Air Painting

To capture the essence of a landscape or outdoor (plein air) still life where the light is constantly changing, you need to work quickly. In a short time you have to capture the important essence of the mood and feeling of light in your painting. This is the essence of plein air painting. The process for oils and acrylics is called the "plein air alla prima painting process". There is also a similar step-by-step process for watercolor artists.

Here I describe in detail the 9 step plein air painting process I use for my plein air paintings. This plein air painting process is quick and efficient and will help you get the best results. Best of all, the same plein air painting technique is equally applicable to studio work where you want to get a nice loose feeling and want to complete a painting in one or more sessions and to figure work when the figures are likely to move. Plein air painters usually work light, often using a pochade box . A pochade box is a small lightweight box used for painting outdoors.

Jacqueline
Spain

"The material is very well presented and easy to understand - no lengthy explanations but short and condensed paragraphs with a load of very valuable information. Along with plenty of illustrations, this makes it a fun and easy study."

Erika
USA
2009

What is included in each course unit?

Unit 1 - Painting Process
This course unit describes in detail the nine-step plein air alla prima painting process for oil and acrylics. If you are interested in the watercolor plein air painting process, there is also a watercolor version. This plein air alla prima painting process is quick and efficient and will help you get the best results. Best of all, the same plein air alla prima painting technique is equally applicable to studio work where you want to a nice loose feeling and want to complete a painting in one or more sessions and to figure work when the figures are likely to move.
Each of the plein air alla prima painting steps are illustrated with examples of two different paintings, and include about 30 important tips that will be extremely helpful to you when painting outdoors (plein air).It also describes 18 common problems that you are likely to run into when you are plein air painting and what to do about them. The course unit finishes with a detailed discussion of two award-winning plein air alla prima paintings, and what made them work.This course unit also describes eight key ideas that will make the most difference to helping you improve your plein air alla prima paintings and help make them stand out.

Unit 2 - Planning Your Learning Program

This course unit will help you plan your own "how to paint" learning program and is essential for anyone who is serious about improving the quality of their work. If you are currently frustrated by not making enough progress and really want to improve your painting, you need to get organized about how and when you learn. Having a good plan is the best way to achieve any goals. If you are an intermediate painter or a professional painter, and you want to learn how to get better, or even win some competitions, read this guide and discover some different programs for improving the level of poetry and music in your paintings. In this guide you will also find information on how you can get the most out of the Painting Academy art instruction program. In this unit you will learn:

how to set your own goals, and how you can make great strides forward in only a few years if you plan your learning properly
the difference between "doing" and "reading", and how to ensure you make progress
how to divide your time between "study" time and "painting time" to help reduce pressure on yourself and unleash more of your creativity
the difference between regular and intermittent practice and why it is important
what to expect from your learning program
how to take notes at any workshops you go to and make sure you don't lose them afterwards
how to choose a teacher or instructor
what to expect from your learning program: the "dip" and the "spike"
how "receptivity" will determine what you learn and when, and why you need to keep revisiting your notes
the importance of repetition for learning
how to plan your learning program with the Painting Academy - a structured program for beginners, and four custom programs for intermediate and professional artists
what are the key differences between oils, acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, and which will help you learn faster

Unit 3 - Paints, Pigments and Painting Supports
This course unit outlines the basic materials you need to prepare before you can put paint to canvas or paper. It gives you all the information a beginner needs to get started painting with oils, acrylics and watercolors. You will learn:
the relative advantages and disadvantages of oils, acrylics, and watercolors which pigments you need and the properties of each type of pigment which mediums you can use with oils paints and why you use them the choices for painting supports and the advantages and disadvantages of each how to stretch your own canvases the best way to gesso panels for a more absorbent painting support how to turn your old paintings into something that will help your next painting the choices for mounting boards

Unit 4 - Studio Equipment
This course unit gives you all the information a beginner needs to get started painting in the studio using oils, acrylics, and watercolors. You will learn: how to set up your studio the best oil painting easels for your situation what brushes to buy for painting with oils how to make a palette what equipment you will need

Unit 5 - Working from Photographic Reference

If you like to work in the studio rather than outdoors, or a combination of both, it is important to get good images of your subject so that you can more accurately depict a scene. This means buying the right equipment for the job.
In this course unit you will learn:

how to work from slides, digital images and print images
how to view slides
how to store slides and digital images so you can find them again
which digital and film equipment works best, and which slide film to use

Unit 6 - Plein Air Equipment and Lightweight Painting Supports
This course unit outlines the equipment and supplies you will need when traveling with your watercolor paints and when working outdoors, or "plein air" . Plein air painters usually work light, often using a pochade box . A pochade box is a small lightweight box used for painting outdoors. This course unit will also show you a variety of lightweight and compact painting supports and panels that you can use when traveling to avoid problems with sore backs or overweight luggage. We will compare each type of support and describe their pros and cons, and show you useful tips for making your own lightweight painting supports.
If you want to work larger, we will show you how to prevent damage to your painting from warping, breakage, or damage to your brushstrokes. In this course you will learn:
which easel system to take depending on how far you are going to travel, and what to use for a super-lightweight system for quick sketches how to use and make a black mirror and a value finder: great tools for helping you see values better and achieving more realism in your work. how to make and use a viewfinder to help you find more interesting compositions. what special equipment and clothing you need when you are working outdoors

What does this cost?

This building block course is equivalent to a 2 week study course with a professional artist which can cost up to $3000 including travel and accommodation. Many of our students tell us this is the most comprehensive teaching they have found anywhere on the internet. Read their testimonials.

Complete Set of
'Process'
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Building Block: Process

What is included in each course unit?

Unit 1 - Painting Process

Unit 2 - Planning Your Learning Program

Unit 3 - Paints, Pigments and Painting Supports

Unit 4 - Studio Equipment

Unit 5 - Working from Photographic Reference

Unit 6 - Plein Air Equipment and Lightweight Painting Supports