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Watch as Mary Rose demonstrates how to start a painting of a rose.
Watch as Mary Rose takes a portrait of Terry, part boxer and part basset hound, from start to completion.
Watch as Mary Rose takes a portrait of Terry, part boxer and part basset hound, from start to completion.
From planning the design through addressing value, color, and edge relationships this video will describe the process from beginning to completion.,
How to mix and compare color and value relationships in a painting. Squinting down and naming edges as the colors meet.
Initially, three oily colors are applied to the canvas. With a paper towel move aroung the paint and pull out the lights. Add more darks as needed. Continue to develop the composition and pay attention to the big value shapes.
Continue to wipe out and add paint to keep the value relationships, edge quality and design heading toward a pleasing result. Keep the shapes interesting and avoid sameness. Take frequent breaks, use a mirror, and keep your objectivity. Stop before ...
Finishing the painting. Continue to wipe out and add paint to keep the value relationships, edge quality and design heading toward a pleasing result. Keep the shapes interesting and avoid sameness. Take frequent breaks, use a mirror, and keep your ...
An intro to sketching with gouache.
How to mix and compare color and value relationships in a painting. Squinting down and naming edges as the colors meet.
Initially a design is created with structure lines. Color notes are added to compare the color and value relationships.
Continue to squint for the value relationships while applying five different color notes. As more color builds up start using softer brushes like sable or synthetic.
Adding more white with color brushed into it to create a sparkling light effect.
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Bass Rocks. Underpainting with Transparent red oxide and Gamsol (Odorless Mineral Spirits). This creates a blueprint for design, values, edge relationships. One bristle brush and Viva paper towels. The ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Bass Rocks. Underpainting with Transparent red oxide and Gamsol (Odorless Mineral Spirits). This creates a blueprint for design, values, edge relationships. One bristle brush and Viva paper towels. The ...
After taking a break form a painting that you have been working on it becomes clear what the nest step is. In this painting adding more color and opaque paint contributes to the overall effect. Using more paint and allowing it to fall gently off your ...
Part one: Block in and layout
Part two: As the painting develops care is taken to compare the value shapes, color temperature, drawing and edges.
Part three: Finishing the painting.
How and why color charts are vital to your painting practice.
Part one: We begin by creating an abstract design of value and color shapes, as well as edges. While keeping the design in the lead.
Part two: As the painting develops care is taken to compare the value shapes, color temperature, drawing and edges.
Part three: Continuing the development of the painting
Part four: finishing the painting
Block in to plan the design for a large scale oil painting
The opaque quality of this medium allows for easy adjustments to improve the design plan
Mary Rose O'Connell welcomes you to her studio and new page on Epiphany Fine Art.
Block in big color shapes for a pleasing design.
Block in a dynamic design creating drama.
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
Today we are going to paint a plein air scene at Pemiquid rocks. A small pencil sketch is advisable to determine your design. I used structure lines without any details. The lines are an integral part of this dramatic composition. Start to sdd color ...
How to mix and compare color and value relationships in a painting. Squinting down and naming edges as the colors meet.
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
Value charts, squinting down, and learning to see the relationships within the painting.
In this video I will show from start to finish how to paint a pumpkin in a still life. Use a slight neural green mixture with Gamsol (OMS) to quiet the white of the canvas. Using a darker color make structure lines to determine where the shapes are ...
Types of varnish, when to varnish and why.
Please join Mary Rose for part 1 of this live oil painting seascape presentation as she demonstrates how to build a solid foundation for her composition, leading to a dynamic design. Attention is given to the relationship of design, drawing, value, ...
Determine the horizon line and add a few structure lines to begin establishing the design. Add color noted to compare the value and color relationships within the painting. Be aware of the lightest light and darkest dark. What are the leading edges ...
As the painting develops and the colors meet you should paint the edges as they are. Hard, soft or somewhere in between. Keep the most beautiful color and design in the area of the focal point.
