Monday, June 24, 2013

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #6 INTRODUCING THE PALETTE & COLOR

In this video, I introduce the palette. I show how to lay out colors on it and also how to mix colors using it. Also, we discuss the different properties that different colors have and how that affects how and what you paint. There is enough specific, technical material here to instruct you on just how to start painting using a palette. Enjoy!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent" 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #5 PREPARING THE CANVAS, PART 2 - the UNDER PAINTING!

In this video, you get to see me paint! And, it all about COLOR, MY COLOR! I randomly and spontaneously put down colors, creating my under painting. It is the very first step for me in my attachment to what will be my painting. Enjoy!!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent"
 

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #5 PREPARING THE CANVAS, PART 1 - SIZING YOUR PAINTING & GESSO

In this video I show you how to literally prepare your canvas so that you can then add color and paint and really start your painting! We do this by sizing out your painting using an architects level and a pencil. And we prepare the canvas surface to receive delicious, colorful paint by first applying gesso as a primer. Enjoy!
"These videos are the difference between learning basic skills and cultivating a talent"


Saturday, June 1, 2013

Margaret Zox Brown Art Video Tutorial #4 HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR VIEWER TO EXPERIENCE WHAT YOU ARE EXPRESSING WITH YOUR ART?

In this 4th video, I show by introducing examples done by some of the masters just how what you paint and how can affect just how your viewer will experience your art; where the viewer will be in relation to the scene or subject matter and also the kind of relationship the viewer will be having with what is represented in the art.

These videos are the difference between learning basic skills & cultivating a talent.