September 29th, 2008 Dia
New classes are starting soon…
Classrooms open Oct. 27, 2008
Registration closes Oct. 29, 2008
First lesson posts Nov. 1, 2008
http://lvsonline.com
new students just $25 for 6 weeks of lessons
returning students $20
Posted in American Landscape Painting, Bird Painting, Landscape Painting, Pet Portrait Painting, Wildlife Portrait Painting | 1 Comment »
February 6th, 2008 Dia
Ever wanted to be able to paint an animal or a beloved pet? Photographs fade and deteriorate but a portrait is forever.
Acrylic paints are made by suspending pigment (or color) in synthetic polymer emulsified by water. They are basically plastic, water-soluble paints that have good adhesive qualities, and are very stable. They don’t oxidize, decompose or turn yellow over time.
This class takes you through step by step the process of painting beautiful acrylic pet portraits. Patterns are provided for you to trace onto the painting background you wish to use. Easy to follow guidelines begin with tracing the pattern and guide you progressively through each step to the complete painting.
By the time you finish with the class you should be able to apply the painting principles to any other animal you want to paint. Each lesson adds new elements and challenges. The first lesson is the introduction and begins with the basics of painting fur or hair and how to create realistic eyes and other features. The second lesson is a simple long haired kitten, teaching you how to paint fur and blend in colors. The third lesson is an adorable beagle and teaches shading and contouring. The fourth is a cute little solid color guinea pig which gives you the skills to paint a solid color animal, using shading to produce definition. The fifth is a Hyacinth Macaw which teaches you how to double and triple load a brush and subtlety blend one area into another. The last lesson is of a horse and is a challenge because it uses all that you have learned and goes extensively into subtle blending, washes and shading. When you have used and practiced all these skills, you should not have any problems painting any animal you wish.
For more information and to register, follow this link: http://www.lvsassociates.com/register/product_info.php?products_id=218
Posted in Pet Portrait Painting | 1 Comment »
