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New On Demand Workshop

 

 
I have been hard at work behind the scenes, creating on demand lesson videos for students unable to commit to a workshop experience or my student membership. My goal is to provide affordable, easily digestable bites of thinking, painting process and specific technique in a streamable, self study format.

These videos are takeaways from other teaching experiences, so they have already been student tested and approved. In them I share approaches to ideation, techniques, thought processes, and various tips on things like color mixing, palette management and intuitive work. I hope to release them monthly. If you have already painted with me in some capacity, check out the lesson descriptions to ascertain if the video is derivative from an experience you might already have had.

The newest addition to this growing library is The Making of Columbine, in which I outline the progression of a painting from the initial contour drawing all the way through to completion. There's lots of good stuff included on how I analyze and review the work as it is evolving, why I paint in layers from general to specific, along with specific insight on choosing and managing color throughout the layers. This video is appropriate for all level students.

The Making of Columbine joins a nice comparison and contrast video lesson on two Bear pieces, Eve and Persephone. Each of these videos run about an hour long and include active painting footage. You can find both videos, along with other learning content (including links to free stuff) on my website. I've popped the trailer for The Making of Columbine in below.

Thank you so much for being a part of my artist journey. It is such a pleasure to share with you.
Warmly, Kim
 

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