Learn to Simplify Complex Subjects

Three subjects painted in multiple layers, three 2 hour sessions on each

Using the ChromaMagic app to understand colour and an approach to similification that makes any subject manageable, this course shows you how to take complex subjects and make them manageable - and breathe in the magic.

Originally given as a live workshop and now available as an on-demand course, this course includes recordings of all the painting sessions plus a full materials list, reference photos and membership of my online community.

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Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction to the Workshop
    • Materials
    • Understanding painting in Layers
  • 2
    Techniques for Layering
    • Glazing
    • Scumbling
  • 3
    Simplifying Complex Challenges
    • How to Simplify Complex Subjects
    • Setting up the ChromaMagic app with the Value Scale
  • 4
    Subject One: The Brass Jug
    • Reference photos
    • Brass Jug: Drawing Out
    • Mixing video for session one
    • Introduction to the painting session
    • Painting Session: First Session on the Brass Jug
    • Introduction to the second painting session on the jug
    • Painting Session: Second Session on the Brass Jug
  • 5
    Subject Two: Ceramic Vessels, light and shadow
    • Reference Photos
    • Ceramic Vessels: Drawing Out
    • Ceramic Vessels: Mixing video
    • Painting Session: Block in of the Ceramic Vessels subject
    • Introduction to the Second Painting Session
    • Painting Session: Second Session on the Ceramic Vessels
    • Painting Session: Third Session on the Ceramic Vessels
  • 6
    Subject Three: The Confit Pot
    • Reference Photos
    • The Confit Pot: Drawing Out
    • The Confit Pot: Mixing Video
    • Introduction to the First Painting Session
    • Painting Session: First Session on the Confit Pot
    • Painting Session: Second Session on the Confit Pot
    • Painting Session: Third Session on the Confit Pot
  • 7
    Critique Sessions
    • Critique Session - Part One