Painting outdoors is a great way to directly capture the beauty of nature —the colors and shapes found in flowers, leaves, and grasses can ignite a painter’s passion like no other subject. The challenge of selecting and preparing the scene, the paints, and the brushes is enough to get your creative juices flowing. There is nothing quite like painting outside, where the natural light enhances the beauty of a garden’s treasures. The past few years have brought new life and energy to the movement of painting en plein air — a chance to travel near or far, alone or with friends, to paint the beautiful scenery found at each destination. There is no better way to capture the memories of nature’s pristine beauty than to document it on canvas so you can enjoy it for years to come. Liliedahl Video Productions is proud to announce the latest addition to our vast library of art instruction videos: How to Paint Flowers Outside with popular artist Kathy Anderson. Join Kathy as she expertly guides you through each step of creating a nature-inspired masterpiece: Selecting and setting up the scene you’ll be painting. Kathy shows you how to enhance the natural beauty with elements that you add yourself, creating a custom garden to paint. Preparing your canvas, beginning with a light wash so you can use that background color in portions of your piece. Kathy even explains how she makes her own canvases so you can do it, too. She shares the exact brands and colors she chose for the painting she completes during the video — you’ll see every step, from start to finish. Painting outdoors can be tricky, with the need to consider weather and changing light. Kathy helps you tackle these issues so you will get the most joy and the least frustration from these challenges. Incorporating brick, stone, wood, and other “hard” elements into a nature scene can generate harsh lines. Kathy shows you how to soften these so they don’t distract from the natural beauty. You’ll see how Kathy corrects errors along the way, resulting in a satisfying finished product. She reviews the challenges that keep flowers from looking real and helps you avoid them. You’ll be painting petals, leaves, and stems like a pro in no time. Kathy explains how to evaluate portions of your painting so you can use shape and depth to focus and direct the eye. You’ll see how to add the finishing touches to your painting so when you stand back and look at it, you’ll have a big smile on your face. And lots more.
Kathy is an excellent instructor, careful to explain each step as she paints so you can use these tips and techniques in your own paintings. Watch this short preview for a taste of what’s in store for you. |
