Painting Landscapes with David Dunlop - Program 2 - Acrylic

- Program 2 - Acrylic.  2 Hour Color DVD

Using techniques of the old masters as well as contemporary methods, David Dunlop brings you a wealth of information, demonstrations, encouragement, tips, and insights in this 2-hour DVD. Learn new methods to dramatically improve your eye, your composition, painting and you landscapes. David begins in his studio and diagrams several master paintings. He then takes you to a lake in Connecticut where he diagrams the scene and completes a plein air painting. He returns to his studio to demonstrate several finishing techniques which could be applied to a painting.

Section 1 - David's Studio.  Introduction to Landscape Painting/ Composition of Old Masters. This program opens in David Dunlop's Connecticut studio. He gives a brief but informative history of landscape painting throughout the ages and a discussion of the structure of specific paintings by a pantheon of landscape artist greats. (12 minutes)

Section 2 - Out in the Field.  David then takes us to visit a lake in the Connecticut countryside to paint a plein air painting He discusses his thoughts when choosing a scene for a painting, and outlines his steps for designing the painting. As David says:"Your painting is a poem, not a police report."

He discusses the structure and design of the painting and demonstrates a drawing of his design. David then paints his plein air painting of the scene, demonstrating many painting techniques for shaping, toning and creating texture in a painting. (65 minutes)

Section 3 - Back in the Studio - Finishing Techniques.  We then return to David's studio to watch his demonstration of acrylic techniques used to finish the painting in the studio.Throughout the program David continues a running commentary of his thoughts, techniques, and theories in a highly informative, inspiring and entertaining manner. (approx 45 minutes)