Landscape – Art Prof https://artprof.org Create & Critique Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:22:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://artprof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AP_icon-32x32.png Landscape – Art Prof https://artprof.org 32 32 Oil Pastel & Watercolor in Southern Utah https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/plein-air-watercolor-painting/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:50:23 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10115 See how to combine oil pastel and watercolor, painting plein air on site in Southern Utah. Techniques for how to layer the watercolor and oil pastels together to create the bark and textures of a tree, as well as the grass and forms of colored rocks are explained in depth. Demo and commentary by Art […]

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]]> Landscape Painting in Óbidos, Portugal https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/landscape-painting-in-obidos-portugal/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:55:35 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10097 See a landscape plein air painting from beginning to end, using watercolor and micron pens to show a panoramic scene in Óbidos, a village in Portugal. The combination of micron pens with watercolors is explained in depth, as well as the distinctive look of Óbidos through repeated colors throughout the city. Demo by Cat Huang […]

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]]> Lisbon Botanical Gardens: Plein Air Watercolor Painting https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/lisbon-botanical-gardens-plein-air-watercolor-painting/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:10:17 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10080 See the process of painting on site at the Lisbon Botanical Gardens using various watercolor techniques. Explained in depth are all the considerations in creating a watercolor painting: color scheme, composition, texture, working reductively in a watercolor painting, and more. Specific watercolor supplies that are practical for painting on site are explained. Demo and commentary […]

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]]> Landscape TRACK: Lesson 6, Self-Portrait as a Space https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-track-lesson-6/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 23:10:56 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9322 Prompt Tips Brainstorming Thumbnail Sketches We recommend doing about 6 small thumbnail sketches to explore a diverse range of options for your composition. Start your first thumbnail sketches with line and think about how you want to place your subject onto the page. Neil Espinosa Paint Media watercolor, gouache, acryl gouache, acrylic, oils, water mixable oils, ink wash, liquid watercolor, alcohol inks Drawing Media ballpoint pen/gel […]

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]]> Landscape TRACK: Lesson 5, Underwater Space https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-track-lesson-5/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:44:26 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9233 Prompt Examples Neil Espinosa, Wadalafer, Crissie, JenK Reference Photos Process Wadalafer Aquarium Live Cams Thumbnail Sketches We recommend doing about 6 small thumbnail sketches to explore a diverse range of options for your composition. Start your first thumbnail sketches with line and think about how you want to place your subject onto the page. Neil Espinosa, Wadalafer, Crissie, […]

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]]> Landscape TRACK: Lesson 4, Grocery Store Landscape https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-track-lesson-4/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:30:13 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9217 Prompt Examples Ashley Tanelle, Neil Espinosa, Crissie, Wadalafer Process Wadalafer Grocery Store Tips Lighting Thumbnail Sketches We recommend doing about 6 small thumbnail sketches to explore a diverse range of options for your composition. Start your first thumbnail sketches with line and think about how you want to place your subject onto the page. Ginger Medrano, Ashley Tanelle, Neil Espinosa, Crissie Inspiration Fantastic […]

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]]> Landscape Curriculum 2 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-curriculum-2/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:55:34 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9076 This video is part 2 in a Landscape Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. (watch part 1) This discussion talks about the various genres and formats where landscape can be found in the visual arts: in game design, manuscripts, ceramics, murals, textiles, and more. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Deepti Menon […]

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]]> Landscape TRACK: Lesson 2 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-track-lesson-2/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:57:43 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8919 Prompt Examples Neil Espinosa, Wadalafer, Crissie, Ashley Tanelle Atmospheric Perspective Thumbnail Sketches We recommend doing about 6 small thumbnail sketches to explore a diverse range of options for your composition. Start your first thumbnail sketches with line and think about how you want to place your subject onto the page. Neil Espinosa, Wadalafer, Crissie, Ashley Tanelle Inspiration Caspar David Friedrich. Pieter Bruegel […]

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]]> Landscapes Curriculum 1 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/landscapes-curriculum-1/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 03:06:42 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8896 This video is part 1 in a Landscape Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. This discussion reviews many techniques and approaches that can be used to create compelling landscapes in a wide range of art media. Concepts like atmospheric perspective, texture, and light are explained in great depth. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and […]

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]]> Landscape Curriculum https://artprof.org/learn/curriculums/landscape-curriculum/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:54:47 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8890 The complete Landscape Curriculum for Self-taught Artists is a series of 2 videos. Landscape Part 1 Landscape Part 2

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]]> Landscapes & Backgrounds Track https://artprof.org/learn/tracks/landscapes-backgrounds-track/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:36:08 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8850 The Landscapes & Backgrounds Track provides a comprehensive exploration of the role landscapes and backgrounds can play. Techniques like atmospheric perspective, lighting, texture, scale, and space will be addressed through various prompts. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3Lesson 4 • Lesson 5 • Lesson 6 Whether you do concept art, are a fine art painter, or a comics artist, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how […]

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]]> Thumbnail Sketches for a Landscape https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/composition/thumbnail-sketches-for-a-landscape/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:03:54 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8583 This video is a demo of how to draw thumbnails using several reference photos to create an original composition. See the process of how to merge the reference photos to create a dynamic landscape that shows depth. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips It’s common for people to know […]

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]]> Procreate: Digital Mastercopies https://artprof.org/learn/procreate-digital-mastercopies/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:41:43 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6198 Copying a digital painting is a great exercise to develop your digital painting skills and analyze the techniques used in great paintings. In this video we demonstrates how to make a mastercopy in Procreate. This video shows the step by step process how start one, while also prodiving reasons for what you can learn and […]

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]]> Fantasy Landscapes in Procreate https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/digital/fantasy-landscapes-in-procreate/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:19:25 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6032 See how you can create a fantasy landscape in Procreate, using a broad range of reference photos. You can dramatically manipulate and transform your reference photos to blend them together into an unusual landscape. Use of simple strategies like atmospheric perspective, texture, foreground, middle ground, and background to create a convincing landscape. Demo by Teaching Artists Cat Huang and Deepti Menon. Video […]

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]]> Ballpoint Pen & Watercolor: Imagined Environment https://artprof.org/learn/ballpoint-pen-watercolor-imagined-environment/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:45:09 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6027 This video shows how to draw an environment from imagination using ballpoint pen and watercolor techniques. Diverse experiences, gathering reference images and objects serve as the inspiration for creating this imaginary environment Shown is a plein air drawing session on site using soft pastels, a trip to the grocery store to buy unusual looking produce, […]

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]]> Dip Pens & Liquid Watercolor Drawing Techniques https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/dip-pens-liquid-watercolor-drawing-techniques/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:05:36 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5465 Learn useful tips for inking techniques with a dip pen using liquid watercolor. There are many tricks that can make your experience much easier and allow for greater control over your line work. This drawing demonstration will show how you can develop your skills for inking techniques to create elegant cross-hatching and dynamic line work […]

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]]> Dip Pen Drawing with Ink & Markers https://artprof.org/learn/dip-pen-drawing-with-ink-markers/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:10:25 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5429 Dip pens and ink can create a beautiful effect when combined with layers of markers and white gesso. This video demos a unique technique with these art supplies that produce a drawing with delicate line work and subtle colors. Tips for how to draw with a dip pen using cross-hatching techniques are explained, as well […]

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]]> Painting Basics TRACK: Lesson 2, Sky Paintings https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/painting-basics-track-week-2/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:39:54 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5129 Prompt Create a painting of a sky which shows a broad range of colors and textures. Aim to show depth in the sky, with some parts of the sky coming forward, while others push back. Examples Triplegem, Brittany Spiszer, Bowsers, Helen Reference Photos Artists for inspiration John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, Maxfield Parrish, Georges Inness, Claude Monet, Hilary […]

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]]> Watercolor in Utah: Widstoe Cemetery https://artprof.org/learn/painting-a-cemetery-in-watercolor/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:53:23 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5107 This video demos watercolor techniques for plein air landscape painting in a cemetery in Widstoe, Utah. The process is explained step by step, from the sketching process into finalizing the details in the paintings. Watercolor is combined with alcohol based brush pen markers to blend and create dramatic color effects. Demo led by Art Prof […]

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]]> Drawing Basics TRACK: Lesson 6 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/landscape/drawing-basics-track-week-6/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:43:49 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=4634 Prompt Create an 18″ x 24″ wet charcoal drawing, using a landscape reference photo as a very loose reference. Examples Kate A., Anastasia Lvova Experiment Before starting on the final drawing, spend at least an hour playing around and making marks on newsprint (or any other inexpensive paper) to see what wet charcoal is capable […]

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]]> Acryl Gouache & Watercolor Pencils: Mountains https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/acryl-gouache-watercolor-pencils-mountains/ Thu, 27 May 2021 04:17:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=3232 This video demonstrates how to paint a mountain landscape using acryl gouache and watercolor pencils. Techniques for creating a convincing sense of depth and atmosphere in the landscape such as atmospheric perspective and brush work are explained and shown. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s […]

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]]> Watercolor in Utah: Goblin Valley & Mushrooms https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/landscape-watercolor-in-utah-part-2/ Fri, 14 May 2021 18:21:30 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2829 Art Prof Clara Lieu visits Goblin Valley in Southern Utah, where she paints 2 landscape paintings on site, blending watercolors and alcohol based brush pens. Next, Prof Lieu goes mushroom hunting with family in the mountains, bringing back gigantic mushrooms which serve as still life subjects to explore watercolor techniques including dry brushing and diverse […]

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]]> Watercolor in Utah: Mt. Pleasant https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/landscape-watercolor-in-utah-part-1/ Fri, 14 May 2021 18:11:53 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2825 Art Prof Clara Lieu visits Mt. Pleasant, Widstoe, and Green River on the way to Southern Utah, where she paints on site using Winsor & Newton watercolors and alcohol based brush pens. Prof Lieu paints a “monument” of rocks in the desert, a fence with a patch of trees and a propane tank & watermelon […]

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]]> Soft Pastel Landscape Drawing https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/soft-pastel-landscape-drawing/ Fri, 14 May 2021 13:21:22 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2750 Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates drawing a landscape with soft pastels, using three different reference photos to create a new landscape. Techniques for how to start and develop a soft pastel drawings are explained. Prof Lieu talks about various techniques specific to soft pastels including layering, blending, creating a diverse range of textures and marks, […]

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]]> Brush Pen Drawing in Taiwan https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/brush-pen-drawing-in-taiwan/ Fri, 14 May 2021 13:08:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=2742 Art Prof Clara Lieu draws on site throughout several cities in Taiwan including Taipei, Beitou, Taitung, Hualien, using Tombow brush pens, a sketchbook, and Bristol board. Lieu gives tips for urban sketching, demonstrates step by step her drawing process with brush pens, and talks about how the culture and experience of traveling in Taiwan affects […]

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]]> Intro to Gouache Painting https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/intro-to-gouache-painting/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:17:03 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=1562 This video comprehensively covers the fundamentals of painting with gouache by showing the process of painting a book cover illustration based on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. The process begins by shooting reference photos at a graveyard in Concord, MA, moving on to thumbnail sketches, painting color studies, and then exploring techniques […]

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