With this exclusive video training, you will:

• See color in a whole new light (this alone will amp up your creativity factor!)
• Enjoy plein air painting (painting outdoors), whether you’re new at it or an old pro
• Palette knife techniques that will open up a whole new realm of possibilities in your artwork!
• Cool tools and how to use them — you’ll want to make a list and head to the art supply store right away

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  In this nearly three-hour video, Cynthia shows you how to relax, enjoy your painting time even more, and to just have fun and play … all while continuing to create paintings that are interesting and really, really good!

   

  Take a look at just some of what Cynthia offers you in this video:   

  • See color in a whole new light (this alone will amp up your creativity factor!)
  • Enjoy plein air painting (painting outdoors), whether you’re new at it or an old pro
  • Palette knife techniques that will open up a whole new realm of possibilities in your artwork!
  • Cool tools and how to use them — you’ll want to make a list and head to the art supply store right away
  • How painting different means getting noticed (and having more fun doing it!)
  • What you must do BEFORE you start to paint — it’s not what you think!
  • Letting the dynamics of composition work for you (stop the struggle)
  • So you love the Impressionists, the Expressionists, AND the Abstracts? Great! Here’s how to let all that love show in your own work!
  • What you see is NOT always what you get, so get what you want!
  • How to up your brave quotient and paint with more confidence (now this will get you running for your easel)
  • The PERFECT placement for your canvas — easy on your body and good for your painting!
  • When it’s OK to stray from textbooks and traditions to develop and express your own personal style — these golden nuggets of truth are relevant for EVERY level of artist
  • What NOT to think about when you’re painting (definitely don’t miss this if you show or sell your work)
  • How fluently speaking and reading the language of painting will help viewers of your art connect with the piece … and with you!
  • Stop wrangling with scattered light (Hint: Don’t chase it!)
  • What you can ALWAYS rely on to create movement and rhythm … so effective!
  • … And TONS more advice and guidance that’ll help you power past plateaus and give you just what you need to find and express your own voice and style!

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    Still Life With Palette Knife

    A brief overview of what you’ll experience in this video:

    • Discover your unique voice by improving (and mastering) your palette knife skills
    • How to use complementary colors to add excitement
    • A lesson on simplifying shapes (every artist needs this!)
    • An exploration of non-traditional ways to jazz up your painting — don’t miss out!
    • What you can do to easily paint with more expression
    • Palette knife techniques to move the viewer’s eyes through any painting — show them what you want them to see first!
    • What you must include to create exciting compositions
    • Magical color-mixing tips
    • Allow the nature of the painting to determine its course (this will help painting become much simpler for you!)
    • Secrets of using the palette knife effectively without the muddy mess
    • How to use broken color in a contemporary way that doesn’t over-define the subject (Cynthia shares her tremendous wisdom and methods here!)
    • How to add more emotion into your paintings 
    • Alternative ways to paint, lay color, and create effects with the palette knife
    • Cynthia’s “Super Trick” to get white highlights to pop using three colors 
    • Strategies on how to keep the viewer in the painting (don’t let them wander away!)
    • Cynthia’s top painting tips, an exhibition of her best works, and an in-depth interview to understand what drives Cynthia’s artistic rebellion.
    • Plus much more!

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