Skip has been making instructional videos for years that are the perfect solution for the student who cannot make it to a workshop, but is serious about learning to become a better artist. Check back often, because new videos are always being added!
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Skip's Secrets of Color
Jellybean Figures
Jellybean Heads
Bringing Light to Your Landscapes
Designing Light in Watercolor
Understanding Watercolor
Skip has finished making three new videos that are available now at Cheap Joe's. Each video will cover one of the three aspects of contrast of color: value, hue, and intensity. Whether you are just starting to paint or are an accomplished artist, Skip's Secret's of Color series will help reinforce and improve your understanding of how colors work in your paintings.
“The Secrets of Color” DVD series addresses powerful design tools that every artist needs to understand to consistently create beautiful, heartfelt paintings. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned painter, these DVDs help clarify and refresh your artistic vision, and bring new excitement to your work.
Price: $25.99 ea., $44.99 (All-in-One)
Run Time: ~40 minutes
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Value: DVD
Hue: DVD
Intensity: DVD
All-in-One: DVD
If you are hesitant, fearful or just unpracticed at putting figures in your paintings, this is the video for you. Skip Lawrence shows you a simple, sure-fire, never fail method of painting expressive figures that add excitement to your landscapes, meaning to your greeting cards or life to a sketchbook.
Price: $22.49 DVD, $23.19 VHS
Run Time: ~45 minutes
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If you liked “Jellybean Figures” you’re going to be crazy about “Jellybean Heads”. This video is intended for the painter who would like a simple, sure-fired way of painting small heads to go on small figures.
Say you’re doing a painting of a market place, a busy restaurant or any place that requires small figures that are incidental to the scene. Say you want to give these small figures expression. Well then, this video is just what you need. It’s so simple that anyone can do it, plus it’s a lot of fun.
Price: $22.49
Run Time: ~40 minutes
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DVD or VHS
Skip is well known for painting beautiful landscapes, which is exactly what he does in this video. Learn how to make your landscapes glow with a realistic sense of light.
This DVD is a must for all landscape painters as it reveals the secret to creating that beautiful glowing atmospheric effect we all want in our landscape paintings. Through a system of sequential wet-into -wet glazes (no waiting time for washes to dry), your paintings will look and feel like you are gazing into a landscape filled with real atmosphere. 40 min.
Price: $22.49 DVD, $23.19 VHS
Run Time: ~40 minutes
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DVD or VHS
Skip's book, Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor is loved by many, but unfortunately is no longer in print. Don't fret though, this video covers some of the concepts covered in his book AND it is still available! A must for every watercolorist.
Price: $29.99
Run Time: ~80 minutes
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VHS
An oldie but a goodie to be sure, this is the first video Skip ever made. If you are looking to get a feeling about what painting in watercolors is all about, then you need this video.
The emphasis of this tape is on how to design a painting using big shapes, simple value organization and a commitment to personal style through the use of color, texture and concept.
Price: $20.99
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VHS