The Simply Painting Series, as seen on PBS, introduces students to the basics of watercolors and the joy of painting. Each program takes you to exotic and picturesque spots to find the perfect creative inspiration. Students return to the studio for a watercolor lesson on capturing the essence of these exciting places. Subjects covered include: Still Life, Brush Techniques, Landscapes, Perspective, Seascapes, Using Colors, Flowers, Wet to Wet, Foods, Washes, Trees, White Goache, Mountains, Light & Dark Properties, Water, Painting on other Material, Woodlands, Misty Hills. Frank Clarke has emerged as one of the World's most popular artists and is now world famous for his painting techniques. Through his unique approach to watercolor and acrylic painting and his proven method of teaching others his trade, Frank has introduced thousands of people to the joys of leisure painting. The foundation of Frank's series is his HSMF formula: simplifying pictures into parts - Horizon, Sky, Middle, Foreground - to be tackled one at a time. Frank's contagious aspiration to "Have Some More Fun" offers budding artists the inspiration they need. Subjects Covered Include: Still Life, Brush Techniques, Landscapes, Perspective, Seascapes, Using Colors, Flowers, Wet to Wet, Foods, Washes, Trees, White Goache, Mountains, Light & Dark Properties, Water, Painting on other Material, Woodlands, Misty Hills

The award-winning Simply Painting series introduces students to the basics of watercolors, acrylics and the joy of painting. Each program combines outdoor settings for inspiration culminating in studio lessons. Host and teacher, Frank Clarke is one of the World's foremost artists and is world-renowned for his techniques and unique approach to watercolor, acrylic painting and his proven method of teaching others. Students Will Learn: Still Life, Landscapes, Seascapes, Flowers, Foods, Trees, Mountains, Water, Woodlands, Brush Techniques, Perspective, Using Colors, Wet to Wet, Washes, White Goache, Light & Dark Properties, Misty Hills.

A highly accessible and entertaining art primer. Clarke puts viewers at ease........Camera angles judiciously switch between close-ups of the artist at his drawing board and overhead shots of the gradually developing work ......Clarke makes painting seem fun. - Booklist. "I have seen Frank Clarke's TV sessions and really enjoy his attitude and style." - Brian Riggs. "To be a painter you don't need talent, just the desire." - Frank Clarke

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