The Artful Copy: How to Paint Like a Master
Molly Herman
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- In-depth Instruction; over 93 mins
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Introduction
2:23
Meet your instructor, Molly Herman, and discover what you'll learn in class.
Studying Artists & Their Techniques
6:56
Learn about the rich history of "master copying," select an artist's work that you like and begin studying it to improve your own practice.
Setting Up & Blocking In
8:50
Select an area of the painting that will be most meaningful to your own work before blocking in the elements you want to paint.
Underpainting
10:10
Herman walks you through the basics of color theory to help you create a rich underpainting using complementary colors.
Using the Bezold Effect
16:55
Play with hue and color relationships using a fun technique that employs multiple colors and bold brush strokes.
The Impasto Technique
8:28
Create texture and layers with playful abandon as you explore the color-rich impasto technique with Herman's expert advice along the way.
Working with Glazes
13:51
Learn how to create more fluidity in your paints and add glow to your finished work as you mix and apply glazes to achieve luminous effects.
The Finishing Touches
7:35
Put the finishing touches on your painting as you create a work that's truly your own.
Color Mixing With a Limited Palette
17:19
In this bonus lesson, Herman shows you how to mix a wide range of colors and hues using a limited palette of primary colors.
Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh perfected their craft by copying the works of others. Try this time-honored tradition and find out why! Deconstruct and transcribe a masterwork using instructor and classically trained artist Molly Herman’s tips on how to copy a painting. Learn the impressionist-like Bezold effect, and add a sculptural sense of depth with the dynamic impasto technique. Discover how to use glazing with transparent paints to bring cohesion and harmony to your piece, and enjoy a bonus lesson on color theory and working with a limited palette. Unlock the methods of the masters in this fun, fast-paced exploration of iconic artwork, and learn how to make any masterpiece your own!
Molly Herman
Molly Herman received her Masters in Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, and soon afterwards joined the Parsons School of Design as an instructor. Her work has been featured in Mad Men and The Devil Wears Prada. She is thrilled to share her passion with Craftsy artists!
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