painting landscapes with david dunlop - Program 2 of 4-dvd series
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Section 1 - David's Studio - Introduction to Landscape Painting/ Composition of Old Masters
This program opens in David Dunlop's Connecticut studio. He gives a brief but informative history of landscape painting throughout the ages and a discussion of the structure of specific paintings by a pantheon of landscape artist greats. (12 minutes)
Section 2a - Out in the Field - Selecting the Scene for the Painting
David then takes us to visit a lake in the Connecticut countryside to paint a plein air painting He discusses his thoughts when choosing a scene for a painting, and outlines his steps for designing the painting. As David says: "Your painting is a poem, not a police report."
Section 2b- Out in the Field - Design and Sketching the Scene
He discusses the structure and design of the painting and demonstrates a drawing of his design. David then paints his plein air painting of the scene, demonstrating many painting techniques for shaping, toning and creating texture in a painting.
Section 3 - Painting Foliage, Water and the Sky
He specifically focuses on an Old Master technique of reductive painting, which permits the painter to retain great luminosity and a wide variety of brushstrokes to create a more interesting painting. He completes this painting within an hour. (65 minutes)
Section 4 - Back in the Studio - Finishing Techniques
We then return to David's studio to watch his demonstration of techniques used to finish the painting in the studio.Throughout the program David continues a running commentary of his thoughts, techniques, and theories in a highly informative, inspiring and entertaining manner. (approx 45 minutes)
Section 5 - Painting Morphing Section
The program includes a painting morphing sequence which shows the evolution of the painting by showing slides of the painting at various stages. (approx. 3 minutes)