Library Journal (October 15, 2005 issue):
 
Painting Landscapes with David Dunlop. 3 vols. color. range: 105-130 min. SimmonsArt, 212-396-1621; www.paintingclass.net. 2004. ea. vol: DVD $79. Public performance.
Program 1: Oil; Program 2: Acrylic; Program 3: Watercolor. art-instruction

Art students and teachers as well as amateur and professional artists will enjoy these clearly explained and perfectly paced videos by Dunlop, a classically trained artist with a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in New York City. He discusses basic supplies (various styles of brushes, types and colors of paint), the mechanics of selecting colors, and the variety of brush strokes that can be used to produce unique, inspiring paintings. Each of these videos has a section devoted to painting plein-air or out in the field. Watercolor includes a short history of watercolor painting, covering classical and modern styles. Classical music serves as a pleasant and inspirational background. Dunlop includes highlights of art history in his narration as well as motivation for the student painter. Each video concludes with stills of Dunlop's method to illustrate the evolution of the process. Judiciously edited and technically well photographed, these videos will help artists learn and improve their techniques; recommended for public, academic, and secondary school libraries.

-Susan C. Awe, Univ. of New Mexico Lib., Albuquerque