Polymer Clay Landscape Painting Tutorial (Intro Vol-083)
Video #645: This is the first (intro) clip for a 6 part (paid) tutorial series... Painting Landscapes With Polymer... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
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Vol-083-1: Video #645: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to use some polymer clay colors, a tiny stretched canvas, some glaze and a couple of simple tools, to create wonderful textural landscape paintings... using polymer clay as your medium instead of traditional paints. You will be thrilled at the new possibilities... from making painterly blended backgrounds... to mixing your own polymer paints... to creating dimensional elements... and even making your own custom glazes. There is definitely a lot packed into this awesome tutorial.
Vol-083-2: Video #646: Landscape Blend: In this video, I'll teach you how to create a fantastic color blend that looks exactly like a landscape. Depending on the colors you choose, your landscape could be rolling hills, a sunset at the beach, an Arizona desert... it really is up to you. And the whole thing is done with just a couple tablespoons of polymer clay! It doesn't have to be new clay either it can be done in scrap bits of clay, in the colors of your choice.
Vol-083-3: Video #647: Clay On Canvas: In this video, you will learn the tips and tricks for adding your landscape blends to a miniature stretched canvas. I'll share with you the secrets of getting seamless edges where the design wraps sound the outsides of the canvas, as if you had laid the strokes there with a brush or a palette knife. You will also learn the correct baking process for these tiny polymer paintings, and why it's important to bake for less time than what I normally recommend for polymer clay. These techniques will work on any size canvas or canvas board. Other surfaces such as boxes, frames and jewelry would be a fun option as well.
Vol-083-4: Video #648: Polymer Painting: In this video, I'll show you a neat way to mix up your own polymer paints, using both solid and liquid polymer clay. Then I'll demonstrate how to apply the paint with proper contrast, shading and highlights, just like you would do with a painting done in traditional oils or acrylics. You will also learn how to use an artists palette knife... and how to bake the elements or layers of your painting that you do like... so that you can easily remove what you don't like... without actually damaging what you do like. It will all become clear when you watch the video.
Vol-083-5: Video #649: 3Dimensional Elements: In this video, you will learn how to add 3D sculptural elements to your polymer clay paintings. I will show you how to form these elements and attach them to your canvas. I'll also discuss the importance of making barrier layers, so that mistakes can safely be "erased" if necessary. You'll learn how to make an abstract spring tree in this lesson... but the ideas and techniques can be extended to all kinds of different features and embellishments depending on the theme of your landscape painting. Again, the options are only limited by your own imagination!
Vol-083-6: Video #650: Glazing And Highlighting: In this video, You'll learn how to bring your polymer clay landscape painting to life, using your own custom made glazes and proper finishing techniques. Layers of glazing medium bring a lovely sheen and depth to the piece, while giving a rich tone to the colors and an overl all professional look. You are going to love what you learn in this action packed tutorial series! I can't wait to see your inner Rembrandt revealed!
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