Bill Davidson Combo Set

This bundle includes 3 popular videos by Bill Davidson  Landscape Painting Secrets Video Length: 5 hours, 55 minutes Bill gives you a step-by-step demonstration, from setting up your materials to adding the finishing touches to your work — paying particular attention to four primary areas of the painting that deliver maximum effect for the viewer: The sky and clouds... Water and reflections... Foreground and middle-ground elements... Making the final adjustments and adding elements like birds...   Bill starts the demonstration by performing a full tonal painting, then explains why he makes every one of his decisions. Next he shows you how he premixes all of his colors and why he tests them multiple times... Finally, he leads you on your own fun and exciting landscape painting experience.   Follow Along as Bill Davidson Reveals: How to train your eye to perceive the right shapes and values for your painting The very first thing Bill does when he begins a painting How to make the best spacing and lighting choices How to work with weight and value What every artist should know about painting foregrounds and backgrounds How to capture the subtle nuances of reflections on water The secret to working with mid-tones and making flawless temperature shifts How to resolve the common problems you'll run into with shapes How to use focal points to create "strong areas of interest" within your composition Making "little adjustments" that create more depth and texture The most common mistakes that landscape painters make and how to avoid them Bill's palette and WHY he chooses these specific colors to paint different clouds, the sky, and reflections The only four questions you need to ask to get your mixing right Why taking risks can give you the very best results in your work How to use dark tones to pull elements into the foreground Using shifting values to capture movement in the various elements of your painting What you need to know about lighting that can make a key difference in getting your work into galleries How to create the tension between elements that moves the viewer's eyes across the painting How to work with contrasts like the pros do it Bill's favorite iPad app and how he uses it for experimenting with the final touches on a painting How to take ordinary elements in your painting and make them extraordinary How to add the finishing touches to your painting ...and much, much more.    How to Paint Glowing Landscapes Video Length: 6 Hours   With this exclusive video training, you will learn: How to create a landscape painting with a gorgeous sunset What you need to know about color harmonies A great way to draw people's attention to the focal area of your painting The No. 1 thing you need to succeed as a painter (Hint: It's not hard work and discipline) Plus a whole lot more   Would you give up a career as a highly paid trial attorney to pursue your passion as a painter? Well, that's exactly what Bill Davidson did. And it's safe to say his decision has paid off. After all, he's now an established painter who's won countless awards. Bill has produced stunning landscape paintings that are admired by art lovers all over the world And if all that wasn't enough, he's also earned himself a reputation as a fantastic teacher of painting. (His having taught over 100 workshops is a testament to this fact!) That's one reason we're thrilled to announce the release of one of the most in-depth art instruction videos we've ever put together. In this exclusive video lesson, Bill shows you, step by step, how to paint a beautiful landscape painting with plenty of captivating "glow." If you follow the steps Bill has laid out for you, you're almost guaranteed to create a masterful paint.   Painting Simplified Video Length: 7 Hours   Here’s just a bit of what you’ll get in this video: Use your intuition and just see what you get! Transfer energy from your mind to your canvas Point to your focal point … without a big arrow that says “Look Here”! Lively shadows … a MUST for every artist A little risk goes a long way — Bill shows you! Is representational really abstract? (Bill explains!) The ONE thing that allowed Bill to double his sales in a year — don’t miss this! Bill’s 3-step method to build character and depth (yes, it’s that simple!) How your mental state determines the quality of your paintings (you’ll wish you’d known this a long time ago!) The #1 thing you MUST possess in order to be successful And much, much more... Highly accomplished artists, whether hobbyists or pros, never stop learning and growing. They know the secret to success is to learn more, do more, and take a few daring risks along the way! They also know that keeping things simple actually leads to higher-quality paintings and brings more enthusiasm and joy into the mix! For you to build solid momentum with your art, it’s critical you learn from a seasoned artist and instructor who can help you build skill upon skill. Having taught over 150 workshops, former trial attorney and now professional artist Bill Davidson has what you’re looking for — the ability to meet you where you are and help you add to the skills you already have. Not only is Bill Davidson a highly talented artist who has received many awards for his work, he’s a well-seasoned and engaging instructor who holds nothing back. He’s a colorful presenter, giving you great information in a highly entertaining way, making the learning fun and very memorable. As you watch this video, you’ll be amazed at Bill’s ability to clearly communicate in a simple, well-organized manner, all while conducting a full painting demonstration for you. One of your big takeaways from this video will be that you can succeed with your painting as long as you’re passionate about what you do. The best way to keep that passion alive is to build your skills and challenge yourself to make each painting better than the last. This video is for everyone! Bill starts by covering the basics of painting principles and design — a powerful lesson for newer painters and a good refresher for more seasoned artists. Once the foundation is built, he’ll help you build your skills step-by-step, adding to what you already know so you steadily progress and avoid the pitfall of doing the same old thing in every painting. Follow along with Bill, and soon you’ll find yourself painting more quickly and directly, allowing the process to go faster and much more smoothly — just imagine how it will feel when you’re not stopping frequently to overanalyze and second-guess yourself! With your refreshed enthusiasm, you’ll be incorporating these new skills into your very next project, creating paintings that allow your excitement to show through. Your viewers and buyers will engage more deeply because they’ll feel the energy you’ve captured in your paintings. Chapter Outline: Introduction & Inspiration Design Materials Tonal Wash Color Wash Focal Point Work From Top to Bottom Develop the Painting Move to the Finish Finish the Painting Extras: Editing Your Composition Interview with the artist conducted by B. Eric Rhoads Digital Gallery of some of Bill’s finest artwork