From the Studio of Kingslan & Gibilisco
Continuously Serving the Art Community Since 1976...
Look every Wednesday to see what is on Special here
Many more exciting items on Special -
Videos, Gadgets & Brushes!
The Level I Teaching Decorative Art Correspondence Course now comes with a 3 hour step-by-step DVD. Best of both worlds - study from home but have your work 
analyzed by Ann & Mary. Details...
Tuscany Trompe L'oeil IV
- Now available as either an E-Packet or Pattern Packet. Details...
Free Video on using Genesis Paints.
Watch the video
Download free conversion chart, usage handbook and color chart
Did you order your Online Learning?
It is not too Late!
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A Wine & Cheese Study
- Trace and "prove" a design for symmetry
- Brush loading and blending
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How to create a proper value scale for each object
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Explanation of light source and eye level
- Glazing
- How to paint glass and theory behind it all
- How to create texture through the shine process
- Shadows
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Online Learning Workshop:Four Colored Bottle Study
1 hour and 45 minute video lesson, a pdf file that includes a full lesson (line drawing, instructions, 2 photos and color swatches)
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Paint a serenely beautiful Peeled Orange Still Life from the very first brush strokes through the finishing touches. You’ll also be able to download in PDF form, a lesson packet that includes:
- written instructions
- placement guides
- color swatches
- photo of the piece
- full color step-by-step of the water drop lesson
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conversion list for either Winsor & Newton or Archival Oil
New Online Learning - 5 Classes Available now
Order now.... "Teacup Still Life" $14.95
With this lesson, you will learn:
- Use of the "Safe-T" Compass
- Brush loading and blending
- How to create a proper value scale for each object
- Explanation of light source and eye level
- Creating the look of porcelain and gold
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"Lemons & Flow Blue China Still Life"
With this lesson, you will learn:
- Proper surface preparation
- Trace and "prove" a design for symmetry
- Brush loading and blending
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How to create a proper value scale for each object
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Explanation of light source and eye level
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Glazing
Available now......Drawing, Shading & Shadows video.
- Learn 1 point and 2 point linear perspective
- Learn how to correct linear perspective mistakes
- Explore ellipses at all eye levels and how to use an ellipse template
- Learn to draw complicated shapes using cubes and spheres
- Learn how light affects objects and how to shade
- Learn the characteristics of shadows and how to plot out shadows
- Examine paintings to determine the eye level and perspective
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Learn to Mix Color and How Value Creates Form
- How do Ann & Mary create all of the different values, intensities & colors using only 9 colors?
- How can you create the illusion of space and volume in a painting?
- How can you become independent of pre-mixed colors?
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Paint a Pink Rose
- Basic brush loading and blending
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How to create a proper value scale for a pink object
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Structure of a rose as compared to a sphere and a cylinder
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Proper brushes and brush work used in flower painting
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How to create ruffles on the outside edges of petals
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Why and where to place tints, accents, and turning colours
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How to enhance a rose with finishing touches
"What a great online lesson - I have watched it several times. This is a great idea. I know that you will do well with this. I will share your site with my friends, and I know the word will spread. Arlene, Stockton, CA"
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Video movies are not suitable for dial-up connections,
Web-TV or very weak wireless connections.
- Sign up and pay online and receive a video lesson, for Genesis or Oils and a pdf file that includes a full lesson (line drawing, instructions, photos and color swatches).
- Other lessons will be available once a month.
- After payment is received you will receive an email with your login and password. Access to the online class is for 30 days from when you sign up.
Watch short clips from Online Classes and DVD's 
