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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...

Free Video on using Genesis Paints.
Download free conversion chart, usage handbook and color chart
Did you order your Online Learning?
It is not too Late!
Read more....
What is an interactive online class?
It is a course that you will access via your computer. You will watch video of each lesson, download a written lesson and participate in online chats. You can email your work in after each lesson for evaluation. It is the next best thing to being there! Sadly, not recommended for dial up.
What is the time limit?
You will have 2 weeks to complete each lesson. You may take longer if necessary but there will a new segment introduced every other week.
Are there specific times to log-in?
After the course has begun you may log in when convenient. However the chats with the instructor are at a designated time.
How do I access my lesson?
You will be emailed a login and password. The login/password will allow you to access the video lesson and written lesson. You will be informed via email as to the time of the live chats. The chats will be at least one per lesson or in other words at least once within the two week session.
Where can I obtain supplies?
You can order supplies from kingslan.com Supply list/ordering information is on the sign up page

Interactive Online Class
Life Cycle of a Rose
Begins week of May 4
Medium: Oils or Genesis Heat Set Oils
First Lesson (Week of May 4)
Surface Prep, Prove Design, Drafting Techniques, Background and Foreground
First Live Chat May 10 (Sunday) at 7 pm
Second Lesson (Week of May 18)
Stage One of Roses
Second Live Chat May 24 (Sunday) at 7 pm
Third Lesson (Week of June 1)
Stage One Leaves
Third Live Chat June 7 (Sunday) at 7 pm

Interactive Online Class #2
Rolling Pin Still Life
Begins week of March 16
Medium: Oils or Genesis Heat Set Oils
Level: Beginner/Intermediate (all welcome)

Interactive Online Class #2
Rolling Pin Still Life
Begins week of March 16
Medium: Oils or Genesis Heat Set Oils
Level: Beginner/Intermediate (all welcome)
Color Study Fruit
Medium: Oils or Genesis Heat Set Oils
Level: Beginner/Intermediate (all welcome)
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
Read more and purchase online
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)
Read more and purchase online scroll down the online class listing.
Order now....
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:
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
Order now....
"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 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?
- 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"
Video movies are not suitable for dial-up connections,
Web-TV or very weak wireless connections.
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Free Video on using Genesis paints and products. Watch Video |
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Mix Color and How Value Creates Form |
Paint a Pink Rose |
Start to Finish: Tips and Techniques from the Masters |
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As members of the Society of Decorative Painters, Ann Kingslan and Mary Kingslan Gibilisco are prominent and accomplished decorative artists and teachers. As artists, they are well known for realistic still lifes, florals, and trompe l'oeil all featured in their line of instructional books, videos and lesson plans. Located in Omaha Nebraska, their professional art studio hosts Kingslan & Gibilisco Seminars,Weekly Classes and Guest Instructors. The Kingslan & Gibilisco team travel teaches all across the United States, Canada, and Japan teaching for art groups, studios and conventions. If you would like to experience a seminar for your painting group, please contact the studio for scheduling and pricing information. |
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