The Artist Learning Center

           


  Welcome Artists . . .

. . . to the  Artist Learning Center! A great place to improve your skills through professional workshops or discover books or videos to help you become a better artist. Please feel free to contact us for information or any questions that you may have at info@picturethisgallery.com


Artist Workshops . . .

Artist Dates Medium
Arleta Pech phone for details watercolor
Charles H. White phone for details oil & acrylic


1. Arleta Pech Workshop


 


2. Charles H. White Workshop


click here to view more pictures from Charles White's workshop

Testimonials from workshops. . .

"It was the best class I have ever taken and made me want to paint more at home and with more courage"
    ~ Sheila


"My love for oils has increased 100%.  Charles helped me understand mixing and light in regular language"

    ~ Linda


"I felt I might not be good enough to be in this class, but Charles put everybody at ease.  He's just a regular guy; very down to earth"
    ~ Melody

"I am extremely happy that this gallery chooses to help the local artists by such exposure to internationally recognized artists.  The workshops are so useful and educationally inspiring"
    ~Laura
                                                                                                                               

Books . . .

Title: "Painting Fresh Floral in Watercolor"
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description: Hardbound Instructional Book by Arleta Pech
Price: $39.95 (Cdn)

Title: "Paint Radiant Realism in Watercolor, Ink & Colored Pencil"
Artist: Sueellen Ross
Description: Hardbound Instructional Book by Sueellen Ross
Price: $43.95 (Cdn)

 

Instructional Videos . . .

Video #1 

 

Title: "Roses-Roses" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description: In this video you will watch Arleta demonstrate techniques that include:  a dark background, glazing techniques that create depth and a look of sunshine.  Saving the white of the paper, without masking.  A simple demonstration of how Arleta uses the Airbrush in her paintings.  Watch this rose painting develop from beginning to end.  Arleta also takes you through her thought process on designing a floral.
(75 min - no drawing)
 
Price: $58.50 (Cdn) 

Video #2 

 

Title: "Still Life Follow Along" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

In this video you will watch Arleta paint elements of the still life: daises, fruit, a flow blue pitcher, and lace, as it’s painted and it’s relationship on the surrounding still life.  Arleta demonstrates each step of the painting.  With a drawing included you can paint right along with her.  (105 min - Incl. drawing and reference photo)
 

Price: $73.50 (Cdn) 

Video #3 

 

Title: "Silver & Brass" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

In this video, you will be able to follow along and learn to paint silver, and brass.  With this little still life, of a silver sugar bowl, lace and a single rose with baby’s breath, learning about reflective surfaces is exciting, and easy when you know what to look for.  Arleta demonstrates each step of this painting, with an added section on colors needed to paint Brass.
(120 min - Incl. drawing and reference photo)
 

Price: $73.50 (Cdn) 

Video #4 

 

Title: "Pech's Basics for Beginners" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

For beginning watercolor artist’s who need the basics on glazing, wet and wet, dry brush, materials and many other watercolor techniques and tips.  This is a tape full of easy practices to refine and improve your skills in watercolor.   (75 min - no drawing)
 

Price: $58.50 (Cdn) 

Video #5 

 

Title: "Pure Color Glazing" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

Arleta walks you though the process of creating a vibrant watercolor.  She discusses photographing the subject, enlarging it to fit your paper, creating rich backgrounds, color choices to help ensure "Mud Free" paintings with "Pure Color Glazing"  (77 min)
 

Price: $58.50 (Cdn) 

Video #6 

 

Title: "Reflections in Glass" 
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

Learn to paint the fun shapes that make glass reflective. Arleta teaches you what to look for and how to understand the shapes and values. She will use her dry glazing technique to paint a this sparking wine glass and candle holder.  
(110 min - Incl. drawing and reference photo)
 

Price: $73.50 (Cdn) 

Video #7 

 

Title: "White on White with satin drape"
Artist: Arleta Pech
Description:

Have you ever struggled with white on white, what colors to use to make white objects exciting?  Arleta will take you step by step though this dramatic still life, showing you how to achieve the delicate colors in a white rose with white pottery using clean clear glazes of color.  She'll also be painting the glow of satin, and a gold top. 
(100 min -
Incl. drawing and reference photo)
 

Price: $73.50 (Cdn) 

 

                     

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