William-Adolphe Bouguereau
In our first Master Class we analyze three paintings from William-Adolphe Bouguereau. In this Master Class you will learn about value, edges, value control, color and composition. We basically take you on a walk through of each painting. Now, how can you apply what you have learned to your artwork? . . . keep reading

Howard Pyle
In this Master Class we analyze nine images created by Howard Pyle. Howard Pyle is known for being the Father of American Illustration. He is a master artist he is also a master storyteller. In this Master Class you will learn about grouping, limited palettes, positioning plus much more. Now the key is to take what you learned and apply it to your work. . . . keep reading

Anders Zorn
In this Master Class we analyze etchings created by Anders Zorn. Anders Zorn was one of Sweden's foremost artists. He obtained international success as a painter, sculptor and printmaker in etching. In this Masters Class we discuss light, shape, loss of edges, composition, perspective and directional stroke. Now the key is to take what you learned and apply it to your work. . . . keep reading

Norman Rockwell
In this Master Class Series we analyze the process Norman Rockwell used to create consistently great paintings. We start off with his very rough thumbnail sketches. We close with his very accomplished paintings. Norman Rockwell is certainly a master at many things within his process. He is a master draftsman, director of models, storyteller as well as oil painter. If you are looking to become more consistent with your process when it comes to creating art, this video is a must watch. . . . keep reading

Thomas Eakins
In this Master Class Series we take inspiration from the work of Thomas Eakins. Eakins managed to combine so many of his loves. Eakins was prolific at painting, photography, portraiture, sculpture, anatomy as well as teaching. He managed to fit all of these aspects into his life's work painting well over 700 portraits. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important artists in American art history. . . . keep reading

John William Waterhouse
In this Master Class Series we analyze the work of John William Waterhouse. John William Waterhouse was quite consistent throughout his career as a painter. He painted in oils, he painted in a Pre-Raphaelite style consistently painting beautiful heroines. Love him or hate him Waterhouse was very comfortable in his shoes . . . keep reading