The Artful Copy: How to Paint Like a Master

Description Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh perfected their craft by copying the works of others. Try this time-honored tradition and find out why! Deconstruct and transcribe a masterwork using instructor and classically trained artist Molly Herman’s tips on how to copy a painting. Learn the impressionist-like Bezold effect, and add a sculptural sense of depth with the dynamic impasto technique. Discover how to use glazing with transparent paints to bring cohesion and harmony to your piece, and enjoy a bonus lesson on color theory and working with a limited palette. Unlock the methods of the masters in this fun, fast-paced exploration of iconic artwork, and learn how to make any masterpiece your own!

• Class Preview
• Introduction
• Studying Artists & Their Techniques
• Setting Up & Blocking In
• Underpainting
• Using the Bezold Effect
• The Impasto Technique
• Working with Glazes
• The Finishing Touches
• Color Mixing With a Limited Palette