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  • Observational Color

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Observational Color, with Meadow Gist - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Meadow Gist
    12 Lessonsin

    One of the greatest gifts of sight is our ability to distinguish colors. The human eye can distinguish around 10,000,000 colors. This may be why the Impressionist movement had and continues to have a large following. The transition from black and white training can feel daunting. There are so many choices, so many variations of paint colors and formulas. Do we use viridian green or pthalo green? Opaque or transparent? What about limited or extensive palettes? How do we learn to observe color? With a plethora of combinations, it is wise to break our studies into small manageable portions. We will first learn some of the terminology of the color language, followed by simple color exer- cises, and graduating to more complex observations.

  • Figure Painting Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Courses - $119.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    31 Lessonsin ,

    This course will expand upon your figure painting foundational skills, and introduce you to the loose style and expressive edge work of gesture figure painting. These lessons will help you understand color and color mixing in a more instinctual way, as well as help hone your understanding of edge work and your ability to push and design from your reference. This charismatic approach to figure painting is a wonderful way to "loosen up" your painting approach and work on expressive brushmanship.

  • Illustrating a Fantasy Scene

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Illustrating a Fantasy Scene, with Lucas Graciano - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    12 Lessonsin

    This course will teach you some of the background and techniques that go into painting an illustration for card art. You will be walked through each phase of the illustration process that I use, starting with receiving the assignment all the way through the final painting. We will also talk about common ways to go about getting your first job and some of the best ways to increase your chances of getting work in the increasingly competitive job market.

  • Features and Facial Expressions

    • Features and Facial Expressions, with Lucas Graciano - $49.00 / month
    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    12 Lessonsin

    This Course will cover the fundamentals of drawing features and facial expressions. Construction of each feature will be the focus of the first portion of the course. Facial anatomy will then be taught as a transition into drawing facial expressions. Students will then move on to cover the seven main facial expressions.

  • Still Life Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Courses - $119.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    19 Lessonsin ,

    In this course, Jeff will show you how to approach still life painting with shorter, more gestural techniques.  This course focuses on the "direct" approach, and understanding how to paint wet into wet.  Watch as Jeff teaches you how to add life and vibrance to your still life pieces by keeping a quicker pace and laying confident marks, all while learning how to navigate the common hurdles that await still life painters, such as color harmony, texture, and composition.

  • Studio Landscapes: Structures

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    • Studio Landscapes: Structures, with Robert Watts - $49.00 / month
    by Robert Watts
    15 Lessonsin ,

    In this course, Robert Watts will show you how to execute a studio landscape painting with a focus on structures..  Watch as Robert explains the differences between plein air painting and studio landscapes, and learn the importance of color studies and how to properly utilize reference in the studio.  Follow along as Robert demonstrates these… Continue reading →

  • Perspective Essentials

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Perspective Essentials, with Erik Gist - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Erik Gist
    13 Lessonsin

    Join Erik Gist as he delves into the essentials of perspective.  The goal of this course is more than simply learning the techniques and geometry for creating a convincing illusion of three- dimensional space;  It is about dictating how an individual perceives your image, how they enter and interact with the scene you have created.… Continue reading →

  • Figure Phase IV

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Drawing Program - $99.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    19 Lessonsin

    In this phase Jeff will be joined by two other Watts Atelier artists, Erik Gist and Lucas Graciano. Each will demonstrate their use of the concepts taught in the first 3 figure phases as they execute 2 drawings each at a 3 hour duration.. This mirrors the standard class taught at the Watts Atelier and is one of the cornerstones to proficient portrait drawing and ultimately painting. Sit back and enjoy because then it is your turn to give it a try

  • Head Phase IV

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Drawing Program - $99.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    19 Lessonsin

    In this phase Jeff will be joined by two other two other Watts Atelier artists, Erik Gist and Lucas Graciano.   Each will demonstrate their use of the concepts taught in the first 3 phases as they execute 2 drawings each at a 3 hour duration..  This mirrors the standard class taught at Watts Atelier… Continue reading →

  • Essentials of Tech

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Essentials of Tech, with Robert Watts - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Robert Watts
    16 Lessonsin

    These videos are a collection of useful tips and approaches for both design and the necessary tasks of perspective and shadowing for all 'Tech' genres. The solutions range from the rather involved, but carefully explained... to the very simple. Unlike previous courses, the workbook will actually expand upon what you see in the video with clear, defined steps and diagrams plus much new material and additional concepts along the way.

  • Anatomy Intensives - Arms and Legs

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Anatomy Intensives - Arms and Legs, with Erik Gist - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Erik Gist
    13 Lessonsin

    In this phase we will be exploring one of the most important aspects of figure drawing, anatomy.  We will be taking an in depth look at the arms and legs, starting with the skeleton and working our way up to the surface morphology.  Along the way we will be examining the form and functionality of… Continue reading →

  • Dragon Design

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Dragon Design, with Lucas Graciano - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    18 Lessonsin

    This course will teach you some of the background and techniques that go into painting dragons for illustration. You will be walked through a process of designing a dragon with personality and weight in order to achieve a highly inspirational and believable design. You will learn to mannequin a dragon so you are able to visualize and draw a dragon from many angles. Lastly the course will take you through a process of staging a dragon for an illustration.

  • Landscape Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Courses - $119.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    18 Lessonsin

    In this class Jeff Will walk you through breaking down Landscape paintings from some of his favorite painters. Emphasis will be on picking up the chosen artist’s brushmanship, color harmonies, compositional choices, and shape design. Jeff will work from 4 artists; noted seascape painter Frederick Judd Waugh, Northern Californian impressionist painter Percy Gray, California Impressionist Edgar Payne, and lastly Russian impressionist Isaac Levitan. This Phase is a must do for aspiring landscape painters, conceptual designers and illustrator’s.

  • Illustration - Painted Comic Cover

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Illustration - Painted Comic Cover, with Erik Gist - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Erik Gist
    15 Lessonsin

    When painting a cover for a comic book, less emphasis is put on narrative and more on creating an iconic image that jumps off the rack.  In this series of lessons we will be going over the process often used in the generation and refinement of concepts.  We will then continue, and spend a majority… Continue reading →

  • Fundamentals of Character Design

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Character Design, with Lucas Graciano - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Watts Instructors
    18 Lessonsin

    This course will cover the fundamental aspects of Character design for work in Conceptual Design. Here you will learn various methods for maximizing a high creative potential. There is introduction and demonstration of mediums commonly used in the industry. The course covers fundamental aspects of design and how to add personality to your characters. You will also be walked from sketch to completion through a common way industry professionals achieve their results.

  • Studio Still Life

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Studio Stilllife, with Meadow Gist - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Meadow Gist
    16 Lessonsin

    This video showcases a longer-format still life painting. We will cover the tools necessary to embark on a more complicated scene. A cohesive theme can be formed with a basic arsenal of elements such as flowers, metals and glass. Other topics are discussed ranging from the supply of a still life "larder" to color comps. This video is a fifteen part exploration of a garden theme with roses, bird nests, and antique metal objects.

  • Composition and Staging

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Composition and Staging, with Robert Watts - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Robert Watts
    14 Lessonsin

    The goal of this class is to simplify the elements and procedures that produce excellent compositions…from motifs, overlap, linking and the monster power of shadows to the concept of contrasts and that mysterious thing called mood.

  • Gouache Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Courses - $119.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    18 Lessonsin

    Painting from the master’s was an instrumental learning tool for Jeff as a student and still plays an important role in his current training regimen. In this phase Jeff picked a few of his favorite illustrators to emulate. Each one possess certain qualities that he feels will help cultivate your design skills, color harmonies, edge manipulation and much more.

  • Portrait Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Courses - $119.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    23 Lessonsin

    In this phase we will be exploring the individual features in three palettes.  We will work from both male and females and utilize photo reference as well as master studies.  It is essential to Familiarize yourself with each feature from as many different types and angles as possible.  This will prove very beneficial as we… Continue reading →

  • Mastering Quicksketch

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Mastering Quicksketch - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    27 Lessonsin

    In this phase we will be exploring one of my favorite subjects, the figure quick sketch.  It is an amazing skill to execute these to their highest level, and takes years of diligent practice to really feel comfortable navigating the human form in such a short period of time.  I have done this exercise consistently… Continue reading →

  • Head Phase III

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Drawing Program - $99.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Jeffrey Watts
    31 Lessonsin

    In this phase Jeff will introduce you to the art of head quick sketch.  You will watch Jeff tackle indicating heads ranging from 15 second to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes and up to one hour.  It is in these lesson’s you start to see the true value of all the hard work you… Continue reading →

  • Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Gouache

    • Drawing, Painting, & Master Class Program - $199.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Instructor Mentored Program - $499.00 / month
    • Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Gouache, with Robert Watts - $49.00 / month
    • 7 day Free Trial - $0.00
    by Robert Watts
    13 Lessonsin

    Join Robert Watts, Jeff’s father, as he walks you through a variety of illustrative scenarios and visual problem-solving solutions, using one of his favorite mediums, Gouache.  Robert will lend insight from his 40 plus years as a commercial illustrator and fine artist, and use his eclectic and masterful skill sets to demonstrate how to put… Continue reading →