Improve Your.. Series

Let your imagination run wild as you learn to produce your very own vibrant animal paintings using mixed media in a loose impressionist style!

This DVD from the popular artist Marilyn Allis includes two fantastic projects for you to try in the comfort of your own home! In the first Marilyn demonstrates how to paint a colourful brood of chickens in watercolour, pastel and silver gouache. As she paints Marilyn explains how to create movement in the scene by adding texture, shadows and highlights.

In the second, Marilyn shows you how to bring a herd of elephants to life in hot, exotic colours, using watercolours and pastels. Marilyn encourages you to use your own creative license in each painting, helping you to produce some truly inspiring works of art!

DVD: 46 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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Join Lian Quan Zhen as he shows you how to introduce Chinese painting techniques into your watercolours. Using such techniques in watercolours will help even the most detailed painter loosen up and paint more freely.

Using only watercolour brushes, paints and paper, Lian explains how to use the materials to bring in the strokes and style of Chinese brush. After painting a few small studies, including a fish, onion, banana and fence, he soon moves on to creating complete works. By the end of this latest Improve Your title you'll have leaves, flowers, a rooster and some ducks, all in this incredible style.

Using Chinese techniques in your watercolour paintings will help you create beautiful, spontaneous pictures and, most of all, have fun while you're painting.

DVD: 45 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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In this latest addition to the ever popular range of Improve Your titles, Hazel shows you how easily you can give your subject life by allowing the brush to do the work. Through tips, techniques and clear instruction you will see how important it is to make every brush stroke count.

Hazel demonstrates that with confident, meaningful brush marks your watercolours cannot fail to be successful.

DVD: 55 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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If you enjoyed the DVD 'People aren't Scary (Really)', then you will love this!

This DVD is a real gem for artists who struggle to paint people and captures the magical memories of a donkey ride on a beach to the energetic vibe of musicians playing in Covent Garden.

Adding people to your paintings adds another dimension and Marilyn shows you with ease just how to improve your figures in watercolour. She demonstrates that with simple brush strokes you can breathe life into any picture which features people. With a loose impressionist style, Marilyn simplifies each picture by breaking it down into stages, showing you how to apply colour.

Let Marilyn show you that a complicated scene needn't be terrifying!

DVD: 46 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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This DVD provides a unique opportunity to learn Geoff's invaluable tips and techniques on how to improve your skies. Geoff takes you through, step-by-step, showing how to gain the perfect sky in watercolour. Geoff demonstrates how to create washes for all types of skies, from sunsets to stormy horizons. In six stages, Geoff introduces methods to improve your existing skills, concentrating on adding drama and interest to your paintings.

DVD: 45 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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This highly informative instructional DVD from Terry Harrison demonstrates the techniques and methods used to paint different trees, whatever the season. Terry paints various trees to start off with, progressing to seasonal landscapes. Terry paints a view of the North Downs in summer, and then again in winter, showing the different colours and shadow techniques to use for the most effective look. This DVD is a must for anyone wishing to brush up on their tree painting skills.

DVD: 45 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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This DVD is an excellent source of information for anyone who has difficulty painting from photographs. Designed with the improver in mind, Margaret simplifies the process by demonstrating how to create a good composition from your photograph. In four easy-to-follow examples you will learn the techniques and skills required to create a perfect picture.

DVD: 45 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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It's so easy to improve! Explore the colours and techniques used in painting water. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations. Be inspired by an expert. Watch as Joe reproduces the natural world in his paintings.

DVD: 45 mins

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Improve your Buildings with Geoff Kersey provides clear and detailed step-by-step instruction, full of tips and techniques to help you build your skills. Geoff starts by sketching on location and completing two stunning paintings - a church and a row of cottages - back at the studio.

With Geoff's friendly approach and easy to follow instruction, you are certain to improve your watercolour painting and discover how to bring buildings to life.

DVD: 50 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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On location in the Northumberland countryside, Charles Evans takes you step-by-step through three different paintings. Charles demonstrates the tips and techniques he uses to create an easily achievable painting. Enjoy being taught by a true professional as he paints the rolling hillside, Bamburgh Castle and a country path scene. By the end of the DVD you will be able to improve, yet simplify, your painting skills.

DVD: 45 mins

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In this vibrant and exciting DVD, Margaret explores the lush countryside of Tuscany. Armed with her sketchbook, she shows how best to paint on location. With breathtaking scenery such as the Tuscan hills and Pisa, your painting will take on a whole new perspective. Using watercolour, pen and wash, Margaret will inspire you to paint in the great outdoors!

DVD: 50 mins

Please note that while this is a Region 0 DVD, it is PAL formatted and therefore unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea and some of the Pacific Islands.

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