"My dad was an artist. One of my earliest memories is of asking him to 'Draw me a house' I watched as his hands inscribed little circles in the air before the pencil touched down to draw. 'Why do you do that?' I asked him. 'Well, it helps me find the right place to start,' he said. Voila'! My very first art class... and a pretty good one at that.
By the time I got to kindergarten, I already thought of myself as an artist. I now divide my time between illustration and fine art, still doing a wide variety of work—airbrush realism, cute (or funny) cartoons, architectural renderings, street painting, portraits and landscapes. I love painting large and I love an audience, so doing 8 × 10 foot murals in public is always a rewarding experience."
"Strathmore Creative Cards" DVD - 134 minutes. Recommended for all skill levels.
Show your friends and loved ones how much you care with Strathmore's Creative Cards. This DVD is the perfect idea guide to creating artistic cards of your own. Make a very special Valentine's Day card for that special someone. Wish a Happy Birthday to your children or friends with a hand-made card. Perfect for all skill levels, but especially great for those wanting to get started in art. Join professional Dan Nelson for lessons in many different kinds of cards and art.
Learn calligraphy, type design, cartooning, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, drawing and many more all on this DVD! This DVD includes Birthday cards, Thank You card, Mother's Day cards, Valentine's Day cards, Graduation cards, Anniversary cards, Thinking of You cards, Wedding Announcements, Get Well cards, and Sympathy cards. There is something for everyone. Get our special holiday DVD for all of your season's greetings and New Years cards as well!
"Strathmore Holiday Cards" DVD - 130 minutes. Recommended for all skill levels.
A gift in itself, custom holiday cards are sure to make anyone's day. Follow along with Dan Nelson as he gives you project ideas and demos for your favorite winter time holidays. Suited for all skill levels, Dan shows simple to more advanced techniques to give you a wide array of choices. This DVD includes cards on: Christmas, New Years, Hannuka, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings and Thanksgiving. These cards are done in many artistic techniques like drawing, collage, watercolor and more. This DVD comes with a creative card so you can get started today!
"Young Leonardo" DVD - Over 60 minutes. Recommended for Kids.
Unlike other art DVDs for kids, this highly entertaining art educational program actually focuses on real art. It teaches composition, color theory, creativity, art materials and art history. Plus it features special segments teaching kids how to draw things like pirates and horses.
Having built a time machine, the old master painter, Leonardo, has found his way to the 21st century. He brought with him wisdom of the past and a thirst of knowledge for the future. Joining his new friend, Dan the Art Man, Nardo and Dan begin their adventures in art together through a series of zany and surprising events!