"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. For all skill levels.
Show your friends and loved ones how much you care with Strathmore's Creative Cards. Make a very special Valentine's Day card or 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: calligraphy, type design, cartooning, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, drawing and many more all on this DVD! Learn how to make cards for the following occasions: birthdays, thank you, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, graduation, anniversaries, wedding announcements, get well cards, and sympathy cards.
"Strathmore Holiday Cards" DVD - 130 minutes. 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. 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! |