"As a visual artist, I am constantly stimulated by the never ending variety of shapes and colors that surround us. It's not enough just to replicate what I see but rather to interpret. Combining form with color relationships and bold values I feel compelled to express my thoughts and emotions with strong, and often stylized shapes. What I feel about the subject draws me to the brush. I have painted the monumental to the insignificant, each with equal passion. It all begins with an idea and a burning passion to create and express. That is the true artist. Everything else is merely technique."
"A Gentle Snow" - 54 minutes
Sterling Edwards teaches you the technique of winter landscapes. Follow along as he paints "A Gentle Snow," teaching you how to create loose edges, falling snow, and beautiful snowy hills and trees. Learn negative painting techniques, color mixing, and opaque water- color effects, all in one DVD workshop. Try painting with Sterling today and see how fast you too can master these techniques!
"Abstract Watercolors: Expressions In Blue" - 36 minutes
When it comes to watercolor, many familiar images come to mind; Landscapes, still lifes, and even portraits. Sterling Edwards breaks the mold with a unique twist on traditional watercolor. By incorporating different design elements, Edwards creates breathtaking abstract work. Learn to add caligraphy, sgraffito, shapes, values and negative painting all into your work. The only limit is your own imagination.
"Easing Into Abstracts: Taos Experience" - 34 minutes
Easing into abstracts is a great way to start breaking free of the norm. While traditional watercolors offer a certain comfort zone, Edwards slowly incorporates abstract elements into his art to help you loosen up and start experimenting. This technique works on almost any subject matter, and can easily be adapted to your individual style. Take advantage of this special instruction that might very well change the way that you look at watercolor forever.
"Positive Results with Negative Painting" - 65 minutes
Negative painting is a technique used by artists where the main subject of the motif is left blank and paint is applied around it to color or emphasize the surroundings. Sterling Edwards brings negative painting to life in his painting "A Playful Village." Journey along with Sterling as he gives you an in depth look at this powerful tool. Learn Sterling's expressionist style of balancing abstraction and representational design to capture the mood and dynamics of the scene.
"The Essence of the Southwest" - 60 minutes
The Southwest holds a special kind of magic. The colors, culture, and landscape give this region of the country its own character and charm. Join contemporary watercolorist, Sterling Edwards, for a detailed look of capturing the spirit of the Southwest in his painting "Forgot the Name". Learn Sterling's expressionist style of balancing abstraction and representation design to capture the mood and dynamics of the scene.