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  • Colleen Dyson Testimonial

    "I can't tell you how much I am enjoying your classes. I am a first time user only since January and am now convinced that I can paint landscapes. I am a die-hard still life and florals painter in oils and can't wait to get at some landscapes."

  • Holly B. Testimonial

    "My work and ability to 'see' has improved considerably in these 3 months. Heart-felt thanks for a great student/teacher relationship here in real-time cyber space!!"

  • Jan Burton Testimonial

    "Since watching your class, I look at my old paintings and see what I did wrong. I had no idea there is a 'melodic line' that conveys to the viewer in a positive way. Thanks for this eye opener and all the other gems."

  • Jimmy Sun Testimonial

    "Your classes have answered my two big questions which I have searched answers of for years. One is why master pieces have strong attractions. Another is how can I do to make my paintings more attractive. Thank you very much."

  • Linda MacGregor Testimonial

    "I've been teaching art for more than 20 years and, after spending approximately 60 hours with Johannes during his weekend classes, I feel like I should start over again. Wonderful teacher, wonderful teachings!!"

  • Melissa Bellows Testimonial

    "I so appreciate your solid teaching on composition! Your enthusiasm for sharing this information is obvious. Thank you so much!"

  • Rae Smith Testimonial 7

    "I have learned more in the past 12 weeks than I have in the 50 years I have been a pastel painter. You have a way to impress the knowledge you impart into my thick skull!! So happy I took the class."

  • Reija Helminen Testimonial

    "I feel fortunate and privileged for having participated in your fantastic Webinar art class. Your unique, professional teaching has opened my eyes: I see, think and paint in a totally new way, and I've learned from you more than I ever have of the huge pile of art books I studied!"

  • Randy Keenan Testimonial

    "I've enjoyed your Wet Canvas lessons. The information on composition has been fabulous for me as a photographer and a fiber artist. What you say makes perfect sense. I started dabbling in watercolor and your guidance has given me the confidence that 'I too can do this'."

  • Rosemary Sexton Testimonial

    "My landscape attempts always seemed to be lacking that special spark. Your online workshop has shown me how in so many ways I was missing the mark. I can’t thank you enough for opening up a whole new genre for me!"

  • Shirley's Testimonial

    "I struggled for years with composition, value, color harmony, etc. Then I stumbled upon your Wet Canvas Webinar and, presto, within weeks things just clicked. The foreign became the familiar. You have given me the tools to create and blossom. Thank you ever so much!"

  • Susan Wall Testimonial

    "I am so impressed with what he has to offer and very sad that I wasn't able to do the whole course. He is amazing! I would tell anyone that if you want to learn how to paint landscapes....this is the man to do it with."


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   Do you feel stuck in your painting? Do you find yourself second guessing what will your next step will be?

  Even if you have never painted or painted a little, how about starting your art with a good foundation?

  We all rely on photos to develop our paintings, but how much of the information should we include or edit?

Johannes Vloothuis, an award winning, professional artist will be the instructor.
He will provide answers and help you overcome the common problematic areas in your paintings that result from photo dependency. Currently we are in a teaching partnership with F&W Media, the world's largest publisher of art books as well as The Artist's Magazine and Southwest Art. They are sponsoring these classes. See their endorsement of the classes here. Amongst the 10,000's plus of students are even included art instructors and professional artists from all over the world seeking to get some tips to improve their paintings. Northlight Books calls Johannes, "a master painter".
 

Next course!
Essentials of Painting Grass and Snow

                   

Want to learn to paint grass where you feel you want to have a picnic on it? How about snow so convincing you feel like skiing? Learn the techniques to make would normally would be these flat uninteresting surfaces into something more meaningful. Join Johannes, an official art instructor for F&W Media, the publishers of several art magazines seen in most bookstores worldwide, and thousands of his worldwide students for the most advanced online and successful teaching system. This workshop will include demos in oils, watercolor and pastels. You don't want to miss it. It is free!

 TIME: 1:00 to 3:00 PM EST.
DATES: 3 Saturdays: May 12, 19 and 26
Fee: Free (Sponsored by F&W Media Inc. publishers of the Artist's Magazine.)
A certificate of completion will be given to those who attend the 3 Saturdays.
REQUIREMENTS: A computer with high speed internet connection ( (aprox 1.5 MB download speed).

 

 FAQ: Why are these classes free? Is there a hidden agenda?
 For one an important company dedicated to promoting art instruction and books is sponsoring these classes. The purpose is to unite thousands of students to take these free classes with the idea that they will feel they are so helpful that they will purchase the recordings of these classes as well as the materials we recommend.

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WetCanvas Live! Paint Along with Johannes Vloothuis

                       
    
Follow Johannes' steps with other students in a relaxed non formal studio environment, in a 6 hour marathon every Sunday. He will start a painting from scratch and finish it in real time while you watch and if you want paint along as well during a live video feed. Because of the lengthy duration of the class you will be able to complete your own art creation as well. During the class you will receive verbal techniques, color combinations professional secrets, and instructions to guide you along the way. If you miss a part of the class or cannot make it one day, don't worry everything will be recorded. Two Sundays in oils and the other two in watercolor and pastel.

Fee:  $19.99 24 hours of instruction
Time:  1:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET every Sunday from May 20 to June 10 (check your local time).
Requirements:  High speed internet (aprox 1.5 MB download speed). An optional $3.99 USD may be required to remove commercial interruptions on UStream.

 

 

        

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