DVDs by Caroline Jasper

In Landscape Oil Painting on Red Ground Oil, Caroline Jasper shows why many artists use a colored ground such as red to being a painting. Working from a photograph and value study, Caroline begins each landscape in an organized and systematic way. Jasper tells the viewer that she chooses red as a ground because of its "..emotional and visual impact."

With the canvas already colored, there is no need to cover every centimeter of it. Colors are less likely to become muddied by mixing as they touch. The colored ground, allowed to consistently show through between painted brush marks, gives an overall sense of unity to the finished painting.

109 minute art instruction video.

Seasoned artist, Caroline Jasper, brings color expertise, joy of painting and passion for teaching to this information packed presentation. Dramatic Depth in Painting with Caroline Jasper is like getting three DVDs in one: three different paintings in three different mediums on three different color grounds. As a bonus, the viewer gains invaluable knowledge through advanced color instruction for use with any medium or subject.

In separate start-to-finish paintings, Caroline demonstrates three popular opaque mediums: traditional oils, acrylics, and water-soluble oils. She explains the benefits and challenges specific to each and offers practical tips for getting the best results no matter which medium you choose. In a relaxed style, Caroline shares her productive painting methods and shows how to progress quickly and with confidence.

Caroline begins on canvas pre-coated with color gesso specifically selected to contrast with the dominant colors in each painting's subject. This sets the stage for exciting visual interactions between paint colors. She utilizes the ground color as a perceived barrier between paint applications, thus preventing any unwanted color mixing or muddying. Caroline defines important differences between real color vs. wheel color as a guide to appropriate color decision making while painting. Her dual-hue palette concept points to universal applications in any medium. Throughout this DVD, Caroline repeatedly applies theory to practice as she explains the logic of every color choice.

129 minute art instruction video.