Martin/F. Weber Co.
Manufacturers of Fine Artists Materials Since 1853
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
Philadelphia, PA – December 2006
Martin/F. Weber is proud to announce the release of 26 New and Exciting ½ Hour Watercolor and Acrylic painting programs, which are provided free to all public television stations through APTExchange beginning January 2007, hosted by the very talented Susan Scheewe.
Scheewe Art Workshop Series 11
By Susan Scheewe
Enjoy and experience the beauty of creating art from your perspective. Join world-renowned artist, author and teacher SUSAN SCHEEWE as she shares her excitement for painting floral and landscapes with watercolors and acrylics. Sue’s natural talent and skills are presented in a step-by-step approach which allows you to follow, find your own pace, and hone your skills as you learn the techniques of layering, creating depth, tapping and adding texture while exploring the pleasures of painting. Following are program titles with a brief description.
Show #1101 SWEETNESS OF STARGAZER LILIES - Enchanting blooms of the Stargazer Lily unfurl with their sweet fragrance and permeate the air. It is a fun task to pick a favorite color among the allure of opaque white, pink, yellow, and deep magenta. The Lily’s beauty with a variety of colors provides a wonderful subject.
Show #1102 MORNING GLOW -The brilliance of the morning sun creates the backdrop for this delightful painting. Greeting cards or any size canvas that can be painted by varying and adjusting the size of the brushes to the size of the project. Paintings, like great treasures, often come in small sizes and make a wonderful gift to send to a family member or friend.
Show #1103 SPRING BLOSSOMS - Bring a touch of spring into your home to enjoy all year long. Blossoms of tulips, primroses and narcissi, can be painted using delicate hues or bright jewel tones the choice is yours. Paint the same subject several times for gift giving by creating and customizing accent colors to meet your friends’ tastes. Watercolors allow you to build layers by allowing the translucent quality of the watercolor’s pigments to create colors that are different from mixed colors.
Show #1104 PATH TO FOLLOW -The inviting stone path meanders down into the distant woods that are sprinkled with nature’s wildflowers. Discover the technique of “tapping” on layers of foliage, to create depth in your painting.
Show #1105 TOUCH OF BLUE (Fresh Picked) - The cool and tranquil colors of a delightful and casual daisy bouquet provide a perfect subject. The hues of blue and lavender capture the texture of the daisies as you learn how to contrast and accent.
Show #1106SUMMER FAVORITES:GERANIUMS - This favorite will surely brighten any room in your house and bring nostalgic memories of summer! One of Susan’s favorite flowers, the geranium, provides inspiration and creativity as she gazes out of her window. Geranium blossoms require the application of pigment layers to achieve depth and variation in hues.
Show #1107CASCADE WATERFALLS - beautiful streams surround the northwest country and cascading waterfalls that flow gracefully. Mountain ranges and lush trees provide a colorful backdrop for this natural beauty. With its many variations, this painting provides endless possibilities.
Show #1108 GARDEN HAT - A garden provides endless inspiration for painting. One may overlook a charming garden hat, which is the perfect subject to paint with watercolors. By varying ever so slightly, the dark pigments contrast can be achieved while “tapping” provides texture a look you want for objects like hats. This is a great painting to share with children.
Show #1109WINTER FROSTING - The stunning beauty of nature’s winter wonderland is captured on canvas. Lush trees and majestic mountains covered in sparkling snow is a delight to paint. A large brush is a necessity. By using the technique of “spattering” we capture the look of dry leaves in the snow.
Show #1110 STILL WATER REFLECTIONS AT DAYLIGHT - Capture purity in its essence with the reflection of still water as the sun appears on the horizon. Brush selection is crucial when creating foliage. Learn how easy it is to achieve both depth and reflection.
Show #1111WINTER WALK - It seems as though you could simply step into this scene. Enjoy painting, and the inspiration. Paint this frosty winter scene.
Show #1112RED BARN (Country Lane) - Capture the laid-back feel of country life with a painting of a country barn. A red barn, with an approaching country road, provides the perfect subject. Take a still photo to remind you of this moment and give yourself the opportunity to customize and vary your painting later.
Show #1113 STROLL IN THE WOODS - A stroll in the woods provides wonderful inspiration for painting. Take the joy of painting outdoors in the fresh air. Take a friend and take photos. Photos help you focus and capture the moment so that once you return indoors you can create smaller versions of your outing.
Show #1114ROCKY SHORES - The rocky shores are fun to paint. Create the rocky shores by using a painting knife or learn to simply use the twist of a credit card.
Show #1115 MEMORIES - One of the most treasured items is a family photo. They bring back wonderful memories of shared times with loved ones. Personalize your scrapbooks and albums with painted touches and accents. Create a wonderful gift and family treasure.
Show #1116BERRY SEASON - Blueberries and clay pots make a charming painting. Watercolor adds layers or glazes of color because it dries lighter, while acrylics dry darker than they appear when wet. Capture the natural tones of half ripe berries, green and some pink, while the rest are deep, rich blue and ready to pop in your mouth. What an awesome chance to experiment with color!
Show #1117 PINK ICE - These luscious pink blossoms caught Susan’s eye on a walk at CannonBeach garden. This floral beauty is a perfect accent in your home. Depending on the framing and matting, the crepe paper appearance (texture) of the flowers and their large centers make them worthy of a significant place of display.
Show #1118 STONE FENCE - An old rock fence is so charming and a perfect subject to paint. Building layers is an important application of watercolors. As you apply one layer over another it allows the translucent quality of the watercolor pigments to create colors different from mixed colors. By diluting the layers to establish transparent glazes it produces a stained glass effect.
Show #1119 DIMENSIONAL SUNFLOWERS - The bold and bright colors of sunflowers offer great inspiration and a sense of summer’s warmth. Advance your skills and techniques by painting this beautiful floral subject. This painting is an excellent lesson in creating depth and texture.
Show #1120 COUNTRY ROAD - What a treat it is to paint a country road. This tranquil inviting scene leads your eye to appreciate the color of nature, and calls your imagination to wander down the road and around the bend. Paint your own open road adventure.
Show #1121 DAYS END - The still water at day’s end is a restful painting using the warm hues of sundown. Layering is achieved by tapping on the trees to create depth. The finishing touches of framing and matting offer great opportunity to achieve your final desired look.
Show #1122 SIMPLY ELEGANT - Beautiful Hanji Paper is the perfect material and backdrop to create elegant roses. The beauty of this subject is easily achieved with either watercolor and or diluted acrylics. The choice is yours. The subject is simple and elegant.
Show #1123 SUMMERGARDEN - Susan’s home is Portland, Oregon the city of roses. Rose gardens dart the urban landscape and provide beauty for all to enjoy. This painting titled, “SummerGarden” recounts wonderful memories of walking through Monet’s gardens. Susan recommends taking reference photos to provide focus for painting now for inspiration later.
Show #1124 HILLSIDE VIEWPOINT - The majestic view of distant mountains and trees as seen from the top of the hillside with watercolors or diluted acrylics, the beauty and joy can be captured for years to come.
Show #1125 STILL WATER REFLECTION - Capture the reflection of still water by building on skills and texturing techniques already presented. Selection of the right materials and brushes are essential as the options are many. As a variation, lightly sketch or transfer a pattern onto different surfaces such as canvas or wood. And, if painting on wood, learn what materials and prep works best.
Show #1126 FLOWER BASKET - A beautiful subject to paint anytime is a flower basket. With an array of color and layers as your inspiration, you can paint a basket of whatever floral buds, stems, and foliage you desire. Use the techniques to create and reproduce the beauty and texture of nature. Take your time, enjoy and explore your options.
Martin/F. Weber Company is the oldest manufacturer of artist materials in the United States, established in 1853. Martin/F. Weber is the leader in video and television art instruction and we are very proud to feature the world-renowned Susan Scheewe. For more information contact Michael Gorak, President, MartinF/. Weber Co. at 215-677-5600 x307
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