Learn Oil Painting: How to oil paint water on DVD

Description :
Darrell Crow, professional artist and instructor for over 15 years, now offers in-depth video art lessons on DVDs for beginners that teaches the fundamentals of oil painting. This DVD covers the techniques of oil painting water in clear, concise language that anyone can follow.

No talent or previous painting experience is necessary. If you've ever wanted to paint, or thought about learning to paint, you're going to be absolutely amazed by how easy it is to follow these easy to understand instructions on this DVD.

If you can sign your name, you have all the talent you need to learn from these instructional videos.

"I have had feedback from hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of students who have already learned to paint from my videos." See their testimonials.

The Basic Technique of Oil Painting: Water also serves as an excellent refresher for advanced students who already know how to paint, but want a comprehensive library for reference. And countless acrylic artists and enthusiasts have written to say how much they've learned from the Basic Techniques of Oil Painting. They've been able to apply these same techniques to their acrylic painting projects. In fact, Darrell even offers a special DVD to acrylic artists and students that shows step-by-step how to adapt the Basic Techniques of Oil Painting he teaches to acrylics.

We left no stone unturned when it came to showing you how easy water is to paint.

Here's just a sampling of what is covered in this easy-to-learn from DVD.

Waterfalls
Lake in Front of the Falls
Adding Rocks in the Spray
Making the Ocean Move
Gentle Waves
Foam Patterns on the Beach
Powerful Crashing Wave
Glistening Lake Reflections
Reflecting a Mountain
Reflecting Bushes
Putting in Shoreles
Rain Puddles
Stream Bed Rocks
Adding Water to Rocks
Cascades, Water Movement
Rocks on a Frozen Lake
Ocean Motion
Details of a Beach
Big Rocks in the Ocean
Lighthouse
Pylons

And subtitles are included with the DVDs. Today we have English available and will shortly be adding the top ten most popular languages.

"I know absolutely, positively, without a doubt that you can learn to paint."

Back in 1991, I was you. I knew I had no artistic abilities whatsoever.

Nothing, nada, zilch. I even sweated drawing stick people.

I know that sounds like I'm over stating the facts, but the truth is I knew nothing about art. I knew what I couldn't do. So I didn't even try what I knew I couldn't.

The man who broke through my wall of disbelief is Jessie Martin, an artist in E. Freetown, MA. At a flea market Jessie personally spent 45 minutes talking me into just TRYING. I simply did not believe in myself. I knew that I couldn't paint. I was rock solid in my disbelief. I had no faith in me.

Oh, do I remember my disbelief. I'd seen the fuzzy headed guy on TV now and then. Although I knew he was talented, I didn't believe him either when he said he could teach me to . One had to be born with talent to paint.

But Jessie said something that day to me I've never forgotten. His words got through my thick-headed engineering mind.

First thing he said was signing one's name is an art form. We spend more time in school teaching people how to write than how to paint. And anybody with enough practice can sign their name.

Well, I had no trouble signing my name. It wasn't pretty, but it was unique and I can now sign my name anytime. The school teachers had taught me the fundamentals of the writing technique, I had practiced, and practiced until the art of signing my name was second nature.

The second thing Jessie said that really hit me like a ton of bricks was that learning the fundamentals of oil painting was simply learning the techniques. He could teach me the techniques and all I had to do was simply practice, practice, practice. I could practice anything if "I understood mentally what I was doing". Jessie made it clear he would help me to understand mentally the concept of each technique.

It's all history now, but let me tell you.....I sat down with Jessie, took a class with a lot of disbelief. But I walked away differently from that lesson. The difference, was that now I truly knew "I could paint". I'd learned so much from the first free lesson he gave me to become convinced that I could oil paint." I now had tons of faith in me. With enough practice, I could turn technique into talent. Today, I'm so amazed by all the people who tell me how talented I am. I owe it all to Jessie's comment, "Darrell, anyone can paint, even you. Learn the techniques. Practice them until their second nature and never quit practicing. When the techniques become second nature, than you'll not believe how the world opens up to you and you litterally will want to paint everything you see. You'll look at the world with different eyes. You'll be an artist."

Jessie was right.

That's why I put together this full, 2-hour instructional oil painting DVDs for you to take that first step. So that you can believe in yourself. No matter how disbelieving.....no matter how doubtful, sit down with me for a couple of hours on DVD and the experience will totally transform your concept, your belief in you. You will walk away with absolute faith that "Yes, you can oil paint."

Jessie's words have become the inspiration behind all of my lessons and the drive to constantly help everyone to mentally understand the concept behind each technique taught in my DVD. If you have a "want to" no matter how much you "disbelieve," you can learn to oil paint. I guarantee this.

"I watch the DVD everyday... Your video is terrific....THANK YOU!"

"I'm really excited about the DVD and the advice you've given me. I watch the DVD everyday. I can say you will be surprised by my work. I know one thing, I WILL FLY HIGH UNDER YOUR WINGS. Your video is terrific and once again, ..THANK YOU!" Ousseynou, Cincinnati, Ohio

— Ousseynou Cincinnati, Ohio
"If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be painting today....all I ever wanted to do was to draw and paint."

"Hi Darrell. I want to thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to pursue my lifelong dream. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be painting today. I was made to believe since I was very little that all the talent in the family (I come from a family of many artists) went to my aunt and her children and that I had none (despite the fact that since I can remember, all I ever wanted to do was to draw and paint). It took many years of therapy and "YOU" to overcome this and at least try. You see, I wanted this so much that I was afraid to even try because if I did try and couldn't do it, I would have proof that my mother was right after all, and I didn't have any talent. So I just spent my whole life dreaming of art but not having the courage to try. I don't have enough words to express my gratitude to you and I'm soooooo lucky to have found your studio. Million thanks......"

— Francine O. NYC, 5/19/2005
"I can't believe my husband actually bought your DVD for me!..."

"Hi Darrell, Imagine my surprise on Christmas morning finding your video under the tree. I have been enjoying your DVD. I can't believe my husband actually bought them for me! .... I like the fact that they are 2 hours long instead of half an hour. So much more can be covered at a slower pace. I'm getting more ideas for more paintings -- such as the 'highway in heaven" clouds, gesso background. And I'm actually trying to make my evergreen trees with the branches going down. Thank you!"

— Ruth D. Southboro, Massachusetts
"The video was incredible! Such a wealth of knowledge. I spent most of the evening viewing it and taking notes...."

"Good morning Darrell. I just listened to the DVD last evening, ....the video was incredible. Such a wealth of knowledge. I spent most of the evening viewing it and taking notes.....there was so much "important information that one could absorb in one sitting. I especially was enlightened by the care of brushes, maintenance of thinner and your care of brushes and their specific value/function.....I did not anticipate appreciating the video as much as I did." Sister Shirley, 11/13/2005

— Sister Shirley. Cincinnati, Ohio
"I have been thoroughly enjoying learning from your DVD....!"

Darrell, I ordered your DVD and have been thoroughly enjoying learning from them. I have painted one picture every day for the past month, sometimes the same one again to improve it. I am really getting much better every day and just wanted you to know that I think it is wonderful that you are offering these instructions to help us "wannabe's' I retired in July and have wanted to learn to paint all my life, never having time or money to try it before. Needless to say that I am having the time of my life learning now. Thanks again, also, for the personal attention you have given via emails to help me with decisions and questions. Helen W. 10/7/2004

— Helen W. 10/7/2004
"I had never oil painted before. Now my family has to pull me away from my canvas...!"

Hello Darrell, Since I received you basic oil painting video, I can now paint your Blue Romance scene just from your site. I had never oil-painted before. Now, my family has to pull me away from my canvas. Your DVD has taught me alot in the comfort of my home. Thanks Johnnie S 1/19/2005

— Johnnie S. 3/10/2005
"I was fortunate to get to your website. I am always longing to do paintings of waterfall and seawaves"

Dear Sir, I got your DVD on Friday. I am a visitor here. As I have a passion for painting I was just browsing on the net to find new suitable sources to acquire more knowledge. I was fortunate to get your site. When I got your DVD I was delighted. I am always longing to do painting of waterfall and sea waves. I was finding it very difficult. I was overwhelmed when I saw your DVD begins with a waterfall. OK.

— Shaila S. China
"How easy you make it look!"

Darrell. ......... I ordered your oil painting DVD as a way of fostering an interest in my granddaughter for art. She is a precocious child who will be 5 on Nov. 1st. You will be interested to learn that she took to the first lessons of your DVD... like a "duckling to water"! Now she knows what she can look forward to when I watch her again in the fall.....she was able to paint a respectable rendition of a waterfall with rocks, spray, and stream. Need I say that she was so excited about her fledgling creative efforts. She really took to your "folksy" manner of teaching and it was obvious that she regarded you as a heretofore unknown "grandpa" who happens to teach oil painting. Having her on my knee while watching you on the DVD, and hearing her candid exclamations about how easy you make it look to paint. What can I say? It was shared epiphany between granddaughter and grandfather. Dan M. 6/09/2005

— Dan M. 6/9/2005
"Your explanations and brush holding techniques are superb. I don't know when I have enjoyed such a wonderful artist at work!"

Darrell. Thanks for the DVD on oil painting water. It was wonderful. Your explanations and brush holding techniques are superb. I don't know when I have enjoyed such a wonderful artist at work. Barbara C. 3/2/3005

— Barbara C 3/2/2005
"The DVD as well as your concept for the series is fantastic!"

— Troy, Coffeyville, Kansas
"Thanks for all the information. I love your DVD and know it will come in very handy....!"

— Margaret, Dubois, Indiana
"The DVD came in the mail and it is really great and has a lot of valuable information. I love to paint and you have really helped inspire me!"

— Katie, Millersville, Maryland
"Every time I watch your video I learn something new. I think I might be able to paint after all!"

— Stephanie, Anaheim, California
"I am just fascinated by your very first lesson on how to create a waterfall!"

— Ramakrishna, Grafton, Wisconsin
"I received the painting technique DVD today. Just wonderful. Thanks"

— M. Saltillo, Mississippi
"I am currently doing the exercises on the Basic Technique of Oil Painting: Water DVD and I must say you make it so simple. I have now painted several paintings already!"

— Robert P, 9/12/2005
"I got the DVD. Thank you...very professional and I love it...keep up the good work you are doing!"

— Carole E, 2/3/2005
"I really enjoyed the Basic Technique of Oil Painting: Water DVD, ....you do a really good job at keeping your hand out of the way so I could clearly see the technique with the brush stroke!"

— Kathy F., 2/6/2005
"I've watched your video so often now that my three year old son, who is obsessed with drawing and painting, continually asks me, 'Can you draw a Darrell Crow?"

— Faith, 2/14/2005
"I have just watched your DVD...its an awesome way to paint and I look forward to more..."

— Robert M. , 2/25/2005
"Thank you so much for your quick reply, by the way you are a great teacher and I hope you do even more videos in the future."

— Lucille, 1/28/2005
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