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My first book, Painting the Impressionist Landscape, was published in 1994 by Watson-Guptill Publications. I am honored to say it has been very well received and is in it’s second hard cover printing.
Instead of lengthy information on the book, please click on this link to Amazon.com where you will find many reviews and can place an order if you'd like.
I am presently working on a second book called Painting Impressionist Color. Impressionist color is not a singular painting style but is, in fact, being used in all contemporary painting today. The demos in the book will show color theory applied to any approach, style, subject or medium.
I hope to have it completed in a few months. Please check back here for further information and updates on the new book.
Thank you
Thank you for your interest in my videos and DVD's. All of the following descriptions refer to both VHS and DVD.
Video 1 VHS is currently unavailable. I plan to make all of the videos available through downloading or DVD and am liquidating all of the Videos in VHS format.
Learning to Paint the Impressionist Landscape Video set
Video 1 - Basics of Light and Color
Lessons on seeing and painting color and light
This video is a detailed introduction to the color theory complete with a sunny day block study, cloudy day block study and rounded objects on a sunny day. Although this is covered extensively in my book, the great benefit of the video is being able to watch the application of paint, and seeing the studies come to life.
Taking advantage of the video medium, there are demonstrations with-in demonstrations so the viewer can see other painting techniques, comparative examples, visual advice and information. The text is aided by Helpful Hints that run across the screen. These video tools add an important dimension to the lessons, which cannot be done in a live presentation.
Video 2 - Landscape Demos
(temporarily unavailable)
This video is a follow up to Video I applying the color theory to landscape painting. There are two completed demos which are filmed on location, not in a studio. Additional information, demos within demos, helpful hints are also employed.
Demo I: Cape Cod House, picket fence, garden and red trees
Demo II: Panorama Landscape of Dunes and trees
Video 3 - Using Photography as a tool
This video fulfills two important needs. First it demonstrates how photography of any type, can help train you to learn to see, simply and easily in your own home or studio. This is followed up with two completed paintings from photographs, demonstrating how to apply the lessons learned from these altered images.
Demo I: Foot bridge and old European Town
Demo II: Light and shadows from a large Oak tree draped with moss
The techniques on the videos are universal. You will be able to apply these lessons to any painting medium of your choice.
Each videos runs two full hours with constant commentary throughout. They are produced by Vortex Video, Mark Birnbaum videographer.
You can place an order through the registration form on this website, or mail a check, M.O. or credit card information to:
Lois Griffel,
3363 S. Calle del Albano
Green Valley, AZ USA
85614
Video 2 or 3 VHS: $59.95 plus S&H
Both Video 2 and 3 VHS: $109.95 plus S&H
Videos 3 DVD: $59.95 plus S&H
Out of the country please add $10.00 S&H extra on each of the above.
The complete set of DVD's will be available in the spring.
I am sure you will enjoy the videos in any format.
Thank you again,
Lois
Some comments received on my book and videos:
"Received your third video and have watched it several times, each time gaining more understanding. Your instruction is clear and precise as usual.
When I purchased your book in 1995, I started to see color as never before and to finally understand what Charles Hawthorne was talking about in his book, which I had read previously.
"Of all the art books that I've purchased over the years (I must have close to a hundred) yours has helped me the most. Likewise with your videos. I hope you do more of both. They are so helpful. Thanks again."
Sincerely,
J. W.
Chicago, IL
"Hi,
I got the new video early this week and it's the best video I've seen yet.
Your information and demonstration of impressionistic technique and problem solving is great. Even with only a quick first time run through I picked up much and can tell there'll be more on the "reruns." Thank you."
A. L.
Austin, Texas
"Dynamic....Exciting....Lucious.....Yummy.....Juicy, best of all such a great and valuable workshop experience all in two hours...but a lifetime of study material. As you promised...it was worth the wait."
Thank you Lois,
R. F.
Clear Oaks, California
"Your new video is "FABULOUS"!
I think you have given any student of painting, truly a place to start
painting their subject and a pathway to its successful conclusion. What a
great video, with all the hints and informative ideas you provided."
D. D.
New Hampshire
"I want to thank you for the wonderful book "Painting the Impressionist Landscape". I have been an illustrator for 20 years and teach figure drawing on the west coast. Your book opened my eyes."
J. B., California
"I'm a beginner in painting. I just wanted to say that I love your book "Painting the Impressionist landscape." Thank you for writing it. I've been through many painting books, but none was as useful as yours was in the training of and deciphering color."
K.C., San Diego
"Your book and videos are excellent and have opened up my world to color.....I'm even dreaming in vivid color now... Thank you Lois for opening up eyes."
Sincerely,
Holly
"I just wanted to thank you for a very insightful, video. I enjoyed it so much I just ordered the second video. You come across as very confident and skilled and you pack a whole lot into two hours. thanks also for the great visuals. I am very pleased with the tape and will watch it again until I absorb every detail. Thanks again."
Bill C.
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