Plein Air in Oil-DVD CCP : 75 mins

Learn from master teacher Craig Nelson. With this instructional video workshop, A Solid Start in Oil Painting: Still Life, you follow the logical and intuitive steps of a nationally recognized master. You learn the sequence, design, placement, shapes, dimension, light, and color to master the art of portrait drawing.

You'll build an affordable kit as Craig walks you through essential materials and navigates the pitfalls of store displays. You’ll learn to paint vibrant scenes with only four colors and four brushes.

This simplified palette lets you focus as you learn to think like an experienced painter. You’ll spot the important shapes, shadows, and highlights and learn to fit them all in your composition.

Each step builds on the previous one, so you constantly refine your skills. You’ll set a comfortable pace for your continuing journey in oil. As Craig says, “Start simple, get good, and then worry about jumping to that next level.