Join artist Ed Martyniuk as he demonstrates the techniques and secrets of “wet on wet” oil painting. Starting with the sky and clouds, Ed works his way down the canvas, creating rocks and mountains, trees and bushes, and water and reflection as each landscape demands. From the glory of the Northern Lights to the lonely abandonment of a run down shack in a snow covered field, he produces astounding images.
Subjects: Crafts and Hobbies
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Art of Quilting
Explore the diverse techniques and artistry reflected in contemporary American art quilts. Discover how the boundaries of traditional American quilt making have expanded to an art form that now adorns the walls of exhibit halls and art galleries worldwide. The Art of Quilting honors the artistry America’s contemporary art quilters by visiting art quilt exhibitions across the country and through personal interviews with noted fabric artists.
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Handheld Power Tools – Part One
These videos (Parts 1 & 2) illustrate and explain various handheld power tools one would find in a typical school workshop. Their segmented style allows for the full explanation of one tool before moving on to another. This also allows the shop teacher to use only a segment at a time, if desired, to illustrate one specific tool. The power tools shown in Part One include circular saws, jigsaws, and reciprocating saws. As well, proper safety procedures are followed during the operation of each tool. Care is taken to include different applications, such as the use of jigs and the benefits of various blades. An excellent introductory video for any school workshop.
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Handheld Power Tools – Part Two
Part Two focuses on power drills, screwdrivers, hammer drills, routers, and sanders. Special sections on safety, with emphasis on the appropriate use of power extension cords and harmful noise levels are included. Proper safety procedures are followed during the operation of each tool and the use of jigs, various cutting bits and grades of abrasives are covered.
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Brush Up Your Skills 1
Ed presents a detailed examination of the paints, brushes and equipment, along with the basic techniques to create the phenomenon of the Northern Lights and a bouquet of vibrant wild flowers.
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Brush Up Your Skills 2
Ed presents the basic techniques to paint clouds, water, mountains and rocks. Utilize these techniques to paint a tropical storm, snow capped mountains and icy blue mountains in wintertime.
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Brush Up Your Skills 3
Ed presents the basic techniques to paint cabins, fences, trees and bushes. Utilize these techniques to paint fall splendor, old barn under a sheet of crisp snow, and a pond in the woods.
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Mountain Lake
Follow along with Ed to create a springtime master piece of a pristine glacier fed lake at the base of the mountains.
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Wheelbarrow and Wildflowers
Ed uses a diamond shaped frame to paint an old wheelbarrow containing a collection of wildflowers beside a country path.