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1st lesson: The shadows that create light
23 Lessons-
StartWelcome
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StartNow let´s get started
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StartTips for drawing
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StartThe names of shadows
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StartA short repetition
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StartShadows on another object
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StartExercise 1 A and B
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StartExercise 2 A and B
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StartDemonstration in oil
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StartDemonstration in acrylic
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StartDemonstration in water colour
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StartSummary
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StartCommon pitfalls
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StartExercise 3A: The shadows in a still life
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StartFind the direction of light
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StartCreate your own still life?
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StartExercise 3B: Painting the still-life
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StartThe shadow from a curved vessel
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StartA self test
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StartAnswers to the self test
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StartSummary of the First Lesson
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StartPaintings by Anna
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StartSee you in next lesson
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2nd lesson: Warm light makes shadows blue
17 Lessons-
StartWelcome
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StartTest yourself again
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StartExercise 1: Repeat how to shadow
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StartPrint, trace or draw her...
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StartCommon pitfalls when shading the model
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StartThe sunset makes all shadows blue
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StartWarm sun - cool shadows
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StartExercise 2: Add yellow and blue to the sphere
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StartValues are important
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StartAnother demonstration of adding sunlight
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StartAdd sun-warmth to a watercolour
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StartExercise 3: Add sunlight to a boat
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StartHow others did it
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StartSee the colours in the light
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StartExtra material: A bonus film
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StartSummary of the Second Lesson
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StartSee you in the next lesson!
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3rd lesson: Perspectives of light
13 Lessons-
StartWelcome to the third lesson!
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StartExercise 1: A simple start
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StartExercise 2 A and B: Shadows on a ribbon
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StartExercise 3: Shadows on a fold
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StartExercise 4A: Light coming through a window
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StartExercise 4B: Windows in a row
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StartCommon pitfalls making the room
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StartExercise 5: Two point perspective
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StartExercise 6: More challenges
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StartExercise 7: Look for it in small things
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StartExtra material
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StartSummary of the third lesson
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StartSee you in the next lesson
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4th lesson: Light in nature
20 Lessons-
StartWelcome to a comprehensive lesson
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StartFoliage and leaves
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StartA sunlit leaf in watercolour
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StartMore leafy greenery
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StartExercise 1: Paint sunlit foliage in oil or acrylic
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StartExercise 2: A single leaf, illuminated and backlit!
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StartExercise 3: How do the sun's shadows fall in backlight?
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StartThings to consider in this exercises
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StartBacklight gives the most contrasts
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StartLight in an overcast weather
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StartIlluminate slightly from the side
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StartBlurry och sharpedged?
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StartThe striped carpet of a forest path
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StartTake notice of aerial perspective
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StartExercise 4: Aerial perspective
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StartOutdoors, light rays are parallel
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StartExercise 5: Create cavities and cracks
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StartExercise 6: Evening sun over stones
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StartSummary of the fourth lesson
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StartSee you in the last lesson!
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5th lesson: Learn from art history
18 Lessons-
StartWelcome to the last lesson
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StartLight in painting has evolved
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StartThey knew how to create light
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StartWhat is the secret?
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StartAlluding to the work of another painter
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StartExercise 1: Learn from art history
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StartIs it OK to copy someone else?
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StartLight was my motive
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StartExercise 2: Find shadows to draw or paint
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StartSeven crucial questions for guidance
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StartKill your darlings
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StartErgonomics for painters
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StartExercise 3a: Draw a drop of water
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StartExercise 3b: Paint it – in oil or acrylic
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StartExercise 3 c: In watercolour
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StartThe light in non-representational art
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StartSummary of the Fifth Lesson
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StartThank you for participating!
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Learn to Paint Light - the full course
Take Your Painting to a New Level - Learn to Paint Light! Develop your skills in clear step-by-step exercises.
Learn to Paint Light
This is a pre-recorded online course,
and you can watch from any device without any scheduled times to adhere to.
You can repeat the lessons as much as you like during the five months you can access them.
In a private group on facebook, you can share your exercises with others
and be inspired by a supportive community!
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Anna Toresdotter
is a fine artist from Stockholm, Sweden, with a long professional career, whose work has been showcased on television and in books. She has held more than a hundred solo exhibitions in various countries. In addition to her exhibitions, Anna offers online courses on specialised painting techniques and themes, which have been highly appreciated by participants and helped many develop their talents further.
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