Thomas Jefferson Kitts: SOROLLA-Painting The Color Of Light

Description: DVD Length: 15 Hours, 22 MinutesCLICK HERE FOR PREVIEW - Sorolla: Painting the Color of Light with Thomas Jefferson KittsPainting Secrets of Sorolla Hidden Techniques Discovered Claude Monet called Joaquín Sorolla the “Master of Light.”Imagine if Sorolla had secretly left behind a step-by-step manual showing you how to recreate his incredible techniques for depicting light and emotion.It would be one of the biggest breakthroughs in art history. Yet as far as we’re aware, Sorolla, who died in 1923, never left such a manual.There are four masters most artists consider the best of the best of the 19th century: Sargent, Zorn, Monet, and Sorolla.Sorolla was known for making light glow on human flesh, nearly making viewers squint with the feel of sunlight in his paintings.Few artists in the world have ever come close to understanding Sorolla’s secrets.Though little is documented about Sorolla's techniques, artist Thomas Jefferson Kitts has made it his life's mission to discover those techniques through observation and experimentation.Kitts has spent endless hours breaking down Sorolla’s paintings, experimenting with color, contrast, and composition until he figured out Sorolla's complex methods. “What’s So Fascinating About Painting the Color of Light?” Put it this way:More than a century later, Sorolla’s work continues to win new admirers every single day. Major museum shows have people lining up to view his work.It’s easy to see why.His paintings allow you to see light, life, and emotional stories — things many modern paintings simply lack.Sorolla’s paintings also have a level of intimacy that warms the heart.You see, he loved painting his family … specifically in beautiful and pastoral outdoor scenes.He’d capture every ray of light with the utmost perfection. You feel as though the skin would be warm from the Spanish sun if you touched it.Imagine having the ability to paint your own children, grandchildren, family, and friends just like Sorolla.You could create your own priceless family heirloom to last for generations... Here’s just a handful of his achievements:He’s a signature member of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters AssociationHis work has been exhibited at the Portland Art Museum, the Laguna Art Museum, the Maritime Museum of Curacao, the Academy Museum of Art in Easton, Maryland, and moreHis work is in the permanent collections of the Maryhill Museum (WA) and the Fleischer Museum (AZ)He has been featured in several issues of PleinAir Magazine and named an Artist to Watch by The Informed Collector.He’s a multiple RayMar Art and PleinAir Magazine Salon Finalist. And even after all that, we’re still not even close to listing all his achievementsWhich is why we were thrilled when he agreed to take so much time out of his schedule to film one of our most in-depth art trainings yet. Here’s a quick look at what’s included:The importance of shape, hue, value, intensity, and temperature (these are even more important than usual when painting in the style of Sorolla)The simple trick Sorolla used to convey the intensity of light in his paintingsWhat Sorolla used to make color stand outThe special way Sorolla conveyed the intensity of light in his paintingsWhat to do inside the shadows (your “art friends” will beg you to show them how to do this)A simple tool you have in your studio that can benefit youWhat Sorolla used to convey a feel of light and color throughout the painting.Thomas admits he does something more often in his studio than he does in this demonstration. Find out what it is … and why doing this is importantThe way Thomas paints, something he says everyone needs to pick up.A certain brushstroke Thomas does to add “finesse” to certain aspects in his painting (strokes like this make your work even more realistic)How to capture the sense of depth, form, and distance that ignites your canvas with color — one of the major things Sorolla did that enabled him to become such a renowned painter. And for the record…All of the above is just a taste of what is covered in Sorolla: Painting the Color of Light on just the first day alone. Here’s a brief look at what’s included in Days 2 and 3:What most artists don’t know about two key colorsWant to prevent the paint film from chipping, cracking, or flaking? Then watch out for this.The importance of scraping (and how to do it right)How to convey the story of light and the right angle of lightHow something a famous composer said will help you in your paintingsThe fascinating little patch of paint that makes a huge differenceHow to make a “warm” highlight look warmerHow to make a “cool” highlight look coolerThe “block” technique that will help you see your painting differentlyWhat you need to know about painting hairPlus a common rule most art teachers preach … that Thomas actually breaks (and he’s delighted with the result)

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