The Live Oak

[New Masters Academy]

The scene where the lesson takes place is known for its single live oak tree, but Stapleton will reveal its “gremlins”. Gremlins are foreseeable designing problems that you need to look out for. You will learn to control your color while painting landscapes from life. This lesson includes a tour of Movalli Gallery, focusing on the work of Charles Movalli.

 

This lesson belongs to the course Designing Your Landscape Painting. Follow Stapleton Kearns through the howling deserts of Joshua Tree, the coast of Point Lobos, and the colorful fall landscape of Vermont, as he teaches you the New England style of landscape painting. Stapleton will take you through his decision-making process on how to design and construct different elements in a landscape painting. Along the way, you will learn his tips and tricks on brushes, paints, and personal techniques.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

[Mike Keim]

I am a big fan of Charles Movalli.  He painting large brush strokes.  But his big lesson is composition. He design his paintings well. I guess love how he just broke everything down into flat shapes. Plus I’m beginning to realized he push his colors more than I think. He didn’t copy the scene as I would think. Love to see his paintings live. I have 3 of his books plus Emile Gruppe books. Anybody thoughts on this?

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