In this demonstration, master artist John Asaro shares his approach to creating brilliant, lively works of art while painting a female nude. John begins with an analysis of student art, Old Master works, contemporary art, and his own pieces to illustrate his key concepts behind bringing life to his paintings.

Materials

• Reducing Glass
• Handheld Mirror
• Mahl Stick (or Wooden Dowel)
• Viva Paper Towel
• Projector
• 3′ Square Cardboard Box Painted Black
• Green Gel
• Stretched Canvas
• Hogs Hair Bristle Brushes
• Artists Grade Oil Colors
• Linseed Oil
• Graphite Pencil