16 Acrylic Painting Techniques Video

Artist Jackie Miller demonstrates 16 acrylic painting techniques including stencil, stamp printing, impasto, stains, scumbling, glazing, fingerpainting, collage and more. VHS 120 minutes. Also available on DVD.

VC1400

3-D Wizardry Video: Do-it-Yourself Design in Papier Mache, Paper, and Foam

Through step-by-step demonstrations in papier mache, plaster, and foam, artist George Wolfe guides students through eleven projects including masks, headpieces, lifecasts and larger-than-life sculptures. VHS, 34 minutes. Also available on DVD.

VC5084V

Kai Chan: 3D Sculptures

Sculptor Kai Chan challenges students to see the beauty in ordinary things. Young artists build complex 3D structures using simple materials and basic techniques. Closed captioned. Ages 9-12. VHS 12 mins. Also available in DVD.

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CP5594

A Potter's Song

The Art and Philosophy of Paul Soldner. Paul Soldner discusses his work and demonstrates how he creates his nonfunctional raku pottery. He also reveals his philosophy of life as a potter and some of his theories of education for ceramists. VHS 16 min.

CP0801

Aboriginal Art Video and Set of 12 Prints

Includes CP-6065, Aboriginal Art - Past, Present, and Future; and CP-6072, Aboriginal Art Portfolio Prints. Also available on DVD.

CP5502

Aboriginal Art VHS and Prints

This set includes the program "Aboriginal Art - Past, Present, and Future" and prints of Aboriginal art, set 2: baskets, pottery, a bark bag, and traditional dot paintings from a variety of artists and clans in Australia. Comes with a teacher's guide with activities. 12 prints 16 x12-inches, teacher's guide, portfolio. VHS 13 mins. Also available on DVD.

CP5513

Aboriginal Art Video – Past, Present, and Future

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This video explores the art of the Aboriginal people of Australia from prehistoric cave art to contemporary Aboriginal artists who draw upon the art of their ancestors. The issues of dispossession, racism, and a sense of cultural identity also provide a basis for painting themes. VHS 13 minutes. Also available on DVD.

"An absolute ‘must–have’ for any art college DVD library.” – J. Cox, Midwest Book Review

CP6065

Aboriginal Art: How to Create It

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Teacher Peggy Flores shows Dream pictures and X–ray art of Aboriginal culture and explains how dots are an important part of the paintings. She shows how to create three Dream Paintings and three X–ray Paintings using different media and simple supplies. The importance of the elements and principles of design in making Aboriginal Art is demonstrated. Student examples are also shown. VHS 25 minutes. Also available on DVD.

“Flores’s narration makes the projects accessible to anyone who is willing to put the time into creating this unique style of art.” – School Library Journal “A ‘must’ for artists of all backgrounds intrigued by hands–on learning about Aboriginal style.” – J. Cox, Midwest Book Review

CP5524

Marcelle Ferron: Abstract Art and Stained Glass

Students are exposed to contemporary abstract art and discover painter and stained glass artist Marcell Ferron. Students create their own works using cellophane and paint. Closed captioned. Ages 9-12. VHS 11 mins. Also available in DVD.

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CP5591

Abstract Expressionism Video

Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, Hans Hofmann, and Clyfford Still - these artists created large, bold works that still impact younger artists. VHS, 20 minutes. Also available on DVD.

VC2672