Painting Landscapes with David Dunlop

New England artist/educator David Dunlop has created a fun and comprehensive three-volume series--Painting Landscapes with David Dunlop: Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor (also available separately for $79 each)--teaching viewers how to paint landscapes using the three different mediums. Each program opens with an examination of works by master artists, with Dunlop sharing his insights on composition, lighting, and shapes. Next, viewers hit the open field, so to speak, where Dunlop provides step-by-step start-to-finish instruction, from preparing the paper and sketching the scene, to laying in color and shadows using a variety of brush strokes. Oil and Acrylic both feature an extensive segment in which Dunlop demonstrates techniques to finish a "plein air" (i.e., in the field) painting back in the studio, while Watercolor features a brief history of the technique. Each disc contains a useful "Painting Morph Sequence" of stills that review the evolution of the work in progress. Artists looking to improve their skills will love this in-depth hands-on series that offers something for both the hobbyist and the serious student. Definitely recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)