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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, you’ll see things no other painter has to offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning from Dan will give you a big advantage over your peers, helping you and your artwork stand out. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou see, there’s a tendency among painters to do the same things, and that makes their paintings look the same as everybody else’s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see Dan paint, it’s like he’s catching something else, totally different, that not many artists can see. 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What he instructs and demonstrates for you here will be a complete art- and life-changing experience for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this video, Virgil Elliott explains and demonstrates a section from his book that will help you create the illusions of three-dimensional depth on two-dimensional surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo Extras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBonus DVD lesson: A Review of Materials for Realistic Oil Painting (so you can make sure you’re ready to start creating as soon as you start watching)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh-speed view (which can help you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estudy techniques and body movements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExhibit of works (to find inspiration and see where your skills can end up)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEric Rhoads’ interview with Virgil (so you can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eget insight into the mind of a master\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e — not just his techniques)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea rare guitar jam session\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e between master guitarist Virgil Elliott and Eric Rhoads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the Virgil Elliott: Traditional Oil Painting Hardcover Book \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/lilipubsorders.com\/products\/virgil-elliott-traditional-oil-painting-hardcover-book?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=edb2bb874\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lilipubsorders.com\/products\/virgil-elliott-traditional-oil-painting-hardcover-book?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=edb2bb874\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 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that you might have lost along the way)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing your palette as a playground of opportunity (and having the courage to try new approaches, techniques, and ideas)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing beyond the literal (and being able to abstract and conceptualize what the majority of people see in a straightforward way) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding value and color scale (and utilizing dark and light to create more realistic paintings).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarin will lead you beyond the surface, through the tactical skills, and even deeper into the mindset you must have in order to be successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarin shares:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNailing figure proportions so your paintings are the best 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Your paintings will reveal your growth, pride, personal experiences, and artistic breakthroughs … and isn’t that just what you’re looking for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t yet found your voice as an artist...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to \u003cstrong\u003ego beyond what you've learned in traditional education ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily be on your way to a whole new approach...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you to be confident in your abilities to paint complex figures and this is why we invited Garin Baker into our studio to record \u003cem\u003eIntuitive Figure Painting.\u003c\/em\u003e Garin is a master at this and we’re sure you’ll benefit from his teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s true … your progression as an artist is wholly up to you…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You get to decide how far you want to go…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You get to say when you’ve achieved what you’ve set out to do…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s you who gets to “Discover the Moment” as Garin teaches in this video…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to help you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s our goal to help you become the absolute best artist you WANT to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Breakdown for \u003cem\u003eIntuitive Figure Painting \u003c\/em\u003ewith Garin Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 1: Preliminary Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal for segment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through a process multiple poses and breaks the correct pose will reveal itself and offer a natural, un posed and candid moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup: \u003c\/strong\u003eVarious locations with model sketching. 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Massing in shapes allows the figure to almost “sneak up on you and appear on the canvas,” as you block in neutrals rather than a preliminary outline that is colored in. Sneak up on the realism and have it surprise you!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLose it, find it--NO fear!, scrap down or wipe out and begin again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle temperature and color shifts--\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestablish what is cool and what’s warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of strong diagonals moving the eye across and around and in and out of the picture plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermining your light source and value keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping your lights and shadows simple and unified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass in with large brushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep you values under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplify the details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquint, Squint Squint!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForce your perceptions to concentrate on the large value and color relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking to capture the “soul behind the eyes”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarin’s use of a FAN BRUSH allows him to put down a more open stroke (versus tight and refined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5oclock sun spots coming out here and there on the figure amidst the halftones of the shady areas help capture the BAM-quality of this figure painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting outdoors is staging a set and anticipating the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the light\/shadow on ivana and architecture to stage and set the painting for the next day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAPTER 6: Painting the Figure Outdoors: Day 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal for segment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has your initial vision been implemented; moderate critical analysis or courageous action. 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As this dynamic happens, you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to decipher three-dimensional reality onto a two-dimensional painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the vocabulary of the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe secret of the subject\/artist collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to pose a model for maximum impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy TWO lighting sources in the studio are necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benefits of a limited palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get the full spectrum of color relationships easily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the power of three to improve color harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe proper use of color and layering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefit from Kevin’s highly trained eyes to “see” the subtle changes in value and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to find the inspiration in your subject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Magic Grid is a breakthrough in portrait painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proven method to improve your composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make better decisions in the moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushwork tips you won’t find anywhere else\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA technique to eliminate fear and embrace the unexpected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to bring and keep life and spirit in your painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to see the world as a grid of mosaic shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is packed with 40 years of experience from master artist Kevin Macpherson and includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a model, location, and pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials that are essential to success–including a unique limited palette to use for amazing results!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing the subject on the Magic Grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposing the values \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying in the shadow family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting the light family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping color and value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet your instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Macpherson \u003c\/strong\u003eis a master of the art of painting outdoors directly from nature, en plein air. 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text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to skip the pencil underdrawing completely and paint watercolor portraits with complete control — using Chien’s direct brush approach that builds confidence from the very first stroke…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eand so much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBy the end of this demonstration, you’ll understand exactly how to approach watercolor portraits with the confidence and control of a pro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eNo more fear of ruining paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eNo more anxiety about watercolor’s unpredictability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eJust the quiet confidence that comes from truly understanding your medium — and the complete control to capture not just likeness, but the very soul of your subjects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThis video is filmed and taught by Chien Chung-Wei himself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAt his recommendation, Eric Yi Lin of \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eCafé Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e will be the English translator and voiceover artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eRest assured you will have the words of Chien coming through clearly, including all instructions and details for how to paint this scene successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eMeet Your New Instructor, Chien Chung-Wei, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eAWS, D.F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/chien_chung_wei_promo_still_480x480.jpg?v=1752603220\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eChien Chung-Wei holds a distinction no other Taiwanese artist has ever achieved…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHe’s the first to become a Signature member of the American Watercolor Society AND the National Watercolor Society!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBut that’s just the beginning of his remarkable story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAs a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society, Chien Chung-Wei has earned recognition at the highest levels of the watercolor world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis works embrace the spirit and temperament of the Western watercolor masters over the last two centuries — you can see influences of Thomas Girtin, John Sell Cotman, J.M.W. Turner, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Edward Seago flowing through his paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHere’s what makes Chien Chung-Wei truly revolutionary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHe’s broken the boundary between watercolors and oil paints, creating a series of works that look like Romantic oil paintings from the 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThese works completely changed the conventional impression of what watercolor could achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHis works are classic in color, with masterful brushstrokes that endow every character with rich fullness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHe creates beauty and intrigue of form even with ordinary subjects — and that’s the true enchantment of his watercolors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eChien Chung-Wei is also the author of bestselling books \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe Intrigue of Form\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eLearning Watercolor from Demonstrations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e“Style is like the air surrounding a painter — constantly breathed in, yet impossible to grasp. Don’t search for style; just keep improving your painting skills, and style will follow.” — Chien Chung-Wei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis is your chance to learn from a master who has redefined what's possible with watercolor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eHere’s a small taste of what’s inside  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #b45f06;\"\u003ePainting Portraits in Watercolor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe revolutionary “Alla Prima Watercolor with Dry Brushing Technique” that transforms watercolor from unpredictable medium to controllable portrait tool…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe “T-Shape” secret that guarantees accuracy in your portrait placement ... (this one technique alone eliminates the guesswork that frustrates most watercolor portrait attempts)...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to create natural skin tones using only a few colors ... while achieving a depth and richness that usually requires advanced color mixing skills…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe “gradual development progression” that prevents paintings from “falling apart at the end” ... and why Chien’s approach feels less safe but produces far superior results...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to skip the pencil underdrawing and paint watercolor portraits with complete control ... using Chien’s direct brush approach that builds confidence from the very first stroke…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to use your brush to sculpt facial features with precision and control ... creating dimensional portraits that radiate life and character…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe secret to preserving white paper effortlessly ... (you’ll never worry about “saving” whites again once you know this approach)...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to establish your portrait evenly as a whole, not piece by piece ... building from 85% accuracy to 100% precision with confidence at every stage…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy thinking in planes and geometric shapes instead of “eyes and noses” keeps your portraits fresh and prevents overworking…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to capture not just likeness, but the very essence and character of your subject ... using techniques that bring portraits to life…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe method that eliminates traditional watercolor concerns about wet-into-wet, drying washes, and “fixing” mistakes ... (paint with the boldness you’ve always wanted!)...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to approach watercolor like drawing ... discovering that you don’t need to be a watercolor expert to create stunning portraits…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to build the basic structure using Chien’s dry watercolor painting technique ... (works best on hot-pressed, smooth watercolor paper for professional results you can see immediately)...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe “flat brush technique” using a round brush ... discover how Chien transforms an ordinary round brush into a sculpting tool that creates form and dimension…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to paint people wearing glasses without getting overwhelmed ... (this specialized tip alone will save you hours of frustration on portrait commissions)...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy starting loose and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white; mso-highlight: white;\"\u003ebuilding form and features gradually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: white; mso-highlight: white;\"\u003egives you unshakeable\u003c\/span\u003e confidence ... instead of the fear that comes from trying to be perfect from the first stroke…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe secret to using shoulders and body positioning to create rhythm and presence in your portraits ... (most artists focus only on the face and miss this powerful compositional element)...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHow to make constant adjustments and readjustments without fear ... because this method gives you complete control at every stage…\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe brushwork technique that follows facial form ... creating implied wrinkles and character lines that look natural, not overworked or artificial…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWhy focusing on saturation instead of complex color theory simplifies everything ... (Chien approaches this as drawing, with the only color consideration being how intense to make each area)...\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e…\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eand so many more incredible watercolor tips and tricks straight from a master!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 25.0pt; line-height: 115%;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eChapters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/01_Introduction_png_480x480.png?v=1752603465\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/02_Materials_943f3dc9-815e-4b44-9cc9-b82510a257a7_480x480.png?v=1752603495\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eDrawing \u0026amp; Block-In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/3_Drawing_480x480.png?v=1752603524\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBuild the Portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/4_Build_the_portrait_1b27aed8-03c4-4c30-8839-8ed1ad37933c_480x480.png?v=1752603550\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eDevelop the Portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/5_Develop_480x480.png?v=1752603576\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eContinue the Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/6_Continue_480x480.png?v=1752603608\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eReview \u0026amp; Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/7_Review_480x480.png?v=1752603633\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eEXTRAS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eHigh Speed View of the demonstration painting set to music — it’s fun to watch it develop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eExhibit of Works — View a collection of Chien’s paintings, inspirational and set to music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eInsights from the Artist — Sit with Chien and learn how he got that first spark of passion for paint, and how he lives his life as an artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chien Chung-Wei","offers":[{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":46448149594369,"sku":"purple_cu7gIQdRz2Vdm2N9","price":107.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"DVD","offer_id":46448153395457,"sku":"DCCW3","price":107.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Streaming + DVD","offer_id":46448153559297,"sku":"purple_cu7gIQdRz2Vdm2N9","price":137.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8161\/8732\/files\/DCCCW3_CHUNG-WEI-Portraits-inWC-2D.jpg?v=1751995643"}],"url":"https:\/\/painttube.tv\/collections\/wishbook-page-15.oembed","provider":"PaintTube.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}