Kathleen Dunphy: Ultimate Collection - Plein Air to Studio

Master The Complete Artistic Process With Kathleen Dunphy — One of America’s Most Respected Landscape Painters! 

I have a LOT of painting videos. This is the first one that have given clear, practical strategies to help me address painting challenges, especially en plein air. Maybe my best purchase ever.

Thank you Kathleen Dunphy!

~Regina R.

Imagine getting painting instruction from an artist whose workshops consistently sell out with long waiting lists... 

…whose paintings have been acquired by collectors and prestigious museums... 

…and who was hand-selected to join elite painting organizations including Plein Air Painters of America.

After a long wait, we’re so proud to announce that Kathleen Dunphy is finally sharing her entire artistic process…

…from plein air presentations in the California mountains and coastline to an intimate painting session in her private home studio…

…showing you exactly how she creates her light-filled, emotionally resonant landscapes that collectors can’t get enough of.

In this Ultimate Video Workshop Collection, you’ll get to see Kathleen’s complete system that takes you from targeted plein air exercises that build core skills…

…to creating refined studio masterpieces that maintain the freshness and emotional impact of work created outdoors.

In the first volume, you’ll join Kathleen in the California mountains and coastline to learn her four essential plein air practice exercises:

• Design studies that move beyond “postcard scenes”...
• Timed Study that develops decisive brushwork…
• Paint-Over Study that creates rich texture…

…and Focused Study that builds confidence with challenging elements. 

Then, in the studio demonstration, you’ll discover how to combine your plein air field experiences with reference photos to create larger works that avoid the common trap of feeling stiff or lifeless. 

Throughout, Kathleen shares invaluable insights on her limited palette approach, compositional strategies, and the psychological aspects of artistic growth.

“Being an artist is like being a professional athlete: You have to keep practicing and pushing yourself to get better or you will be falling behind.”

— Kathleen Dunphy

This Ultimate Video Workshop Collection gives you everything you need to elevate your paintings to the next level — whether working outdoors or in the studio.

Meet Your New Instructor, Kathleen Dunphy!

Kathleen Dunphy isn’t just another art instructor — she’s a painter whose work has earned her a place among today’s most respected landscape artists.

Her journey reflects her commitment to excellence and continual growth. 

Known primarily for “capturing the light on/in her subject matter” and “using a limited palette to achieve very realistic colors,” Kathleen takes an academic approach to her work, constantly pushing herself to improve through what she calls “cross-training” — painting small and fast to excel at larger studio work, practicing drawing to enhance her painting, and continually challenging herself with new subjects and approaches.

Her credentials speak volumes about her artistic mastery:

• Two of her works have been purchased for permanent collection by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (2016 and 2024) from their annual Birds In Art exhibit, “the premier exhibit of avian art with artists from all over the world”
• Selected as the Featured Artist for the prestigious Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition in 2024
• Invited to join Plein Air Painters of America in 2013, “when the group was very small and select and composed of all of my ’hero’ painters”
• Holds signature status in multiple prestigious art organizations, including Plein Air Painters of America, Society of Animal Artists, and Oil Painters of America

As an instructor, Kathleen has been teaching for 19 years with “consistently sold-out classes with long waiting lists.” 

Her teaching approach emphasizes not just technical skills but also the psychological aspects of artistic development, like:

• How to get through slumps and plateaus…
• How to deal with paintings that aren’t working….…
• How to keep a positive outlook during the inevitable tough moments in an artist’s development…

…and so much more

When collectors describe Kathleen’s work, they consistently mention “how much light is in it” and how she “captures the unique essence of the subject, regardless of where she’s painting.” They also note “the realistic color in her work and obvious love for her subject matter.” 

This is your rare opportunity to learn directly from an artist who combines technical mastery with genuine passion and the proven ability to help others break through to their next level of artistic achievement.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

• Discover the exact “cross-training” exercises Kathleen uses to continually elevate her painting skills, regardless of her decades of experience…
• Master Kathleen’s limited palette approach that creates remarkably realistic color with just 3 colors + white (plus 2 “cheater colors”)...
• Experience the liberating “paint-over” practice that breaks you free from tight painting habits and creates rich texture and depth…
• Learn why “unfinished” paintings are often actually done and saved from overworking if you have a timer stopping you from “noodling”...
• Discover how Kathleen creates a “focal path” rather than just a focal point to guide viewers through her paintings…
• Learn the counterintuitive approach to painting water reflections Kathleen developed after years of practice…
• See why turning an old painting upside down creates the perfect surface for texture experiments…
• Master the art of “thinking graphically” to create designs that break free from standard formats…
• Discover how to transform field studies and reference photos into larger studio paintings that maintain freshness and emotional impact…
• Learn how to avoid the “boredom trap” that happens when merely sizing up a plein air study…
• Experience Kathleen’s 3-part timed approach that keeps paintings fresh and prevents overworking…
• Discover the unexpected way Kathleen uses thumbnail sketches to explore multiple compositional possibilities before committing…
• Learn to replace “I can’t” with “I can’t YET” and how this simple shift transforms your artistic growth…
• Master the art of “caring but not caring” — trying hard while releasing the pressure of perfectionism…
• Learn how to “steal” elements from outside your main scene while maintaining consistent lighting…
• Discover Kathleen’s method for painting rocks that feel organic and three-dimensional…
• See how Kathleen uses “half steps” of value to create visual interest and keep viewers engaged…
• Learn how to maintain your “rhythm” while painting so your work feels alive and energetic…
• Discover why Kathleen believes that “spending the day doing a few focused studies will get you further toward success than spending the day on a painting”...
• PLUS: The secret to tell the viewer “how it FELT out there” rather than just showing how it looked!

…and so much more artistic wisdom from a master who transformed herself from student to museum-collected painter through these exact techniques!

Chapter Breakdown

Volume 1 Length: Over 3 hours

Introduction:

Gearing Up:

Color Mixing:

Design & Composition Study:

Timed Quick Study:

Paint Over Study:

Focused Study:

Volume 2 Length: Over 4 hours

Introduction:

Materials & Colors:

Exploring the Subject:

Color Mixing:

Establish the Shoreline:

Establish the Water:

Develop the Painting:

Refinements & Half Steps:

Fresh Eyes:

Final Touches:

Extra Bonuses:

• High Speed View of the Studio Demo for your painting convenience
• Kathleen’s process for critiquing your work
• Studio tour
• Exhibit of Kathleen Dunphy’s works for your creative inspiration
• Interview with Kathleen Dunphy by Eric Rhoads for insights and motivation