Still Life Secrets
In her easy-to-follow style, Helen Van Wyk demonstrates how drapery and books, everyday items found in your
home, can add intense interest to still-life compositions featuring these ordinary objects. First, Helen uses
gold brocade drapery as a backdrop for a black vase and a bright red dish. As she demonstrates techniques for
capturing the appearance of textured material, she offers hints for successfully painting a plausible-looking
fabric. In the second lesson, Helen paints a still-life of books on a table: opened, closed and resting on each
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Duration: 60 Minutes DVD