ERIC JACOBSEN

We're very excited to share with you
"A Brush with nature:Creating loose paintings" 
Eric jacobsen’s new video series

What will you learn from these videos? 

 

  • How to work up a dynamic composition.

  • How to use proper values for depth.

  • How to mix color temperatures to create a mood.

  • How to make marks that have meaning within your design.

  • Where to create edges that make the eye travel around the canvas.

  • Explanation of materials, brushes and painting surfaces

Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA, in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT, from 1991-1995. At the Academy, he received training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life.

Eric's true inspiration is the amazing beauty that he sees in nature. Jacobsen is a “Plein Air” painter. He takes his oils wherever he goes, setting up on-site and working until his painting is finished.

"It is most important to me that my paintings convey a certain mood," Eric says: "I want the viewer to engage without having to analyze or think about the subject. Generally, I try to find strong compositions in nature and then paint the scene accurately while leaving out extraneous details. These details only busy up the painting and detract from the piece's strength as a whole. My painting process consists of finding a painting site and setting up to paint for a couple of hours or until the light has changed. For larger paintings, I will return on consecutive days at the same time, under similar lighting conditions to finish a piece."

 

instructional videos

Each video is downloadable and yours to keep forever. Plus, you get lifetime access to watch anytime online by login and password, so you don’t have to take up space on your computer. Accessible from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Sorry, we don't offer DVDs. Start right away, work at your own pace, and improve your time schedule.

Master Package

Includes

Rising Moon
138 minutes

Lobster Shack
140 minutes

Chicken Coop
120 minutes

The Master Package includes three full-length demonstrations. 

In "Rising Moon," Eric will demonstrate how to edit a scene to make a better and more interesting design. This is something every painter must learn to do. Nature is full of information, and you've got to know what to leave in and what to leave out of your finished painting.

In "Lobster Shack," he will explain his approach to painting buildings in the landscape. The emphasis will be on creating a strong design and strong light against dark patterns... something every good painting must have. He will emphasize simplifying his subject and talk about the importance of mark-making with your tools.

In "Chicken Coop" he will discuss basic linear perspective and how to use this to create believable buildings. He will also touch on value, color temperature, color harmony, and shape drawing (i.e., Seeing positive and negative color shapes.)

This complete package will provide you with the help and confidence needed to paint landscapes that have a poetic feel. These videos will inspire every artist no matter what their skill level. 

Premium Package

Includes

 

Lobster Shack
140 minutes

CHICKEN COOP
120 MINUTES

 

The Premium Package includes two full-length demonstrations. 

In "Lobster Shack," Eric will explain his approach to painting buildings in the landscape. The emphasis will be on creating a strong design and strong light against dark patterns... something every good painting must have. He will emphasize simplifying his subject and talk about the importance of mark-making with your tools.

In "Chicken Coop" he will discuss basic linear perspective and how to use this to create believable buildings. He will also touch on value, color temperature, color harmony, and shape drawing (i.e., Seeing positive and negative color shapes.)

These two videos will provide you with the help and confidence needed to paint landscapes that have a poetic feel. These videos will inspire every artist no matter what their skill level. 

Value Package

 
 

Includes

 

CHICKEN COOP
120 MINUTES

 

In this full-length video, Eric will discuss basic linear perspective and how to use this to create believable buildings. He will also touch on value, color temperature, color harmony, and shape drawing (i.e., Seeing positive and negative color shapes.)

This may be a budget-friendly package, but this information is invaluable and reaches far beyond its price.