THE CAPTAIN'S PORTRAIT
By Richard Schmid

The Captain's Portrait is an instruction video demonstrating the challenges of Alla Prima portrait painting. Filmed live before an audience of 300 spectators, Richard starts the demo as a beautiful monochrome rendering which ultimately evolves into a stunning full color bravura portrait. Throughout the process Richard narrates with kindly wit and a wealth of knowledge. A live Q & A session answers common questions and offers a truly inspirational closing.

NOVEMBER
Richard Schmid Paints the Landscape
Part One in a Four Part Series By Richard Schmid

NOVEMBER is the first in a four part series of landscape instruction videos addressing the various aspects and unique challenges of landscape painting. Working in the freezing cold and intermittent snowfalls of Vermont's early winter, Richard delivers his painting techniques with a great sense of humor as he deals with the elements. Special features include a Q & A session as well as a gallery of Richard Schmid's landscape paintings.

JUNE
Richard Schmid Paints the Landscape
Part Two in a Four Part Series
By Richard Schmid

JUNE, the second installment in the four part landscape instruction series, features two painting instruction sessions beginning with a very intense morning session of bright outdoor painting from life. The second painting session continues in Richard's studio with an aesthetic and technical analysis of the morning's work, and soon develops into a fascinating tour de force of palette knife and transparent wash painting combined.

MAY
Richard Schmid Paints the Landscape
Part Three in a Four Part Series
By Richard Schmid

MAY, the third installment in the four part landscape instruction series, joins Richard and friends as he deals with the task of painting with bright sunlight on his canvas. He then takes us to his studio to finish his painting. Along the way, enjoy and learn as the artist leads us through the landscape painting process with technical expertise, artistic virtuosity and thoughtful philosophy.

WHITE PINE
Richard Schmid Paints the Landscape
Part Four in a Four Part Series
By Richard Schmid

WHITE PINE, the final installment in the four part landscape instruction series, explores the use of modern technology and photos in painting. The advantages of using a computer instead of older methods are demonstrated in complete detail. As he paints, Richard Schmid explains about color harmony, design, edges, values. He demonstrates how he departs from the photograph then borrows elements from other images to reach his goal.

SEQUENTIAL SKETCHES & Short Film THE SECRET SQUINT
By Richard Schmid

SEQUENTIAL SKETCHES, a must for all who love to watch paintings unfold. Richard offers 70 of his works painted from life, many shown in sequences from beginning to end while Richard describes in detail how he created each painting. Special features include the award-winning bonus film: THE SECRET SQUINT starring Richard Schmid as a young artist who discovers magical painting powers with a secret squint.

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