I find myself just as eager to learn better painting techniques and ways of getting that elusive gem of an image on the canvas as anyone. That’s why I am excited to present this new video from professional artist Amery Bohling, Painting the Grand Canyon. It is 4 hours and 22 minutes of demonstration that can easily improve your skills in the time it takes to watch it … or as you paint along.
The Grand Canyon is a vast subject, to say the least. And you might think it is too hard to tackle.
Too big … too overwhelming.
But it is simply not the case. I can assure you right now that the way Amery breaks this painting process down is nothing short of genius. Even better, the approach she shares with you in the video will definitely apply to absolutely anything you want to paint.
That’s the real beauty of this video. If you follow along and do as Amery does … I guarantee you will be a better painter — with a clearer picture of what you want to accomplish — by the time this video is over. Let me give you some details…
What the Heck Is a "Notan?"
Amery starts her video by talking about a value sketch she makes before she starts. She calls it a "notan." Now, I painted for a long time and never heard that word. So what the heck is it?
Notan is a Japanese concept. The word means "light-dark balance" and is pronounced just like it looks: no tan.