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1 Art Views Issue Thirteen We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. -Aristotle Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts Serving the Art Community since 1972 Exciting Newsletter Contents New! Six Online Courses Ask Ann and Mary Column Teacher and Student Promotions Free Lesson - How to Paint a Red Rose Paintings for Sale - A Benefit for SDP 2008 Omaha Studio & On-the-Road Seminar Schedule I dream a lot. I do more painting when I m not painting. It s in the subconscious. ::: Andrew Wyeth ::: Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ::: Scott Adams ::: Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new. ::: Og Mandino ::: O great creator of being grant us one more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives. ::: Jim Morrison :::

2 Ask Ann & Mary Advice Column Updates I want to finish a piece I started in traditional oils with Genesis - is this possible? You can coat your painting with a product called Magic Metallic Matte Sealer. Let this air dry then paint over the sealer. If the surface can take the heat, this sealer will act as a barrier between the oil and the Genesis. My mop gets full of paint but I don t want to clean it while painting as it takes forever to dry - any tips? I always seem to need to reduce or enlarge a line drawing but am so bad at math - what do you do? We use a Proportion Wheel tool. The inside ring is the size you have and the outside ring is the size you want. The little window tells you the amount of the reduction necessary. Just set your copier to the size or tell the print shop. I run my mop through the hand sanitizer ($1 at the Dollar Tree--comparable to Purell and Dial). Takes out all the color and it is dry and ready almost instantly. A tip from Linda McFadden: Here is a tip the neurologist gave me. Do not sit for more than 30 minutes in one position, set a timer he says. Then get up, move around and stretch, neck, arms, legs. The following products mentioned in this column are available online at Magic Mettalic Matte Sealer Signature Line of Mop Brushes Proportion Wheel Need Books, Packets, Genesis Products or Royal Langnickel Brushes for Classes? We carry the full line of Genesis and Royal Brushes! Download a catalog at We love to work with home studios or small shops!

3 Teacher and Student Promotions Are you teaching at an upcoming convention? As a benefit to current and past students or correspondence students we are offering space on our website. Send.jpg files (no larger than 275x275) to our address along with your name, website, and contact information. We will only list those who submit so don t delay! Our address is: painting@kingslan.com Are You a Traditional Oil or Genesis Teacher? We are adding to our website a listing of teachers who currently teach in either Genesis or traditional oils. Would you like to listed? Send us via your information including contact information, teaching location and qualifications. The list will be updated quarterly. We are constantly asked Who teaches oils in my area? and this will give the answer. We will have a separate listings for Kingslan Accredited Teachers and Genesis Authorized Artisans. Help us spread the word as to who teaches where! We will only list those who submit so don t delay! Our address is: painting@kingslan.com Ann & Mary to teach at SDP May 2008 in Tampa Below are the projects Ann and Mary are teaching at Society of Decorative Painters in Tampa - May Go to to register! History of Trompe L oeil Instructor Mary Gibilisco Wednesday 2-6 Colour Theory Instructor Ann Kingslan Friday 8-5

4 Kingslan & Gibilisco Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Updated Seminar Information Seminar Philosophy and Content Each seminar is patterned after the Old World Art Academies. The student learns the academic principles and techniques by duplicating the work of the Teacher/Master. The studies or projects are formulated to stress a particular area of study and all teaching and painting is directed toward that end. The student may work in traditional oils, acrylics, or Genesis heat set oils. Ann and Mary teach using traditional oil methods with the Genesis paints. Our Omaha, Nebraska Professional Studio The only prerequisite to study with Ann and Mary is a desire to increase your knowledge and painting skills. While the Decorative Art Level Teaching Seminars are directed toward those wishing to learn how to teach or to improve their teaching methods, it is also excellent for students who wish to learn the Ann Kingslan Method from the very beginning. We are the only studio that can grant students the title of Genesis Authorized Artisan. Take any of our 3-5 day seminars and you will be an Authorized Artisan. Lodging and Meals Our students are housed at newly remodeled hotel, The Park Inn, which is directly across the parking lot from our decorative art studio. Our students receive a highly discounted rate of $70 per night. The hotel has a complimentary breakfast while we provide a full lunch each day. The hotel has a full service restaurant and there are several restaurants and shops within walking distance for your evening meal. The Beautiful Park Inn Hotel How Do I Get to the Omaha Seminars? The seminar studio and hotel is right off Interstate I-680. If you fly into Omaha, there is a low cost shuttle between the hotel and airport. Omaha boasts excellent airfare rates due to the central location and airlines such as Midwest Express and Southwest. All airlines fly into Omaha. Studio Our professional studio is ideal for the seminar student. Each student has onehalf of a 5 foot table. The lighting is excellent! Ann and Mary have 90 of their decorative art adorning every available surface. We have added a video monitor system to our studio. Now there truly is no bad seat. The two 25 monitors are positioned at 7 feet above the floor on opposite ends of the studio teaching room. We are able to zoom in on small areas so now the student misses nothing! Our students could not be more excited or appreciative. Sign Me Up! Send in the registration form with a 50% deposit to 920 South 107 Ave #102, Omaha NE 68114, call or fax or visit us online at: Sign up for a learning experience unparalleled in the decorative art field!

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7 Cruisin Again with Mary & Ann We will sail on Carnival s Legend from Tampa, FL. The cost of the cruise, including 2 and 1/2 days of painting with Ann/Mary will be $1075* for an inside cabin. If you wish to bring a non painter with you, that cruise is $800* for an inside cabin. Upgrades for ocean view and balcony cabins are available. Sailing October 28 - November 4, 2007 Arrive Depart Sunday Tampa 4:00 PM Monday At SEA Tuesday, Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Wednesday, Cozumel 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Thursday, Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Friday, Costa Maya 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday AT SEA Sunday Tampa 8:00 AM

8 Paintings Available for Purchase Go to for details - a benefit for SDP

9 Kingslan & Gibilisco Correspondence Courses Which seminars are available through correspondence? At the present time, the Decorative Art Levels I, II and III and the Dutch Old Master Series are currently available as correspondence courses. Others may be added in the future. The Decorative Art courses may be taken out of order but this is not advised. Is there a time limit on when the course must be completed? There is no time limit. How is the student evaluated? The student receives manuals, photos and colour match swatches. The student paints the study pieces to the best of his or her ability. Then pieces are mailed back and are then carefully evaluated by Ann and Mary. A complete written critique is sent to the student. If necessary, the student adjusts the pieces and then sends them back to Ann and Mary. A final evaluation is completed and the pieces are returned to the student. What are the benefits on these courses? Upon completion of the courses, you will be a knowledgable, fully Accredited Ann Kingslan Instructor. This entitles you to additional discounts on wholesale orders, completion certificates, newsletters, listing on the gallery section and teaching secion on our website. What is the cost of each course? The cost of each Decorative Art course is $275 and the Dutch Old Master Series is $200 (US Dollars). The student pays the shipping to Ann and Mary. Ann and Mary pay the shipping back to the student in the United States. Due to the high cost of shipping to Japan the cost of the course is $375 for the Decorative Art Series. What is the cost of the wood surfaces? The wood surfaces are approximately $60-$80 (plus shipping) per course and will be delivered directly to the student. The student may order this wood from Kingslan & Gibilisco Seminars or may provide their own wood. How do I sign up? Fill out the seminar registration form and mail it, fax or to Kingslan & Gibilisco Seminars with the proper fees. You may sign up online at Seminar or Correspondence Course Registration Form Name Address City State Zip Daytime Phone address Seminar or Correspondence Course Title(s) Each correspondence course registration must be accompanied by the full course fee. Seminars registration must be accompanied by 1/2 of the seminar fee. Make check payable to Kingslan & Gibilisco Seminars. VISA/MC/DISC/AMEX is accepted. Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts 920 South 107 Avenue #102 Omaha, NE (402) (voice and 24 hour fax) painting@kingslan.com

10 Kingslan & Gibilisco Weekly Studio Schedule Sign up at: or call South 107 Avenue (107 & North of Pacific) Omaha NE Day Time Medium Instructor Fee/class Mondays 7:00-9:00 Acrylics Patty Vinal $6.50 Tuesday 5:45-8:15 Genesis Oils Mary Gibilisco $8.00 Wednesday 9:00-11:30 Beginner Genesis Oils Lucy Hartman $8.00 Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 Acrylics Patty Vinal $6.50 Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 Kid s Class Lucy Hartman $ includes supplies Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 Genesis Oils Shirley Hutchison $8.00 Thursdays 9:30-11:00 Acrylics Kathy White $6.50 Thursdays 5:30-7:30 Coloured Pencils Shirley Hutchison $8.00 Join our local classes at anytime - our talented instructors will take you to the next level of your personal artistic growth! Meet Our Instructors: Lucy Hartman. Lucy has had a life long interest in art and took many classes throughout grade school, high school and college. She began to take classes from Ann Kingslan in 1988 and then to teach at the studio becoming an Ann Kingslan Certified Teacher, and later a Certified Genesis Instructor. She also taught children s classes while living in central Nebraska. Lucy s primary medium is Genesis Heat Set Oils, but she is also proficient in drawing, oils and coloured pencil. She enjoys and has taught many other media as well including collage, watercolour, pastels, stamping and paper arts, acrylics and clay. Shirley Hutchison is an Ann Kingslan Certified Teacher and an award winning authorized Genesis Instructor. She has been teaching painting since Her initial experience was with acrylic paints beginning in She has taken classes from many nationally known artists including Karen Hubbard, Debbie Cole, Audrey Bettin, Janelle Johnson, Jill McFarlane, Janelle Johnson and Carolyn Bacon. Her oil painting experience began with a class taught through the local guild, Omaha Guild of Decorative Artists. From there, she decided to pursue oil painting further. She started taking classes and seminars from Mary Gibilisco and Ann Kingslan, earning the designation of Ann Kingslan Certified Teacher. Shirley continues to take classes to expand her knowledge and experience. Shirley taught acrylic classes classes for many years through Ye Olde Craft Shop and Homespun Keepsakes. After becoming a Kingslan Certified Teacher, she began teaching oil classes using the Genesis Artist Colors. She currently teaches at the Kingslan Gibilisco Decorative Studio. Kathy White I have always been a crafter, but about 11 years ago I was talked into taking an acrylic class with a friend at Homespun keepsakes was hooked! I began teaching at Homespun 5 years ago and from there went to Kingslan & Gibilisco Studio. I continue to take classes when I can from 'big brushes' like Mary Gibilisco, Debbie Cole, Mary Owens, Karen Hubbard and Heidi England. There is always more to learn! I have dabbled in oils but acrylics remain my first love. I enjoy sharing ideas with all of my students and hope that I will someday be able to do more with design My firm belief is that if you could color between the lines in grade school you CAN learn to do decorative painting; it is just a matter of practice, practice, practice. I have been lucky to have a great family that is supportive and allow me time to play in my paint room. I also have 4 wonderful grandchildren who love to play in Grandma's paint room and are a true inspiration because they have no fear of color. Patty Vinal I'm a born and bred Omaha, Nebraskan and love living in this very friendly City. I've been married to my very supportive husband Mike for 33 years this year and raised our 3 boys and adopted 4 girls. Needing an outlet, I found a shop nearby that taught "Tole". Knowing I could never afford to buy the artwork I wanted I signed up for classes. I've been painting since January of 1989, that makes it an official 16 years! I've taught at several shops in Omaha and Colorado as well as my Home Studio for a year before moving back to Omaha. I was fortunate enough to take classes at "The Tole Hut" in Denver for a number of years where I learned Rosemaling and Stroke Roses in Oils. Since moving back I've come to love Genesis paints starting with Shirley Hutchingson's beginning classes. Now I love taking from Mary and Ann as often as possible. I still love painting in Acrylics as well. Strokework in any form is my favorite thing to do. Just about everything can be improved when using strokes, even basecoating. I also believe you can achieve a high level of accomplishment when using the modern mediums now available. I hope I can give as much as I have been given with skill and patience, and am looking forward to teaching again Learning Opportunites

11 Kingslan & Gibilisco Online Classes For only $14.95, view the lesson online and paint along with your full color lesson! When your payment is received you will receive an with your login and password. Access to the online class is for 30 days starting when you receive your password. Teacup Still Life Use of the Safe-T Compass Brush loading and blending How to create a proper value scale for each object Explanation of light source and eye level Creating the look of porcelain and gold Lemons & Flow Blue China Still Life Proper surface preparation Trace and prove a design for symmetry Brush loading and blending How to create a proper value scale for each object Explanation of light source and eye level Glazing Drawing, Shading & Shadows video. Learn 1 and 2 point perspective Learn how to correct linear perspective mistakes Explore ellipses at all eye levels and how to use an ellipse template Learn to draw complicated shapes using cubes and spheres Learn the characteristics of shadows and how to plot out shadows Examine paintings to determine the eye level and perspective Learn to Mix Color and How Value Creates Form How do Ann & Mary create all of the different values, intensities & colors using only 9 colors? How can you create the illusion of space and volume in a painting? How can you become independent of pre-mixed colors? Sign up and pay online and receive a 25 minute video lesson, for Genesis or Oils and a pdf file that includes a full lesson (line drawing, instructions, photos and color swatches)

12 Kingslan & Gibilisco Online Classes How to Paint a Pink Rose Sign up and pay online and receive a 25 minute video lesson, for Genesis or Oils and a pdf file that includes a full lesson (line drawing, instructions, photos and color swatches) What a great online lesson - I have watched it several times. This is a great idea. I know that you will do well with this. I will share your site with my friends, and I know the word will spread. Arlene, Stockton, CA From SDP: Learn to Paint a Peeled Orange Still Life A video class taught by Mary Kingslan Gibilisco CDA, BFA Noted artist Mary Kingslan Gibilisco presents full instructions for painting her serenely beautiful Peeled Orange Still Life from the very first brush strokes through the finishing touches. You ll also be able to download in PDF form, a lesson packet that includes: written instructions placement guides color swatches photo of the piece full color step-by-step of the water drop lesson conversion list for either Winsor & Newton or Archival Oil This online class begins Monday, September 10, 2007, and will be available for purchase through Tuesday, October 9. Presented as a one-hour video in three parts, the lesson is available to SDP members for $20 ($30 for non members). Sign up at

13 How to Paint a Red Rose by Kingslan & Gibilisco cabinet available at

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15 Your Free Lesson: How to Paint a Red Rose Preparation The masonite insert panel background is applied with a fine foam roller brush with acrylic DecoArt Russett. Apply three coats of the acrylic then sand lightly with a paper bag. Red Rose To create a vibrant red rose the value scale must progress through the colour wheel. As colours on a value scale become lighter the colour or value must become warmer and brighter as compared to the value below it. As a colour becomes darker on a value scale, the colour becomes duller and cooler as compared to the value above it. Therefore, the values must progress from the medium value of red to red orange, orange, yellow orange in the light values. Then the scale follows the colour wheel in the opposite direction. The scale creates the dark from red violet to violet and finally to blue violet Using the value scale in this manner allows the rose to stay dark red and not become chalky (bleached out in appearance) or muddy (brownish and dull) in the dark areas. If white were added in the light areas, the rose would go pinkish and dull. If black or brown were added to the dark areas, the rose would appear as if it were dying. It is difficult to maintain the clarity of colour when working with a red scale. When the dark values touch the light values, the colour neutralizes as it is blended. Therefore, it is imperative that the values are applied and blended one at a time and in sequence. In other words, do not place all of the values and blend. The same sequence must be respected when layering accents tints and adjustments. Rose Value Scale Medium: R + RS Low Light: R Light: R + Y High Light: Light + Y High Dark: Medium + QC Dark: HD + QC Low Dark: QC + UB Increase lights and darks Light =... Medium = M Dark = //// Low Dark = xxxxx Add tints and accents

16 Morning Glory, Filler Flowers and Wild Roses Create the morning glory and wild roses using the same value scale as the red rose. In order to make these flowers recede away from the center of interest rose, neutralize each of the red values with a small amount of green (complement of red) in each of the values. Use the lower values of the scale to make the flowers recede even more. Background Place the background according to the placement guide below. This should appear as a glow from back behind the main grouping of flowers. Initial value placement Increase lights and darks streak with RV + Black Add tints and accents Leaves Leaves are the support system for the flowers in life as well as in painting. Leaves must never be more vibrant nor more interesting than the flowers. However, leaves should be varied from each other in hue, tone, and value. Artistic license may be taken when coloring leaves as well as designing leaves. Emphasis is given to flowers through contrast in the leaves. Place cool tones close to warm tones; place light values close to dark values. Recede leaves and minimize emphasis by parallel placement; i.e., cool next to cool, warm next to warm, dark next to dark. etc. Use these mixtures in combination. No leaf should be entirely cool; add some warm tones. No leaf should be entirely warm; add some cool tones. Advancing and important leaves will be more vibrant and will show a wider contrast range of values. Receding leaves will be duller and show a closer contrast range of values. Temperature can create contrast. Use warm against warm, and cool against cool in order to recede into the background or connect with the neighboring flower. Use warm against cool in order to pull forward, emphasize or contrast with the neighboring flower, area, or background. The veins, spots, holes, and interesting details may be added after the leaf is dry. Basic or Natural Leaf Scale Mix a value scale of grey using black and white. The scale should range from a value 2 to a value 8 (see chart on page 28).Another option is to use the Genesis Value Scale of Grey. If you mix your own, there should be at least 7 different values. Now add a small amount of Y to each portion to shift the scale to the green side. The lower values should be quieter (duller in intensity) than the lighter portions. Split the value scale into four equal portions. There should now be 28 portions of paint.

17 Warm Leaf Scale To one of the value scales of green, create a warm leaf value scale by adding YO to the lighter values and BU to the darker values. The addition of BU will dull the dark values if they become too bright. If any of the values become too grey, add Y to the pile. Cool Leaf Scale To the third value scale of green, create a cool leaf value scale by adding UB to each pile. If any of the values become too intense with the blue, neutralize with BU. Red or Dull Leaf Scale To the final value scale, create rich browns by adding YO to the lighter values and RV + BU to the darker values. Add R if any the mixes become too intense or bright Add Y if any of the mixes become too dull. Add side and center veins with dark green. Add highlight in the center of the veins wherethey cross over the light area of the leaf. Add tints and accents Initial value placement of a standard leaf (see page 7 for code explanation) Center of Wild Rose Base the center with CY5. Add the dark section with CY3. Add a low dark area with CY2. Add a highlight of CY8. Blend by pouncing so that the center has texture. Finishing of the Cabinet Finish the cabinet by painting the entire cabinet with DecoArt Russett. Antique the cabinet with a mix of RV + Blk. Thin the paint with the Thinning Medium respecting the 40%-60% ratio (review page 4). Increase lights and darks

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