Art Views Issue Six. Mary and Ann

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1 Art Views Issue Six Mary and Ann Welcome to our sixth issue of our newsletter. If you did not receive the first four informative issues, go to our website at and download. We ve been busy working up our new book called Focus on Colour. We will debut the book at the Society of Decorative Painter s National Convention in Indy June. Come see us at booth #525. You can order your book online at for only $11.95! See the exciting projects on page 2. We hope that you are following our series in PaintWorks Magazine. If you are missing any of the lessons, back issues will be available June 20th as packets: Crocks (Neutrals) Hollyhocks (Red) Blue Toile (Blue) Lucious Lemons (Yellow) Harvest on a Cornicopia (Orange) Hydranga and Leaves (Yellow-Green) Still Life on a Tea Dispenser (Blue-Green) Grape Study (Red and Blue Violet) Drips, Drops and Puddles (Study lesson) Victorian Pansies (Red and Yellow Orange) Leaves (Monochromatic Colour Scheme) Go to our website at for ordering information! The above piece is from our new book - details on page 2! Kingslan & Gibilisco 920 S. 107 Ave #102 Omaha NE Voice & Fax: painting@kingslan.com

2 Updates and Ideas Just Released: Focus on Colour! Learn Colour Theory and How to Paint These Projects in Genesis or Oils! Are You an Oil Teacher? Second chance!!! 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 [Abstract art is] a product of the untalented, sold by the unprincipled to the utterly bewildered. Al Capp ( )

3 Tips and Techniques What is the new Genesis Glazing Gel? The new Glazing Gel is a great product! When you used the Glazing Medium, you had to respect a 40%-60% ratio extender to paint otherwise the paint would not dry. The new Gel eliminates this problem. The traditional oil painter can now lay down a film of extender and work paint into that layer. We have taken it a step father and created our own set of Permasols (Glazing Oils). How? On your palette mix Gel and paint about half and half. Put the mix in a Genesis jar and mark it as a glazing colour. Suggested colours to create glazing mixes are: Ultramarine Blue, Genesis Yellow, Black, Raw Sienna, Quinacradone Crimson, Diarylide Yellow and Genesis Red. Now you have your own set of glazing colours. Can you use your traditional oil brushes with Genesis? You may use your oil painting brushes with Genesis. Just be sure to wash them out throughly with a degreaser-type soap such as Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. Dry and the brushes are ready to go. How do you convert a design written in oils to Genesis? Just about everything remains same except for the names of the colours and the drying procedure. Bobby and Neal Pearcy s TSC book does a great job of converting colours either through a visual reference or by name. ( We use just seven colours so the conversion is easy: Cad Yellow is Genesis Yellow, Cad Red is Genesis Red, Alizarin Crimson is Quin Crimson. The rest of the colours share the same name. Oils dry through oxidization and can take up to two years to chemically dry. Genesis paints chemically dry in 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the paint and the surface. Inspirational Thoughts for the Month Painting is an attempt to come to terms with life. There are as many solutions as there are human beings. George Tooker Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. Henry Ward Beecher ( ), Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit, 1887 To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. Joseph Chilton Pearce Creativity is...seeing something that doesn t exist already. You need to find out how you can bring it into being and that way be a playmate with God. Michele Shea I passionately hate the idea of being with it, I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time. Orson Welles ( ) Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso ( ) Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. Pablo Picasso ( ) There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun. Pablo Picasso ( ) Art is either plagiarism or revolution. Paul Gauguin ( )

4 Special Offers Both Offers Available Online at kingslan.com Kingslan & Gibilisco Genesis Decorative Art Kit Offer With any K & G Genesis Paint Kit, you will receive a set of our brushes FREE - 14 brushes - 4 blenders, 4 mops and 6 filbert with a retail of $79.99! A special bonus - receive our lesson Blending Secrets of Master. Total savings of $100!!!!! Included in our kit: White, Genesis Yellow and Red, Quinacradone Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Pthalo 5, Drying Gun, Glazing and Thinning Medium, Tips and Video Fabulous Brush Offer Already have the kit? See offer below! We have switched manufacturers! We are pleased to announce that Royal/Langnickle is our new manufacturer or our mops and filberts. We are also now Royal Ambassadors. Our brush filament has not changed. The handle now has a comfort grip. Best of all - the brushes are now lower in price - that does not happen often! We no longer have our blenders but are using and endorsing Royal s Majestic line of flats. This ad offers all of our brushes (4 mops and 6 filberts) along with 4 of the Majestic Blenders for $29.99 plus 6.50 shipping and handling. Get your set today! Yes, send me the Genesis Kit and free brush kit for $110 plus $6.50 shipping and handling (a savings of $100) International Customers please add $15.00 additional for shipping Yes, send me the Kingslan & Gibilisco Royal Brush Offer for $ $6.50 shipping and handling (a savings of $40) International Customers please add $10.00 additional for shipping Send to: Name Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Address Phone Number Mail to: Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts, 920 South 107 Ave #102, Omaha NE 68114

5 Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts 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. There are several restaurants and shops within walking distance for your evening meal. 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! The Beautiful Park Inn Hotel 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!

6 Class Schedule Day Time Medium Instructor Fee/class Mondays 7:00-9:00 Acrylics Sharon Larson $6.50 Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 Acrylics Kathy White $6.50 *Wednesdays 5:00-6:15 Drawing Mary Gibilisco $5.50 Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 Genesis Oils Shirley Hutchison $8.00 Thursdays 9:30-11:00 Acrylics Kathy White $6.50 Thursdays 7:00-9:00 Acrylics Kathy Hill $6.50 *resumes in the Fall Weekly Studio Classes Would you like to join us for a seminar or class? Send a 50% deposit to our studio, fax in your credit card information (see page 9) or register on our web site at Saturday Class Schedule taught by Mary Kingslan Gibilisco, BFA, CDA August 2 and September 6, 2003 Victorian Pansy on an Oval Canvas 9:00-5:00 each session $30.00 per session November 1 and 15, 2003 Blue and White China 9:00-5:00 each session $30.00 per session Announcing: Kingslan & Gibilisco's New Book! Tentative 2004 Saturday Schedule January 3 February 7 March 6 April 24 May 1 June 4-6 (Gardener s Still Life - pictured at right) August 7 November Classes: 9:00-5:00 each session $35.00 per session

7 2003 Omaha, NE Seminars Weekend Workshop: Rolling Pin Still Life $210 July 11-13, 2003 Back-to-back with the Flower Study Seminar This painting will teach the method behind still life items such as ceramic, glass, cloth, fruit, etc. and the theory behind each such as value control, texture, shines, shadows, drafting techniques and colour harmony. Flower Study Seminar $350 July 15-19, 2003 From on Focus on Realistic Roses book, we will teach flower theory. Explore every type of flower from the rose to the daisy. Teaching Decorative Art Level I $275 July 21-25, 2003 Become an Ann Kingslan Accredited Teacher! This series teaches you how to paint in this method and then teach this method. You will learn surface preparation, how to mix value scales, proper paint application and blending, glazing, staining, antiquing, varnish, and shadow work. Level II and III build on this seminar. Weekend Workshop: Complementary Daylilies $210 September 12-14, 2003 Back-to-back with Colour Sense This painting will teach the method behind painting light flowers on a dark background. Learn how to paint raspberries as well! Colour Sense Training Seminar $350 September 16-20, 2003 Our most popular seminar is based on a concept developed by Ann and Mary. Several months prior to the seminar, the student receives two line drawings and the rules of the game guidelines. At home, the design is developed to the best of the student s ability. The piece is then analyzed through before and after slides. During class, the student receives a personal summary of strengths and weaknesses as well as on going assistance in the finishing touches. The seminar also consists of lectures, demos and exercises such as colour harmony, creativity enhancement skills, glass theory, shadow workshop, perspective and personal requests.

8 2003 Omaha, NE Seminars Colour Mixing and Theory $350 October 14-18, 2003 Weekend Workshop: Colour Theory Still Life $210 October 10-12, 2033 Back-to-back with Colour Mixing and Theory This piece is poly chromatic so you will learn to mix a value scale for every colour on the colour wheel. A great introduction to colour theory. Spend a day and a half on pure colour theory. Then spend three and a half days on the application of your new found knowledge. The wreath is also a colour wheel! This piece is poly chromatic so you will learn to mix a value scale for every colour on the colour wheel. A great introduction to colour theory. Guest Teacher Class Schedule 2003 Janelle Johnson Coloured Pencils $100/seminar visit Janelle s New Web site at: Karen Hubbard Animals in Acrylic $55/day July October Johnnie Liliedahl $450 November 4-8, 2003 By popular demand, we are hosting a Johnnie Lilidahl a five day seminar November 4-8, Paint your own Waterhouse of the Lady of Shallot reproduction using the grisaille method of gray underpainting followed by tonal washes. As one of our students stated, Johnnie is so knowledgeable and has changed my way of approaching a painting.

9 2004 Teaching Engagements Dates Subject Location Jan Level II Hearthspun, Mississauga Ontario Jan Feb. 1 TBA Hot Springs, SD Contact: jbiever@gwtc.net Feb Creative Painting Convention Las Vegas, NV members.aol.com/vegaspaint/ March 9-13 Colour Theory Fergie s, Tampa FL March Level II Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $275 March Colour Sense Training Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $350 April Coloured Pencils with J Johnson Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $110 May SDP Convention Phoenix AZ for more information go to: June Brass, Glass & Other Shiny Objects Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $350 July Dutch Old Master Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $350 July Coloured Pencils with J Johnson Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $110 August 9-14 HOOT Convention Columbus OH August Level III Hearthspun, Mississauga Ontario Sept Level III Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $275 Sept Peggy Stogdill Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $260 Sept Oct 2 Design Principles & Elements Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $350 October Coloured Pencils with J Johnson Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $110 October Colour Theory with Ann Painter s Paradise, Wilmington DE October Projects TBA NC Chapter November 9-13 Trompe L oeil Seminar Kingslan Studio, Omaha NE $350 Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Art Studio is now an Authorized Genesis Studio. This designation means that we can now train artists to be Authorized Genesis Artisans. Previously, artists would need to attend an event sponsored by Genesis. We are working closely with Jan Scheurman MDA, Education Director so that our program parallels the Genesis program. Now this same designation can be earned at our studio by taking any of our 2, 3 or 5 seminars! See our full seminar schedule.

10 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, and recommendation of your teaching services. 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

11 Newsletter Lesson Plan-Bread Still Life Paint: Kingslan & Gibilisco Genesis Art Kit Kingslan Brushes by Royal #0 Mop #1 Mop #4 Filbert #8 Filbert #10 Filbert #3/0 Spotter #5/0 Liner Miscellaneous Supplies: Gray Graphite paper DecoArt Acrylic Dove Gray Preparing the Painted Surface: Paint with DecoArt Dove Gray. Apply two coats of paint using a fine pore roller brush or a soft bristle brush. When this coat of paint is warm to the touch, it is dry enough to give it a final sanding. Apply the final coat of paint as follows: In order to achieve the desired eggshell finish, use the roller brush for the final coat. Fill the roller with paint by moving it back and forth through the edges of the puddle of paint on the palette. Do not overfill the roller. Roll in all directions without lifting the roller. Continue to roll in all directions until the surface feels dry or you begin to feel resistance. This step is important! If you see any bubbles in the paint, continue to roll. Pick out any impurities immediately! Do not allow them to dry into the surface. For best results, a painted surface should cure for three to four hours, preferably overnight. The surface may be lightly buffed with a piece of a brown paper grocery sack. If it still feels rough, use 220 grit sandpaper. Always wipe with the tack cloth after sanding. Mixing Formulas Formulae for mixing is given throughout this lesson. You will find that the mixes for the hue are given first. This is followed by a colour that will raise or lower the value. Once the value and colour are mixed, the next addition usually is meant to either brighten or dull the colour. Finally, a colour may need to be mixed into the pile that will adjust the temperature. Stage One Enamel Bread Box Rims Paint the rims with Black. Highlight where indicated on the Value Placement chart with Light mix. Main Portion of Bread Box Medium: TW + Blk + RS Light: Medium + TW Dark: Medium + Blk Bread Medium: Dark: Light: RS + BU + Lt Gray from Bread Box BU Medium + Lt Gray Palette Set up and mixing How to use the value placement guides Each object is placed using 1, 2 or 3 steps. The first step is the form, the second and third are embellishments. Value Placement Guide These guides are illustrated throughout this lesson and will show how to create the form of each object. The light source is from the upper right, slightly in front. The light areas will be on the right and above the center line. The dark areas will be on the left and become gradually darker as the object recedes from the light.

12 Newsletter Lesson Butter Crock Medium: Light: Dark: TW + UB + BU Medium + TW Medium + Blk (add UB if too dull) Towel Use same mixes as bread box but add a slight amount of RS Crock Plate Medium: Light: Dark: RS + BU + TW (add a touch of Y if too dull) Medium + TW + RS Medium + BU Spatters Extend out the dark value with Genesis Thinning Medium. If too prominent, blot with a single ply of tissue.

13 Stage Two Dry the first stage. Lettering on Bread Box and Handle Place lettering in Black. Blot and mop to soften. Butter Paddle Use the Bread value scale Stage Three In this final stage, the shines, shadows and details are added. Additional applications may be required to achieve the most effective shadows. Dry the painting when it appears that no additional paint may be added without digging. Shines Shines are light gray + TW except for the crockery plate. These shines are accomplished with a light brown mix of TW + RS> Butter Base coat with RS + Y Highlight with Y Shadows Thin black with Genesis Glazing Gel. Create the shadows as diagrammed using the glaze black. With opaque black, deepen the shadows where the objects touch the objects touch each other or the background. Linework on Towel and Crock UB + BU + Lt Gray or TW Blot and mop if necessary

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