Take your painting skills to the next level!

 

Scott W. Prior Reveals

The Techniques, Tools, and Tips he uses to

Paint Vibrant Cityscapes

 

Now you can capture the emotion, the energy, the people, and

the details that make street scenes a pleasure to paint…

and delightful for others to admire

 

From the first sketch to the final highlight, Scott generously shares his masterful techniques to help you become a better cityscape painter.

 

Scott divides his instructive and information packed studio painting demonstration into 6 parts…over 3 hours and 36 minutes of one-on-one

studio time with the artist.

 

In part 1, Introduction and Materials, you’ll discover:

 

• The exact paints and mediums Scott uses to create his signature “standard” color palette…so you can duplicate his work as he shows you how he mixes and creates his colors.

 

• Why he sometimes adds “experimental” colors to his paint palette…just for fun and to “break it up.”

 

• The exact brush type and manufacturer Scott prefers…including how to use the edge of the brush and the tip of the handle to add details to your paintings.

 

In part 2, Establishing the Drawing, Scott sketches the outlines and perspective of the painting…

 

• Using a small brush and thin dark paint…he shows you why using paint is better than using pencil or charcoal to sketch the forms of the painting.

 

• Setting the perspective and composition…Scott discusses “Setting up the puzzle – putting the pieces together.”

 

• Overlapping elements of the scene…the secret to creating more depth and perspective.

 

• Using lines and objects in the composition to create perspective…leading the eye of the viewer through the painting to the focal subject, what Scott calls the focal point of the painting.

 

In part 3, Setting the Stage – Darks and Simple Shapes, Scott gives instruction on…

 

• Using all parts of the paintbrush…even the tip of the handle.

 

• Painting the focal subject of the painting…saving the best for last.

 

• Separating buildings…using base color washes in slightly different hues.

 

• Setting up the background elements…before you set up the foreground elements.

 

• Harmonizing the color palette…a master tip from Scott that ties the color palette together.

 

• How to “push” paint onto just the tip of the brush…a technique required for accurately applying highlights and shadow.

 

• His secret for using white paint…and why Scott says using white paint is “like using salt in cooking.”

 

Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the studio demonstration are presented on a divided screen, showing the reference photograph, the artwork, and Scott’s palette simultaneously…allowing you to watch Scott mix and apply his paints as the artwork develops.

 

In part 4, Paint the Cars, Scott continues to build and fill in the secondary elements of the painting…

 

• Adding secondary objects that complete the street scene…detailing the cars, busses and taxis in the scene.

 

• Applying details to objects…painting tinted glass and adding dimension by adding points of “light.”

 

In part 5, Develop the Foreground, Scott continues to define and refine the details…

 

• In this section, Scott adds dimension to the painting foreground…adding reflections, highlights and shadows, and refining the streetscape color palette.

 

In part 6, Paint the Focal Point, Scott works on his favorite part of the painting…

 

• Painting the main subject…using color to show the sunlit and shadowed side of the trolley.

 

• Using highlight and shadow to reveal a curved form…Scott demonstrates how to mix colors to indicate dimension and shape.

 

• He continues to refine the painting…by correcting shapes and adding even more details.

 

• He shares his technique for adding details to the painting…look twice, leave a mark.

 

• Rendering people in the scene… Scott teaches, “this is not a portrait, just exaggerated stick people.”

 

• Watch as Scott finishes the painting…skillfully adding details to the focal point that create depth and texture.

 

• And his final touch to the painting…scratching in details that complete the scene.

 

As an extra bonus, we’ve included an interview with Scott W. Prior conducted by B. Eric Rhoads, Publisher of PleinAir, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Artists on Art Magazine.  Mr. Rhoads, who is also a painter, has known Scott W. Prior for over 16 years.

 

In this conversational “painter to painter” interview, Mr. Rhoads and Scott discuss…Scott’s career, his background, and his training advice for artists…

 

Scott talks about:

• His unusual career path…finding his passion in art school.

• People to study with…and it’s not just one.

• Developing your own style…while learning from others.

• His belief that “drawing is the fundamental skill for everything.”

• The importance of mentors – living and dead!

• Attending workshops…to see how others work, what colors they use and their individual techniques.

• How to develop your own style…great advice from Scott W Prior and B. Eric Rhoads.

 

• What Scott wants you to know…He’s willing to help others with their art careers – that’s what makes him such a good teacher.

 

Finally, Scott reflects on his career and what he thinks it takes to become a recognized professional artist…

 

• The Artists Journey

  • “Work hard…you’ve got to put in the work.”

  • Spend the time “doing it” …you’ve got to practice.

  • When you’re not painting or drawing…you should be thinking about it!

  • Be open and learn…from all your experiences

 

• Constantly recharge your inner artist.

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