MATT SMITH


We're very excited to share with you
"Organizing The Complex" 
MAtt SMITh's new video series



What will you learn from these videos? 


 
  • Matt will show you how to choose values that align with the overall goal and purpose of the design

  • How to place big shapes for the power of simplicity

  • Learn how to strategically guide focus toward the focal point by implementing color temperature.

  • Creating mood with light and shadow patterns and more…

  • Explanation of his preferred materials, brushes, and painting surfaces

  • Matt’s mixing palette in oils lets you see precisely how he combines each color throughout the process

  • Matt also included the photo reference

Matt Smith is an accomplished artist specializing in American landscapes and a member of the distinguished Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA). With over 30 years of experience, Matt has perfected his craft and generously shares his expertise with others. In this new instructional video series, "Organizing The Complex & Owning Your Subject," Matt imparts a range of essential principles to help you recognize and capture the intricacies of any landscape you choose to paint. Each video commences with Matt scrutinizing his reference, offering insights into his thought process and overall approach to painting. Whether you're painting from real life or a photograph, these principles are universally applicable. If you're striving to produce more convincing landscape paintings, Matt's video series is an invaluable resource that will elevate your skills as an artist.

 

instructional videos

Each video is downloadable and yours to keep. Plus, you get lifetime access to watch online by login and password, so you don’t have to take up space on your computer. Fully accessible with closed captioning on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can search for relevant keywords and be directed to those specific parts of the video.


Organizing the Complex

Includes

 

Organizing the Complex
130 miNUTES

OWNing your subject
28 Minutes

 

These two videos will support your painting process from start to finish. We know you will be inspired to use these as valuable resources, no matter your skill level or choice of medium.

In "Organizing the Complex," Matt shares invaluable insights on designing organic forms in the majestic mountain waterfall scene. He emphasizes the importance of starting with substantial masses and refining key elements through editing. The video also covers the crucial aspects of guiding the viewer's attention, progressively incorporating details, and developing texture and edges. Plus, a comprehensive overview of Matt’s tools and palette.

In "Owning Your Subject," Matt discusses how an artist can make design changes to a series of landscape images to create a cohesive painting.