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Ever wanted to paint a mural but just don't know where to start? Learn the essentials for mural painting in this free online painting lesson about mural painting taught by an expert artist.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Basic things you need to know in order to paint a wall mural from supplies to techniques; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
History of fresco wall mural painting and about the style and how it has impacted the art of wall murals; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
History of French wall mural painting dating back to the 14th century; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
The evolution of wall mural painting with the popularity of acrylic paint in the 1950s; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
The three styles of paintings possible for your wall mural: realistic, stylized and abstract; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
Planning your wall mural painting project by sketching it our on paper before you start; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
After you have your sketch, you want to create a color model to show the final product; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How the vanishing point determines the perspective of your entire wall mural; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
Transferring your sketch to the actual wall in preparation for painting via projection, freehand or grid; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How light sources are important as they create all of the highlights and lowlights for your mural; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How light also creates shadows and why they're important for your wall mural painting; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How light and shadow are the keys to making a wall mural look realistic; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How the organization of shapes in your mural will keep the viewer's attention and using a value sketch; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How composition controls the flow of the viewer's experience with your wall mural; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How a room full of furniture will affect the composition of your wall mural painting; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
Adding highlights and contrast techniques for your wall mural painting; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
How to preserve your wall mural painting using a sealant with varnish or spray sealant; learn this and more in this free online painting video about wall murals taught by expert artist Ian Loveall.
Feeling hemmed in by the drab walls in your living room? Bored with those same old posters and prints? Wish you were some place else when you sit down on the sofa to enjoy that glass of wine? Well why not add a palm-covered Jamaica beach or the rolling hills of an Italian vineyard to your mundane living space! With a wall mural you can conquer space and time to bring a scenic vista from anyplace you like into your very own home. Watch a knight joust outside of your veranda or an epic battle on Mount Olympus take place above your lazy-boy. Or simply recreate your favorite sunset from your last vacation. Anything is possible with a wall mural!
In this series of painting lesson videos, our professional artist Ian Loveall takes you from the planning stage to the execution of the masterpiece for your wall. He begins with an overview of murals in art history, including early frescos and French Rococo murals. Then he gets down to business, telling you how to transfer your small sketch to the wall. You will learn about basic art concepts as creating light sources and vanishing points, as well as what colors will work best for your wall project. Not sure how to create a believable shadow in a painting? Wondering how to ensure that your art is around as long as you are? Ian covers all of this and more in our extensive mural painting series.
Ian Loveall Ian Loveall was raised on the Central Coast of California in a charming little town called Paso Robles. He began drawing as soon as he could hold a crayon, and hasn’t stopped since. As a child, he studied drawing with Deborah Kunic, a professional artist and family friend. With her expertise for guidance and California’s beautiful Central Coast for inspiration, Ian had plenty to keep him busy in his sketchbook! <p> At the age of 14, Ian moved with his family to Valencia in Southern California. It was here that Ian met and studied with Jay Wegter, a professional watercolorist who taught Ian a technique called ‘en plein air,’ or ‘to paint directly from nature.’ During this period, Ian fell in love with landscape painting and decided to pursue art as a profession. He began teaching private drawing classes and enrolled in the art program at the College of the Canyons. It was here that Ian began his first mural.dkdk
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