During this production, you will see Dan's lively interchange between the artist and model to sustain the animated expression of the model throughout the duration of the work.

You will discover the principles and secrets in seeing the subject accurately and learn how to look for warm and cool tones to capture the most convincing effect of backlighting and luminosity in your paintings.

Dan describes the most important decisions that the artist needs to make at the outset of the painting, setting the stage for a very successful work.

While Dan demonstrates these principles in portrait painting, these same techniques apply to any other subject matter or medium as well, including landscape and still life painting.

Your creativity will come alive as you experience Daniel's enthusiasm as he shares his excitement that draws him to the essence of the subject.

Daniel will teach you how to see edges accurately and shares His concepts that help you create the most variety in your edge work, bringing visual power to your paintings.

You will see how every brushstroke is applied and gain a knowledge as to why it was applied.

Daniel shares his thoughts on how to choose the right materials to suit your personality and create your best works.