The E-packets from Art Apprentice Online contain step by step written instructions, line drawings, color photos, and step-by-step images and/or worksheets.  These e-packets are easy to download and do not involve shipping or postage.

All E-packests from Art Apprentice Online are painted using JansenArt Traditions Acrylic resin paint system. These designs are offered in any one of the three multimedia applications of the Traditions paint system: Acrylic, watercolor or Global Blending (oil emulation)

To find out more about the multi media possibilities of JansenArt Traditions Paints please visit the Multimedia link(under Studies) in the menu bar on the left.

January 2008 E-packets

December 2007 E-packets

November 2007 E-packets

E- packets and how they work - After ordering your packet/s and completing the transaction, you will be taken directly to the download page. As well you will receive an email confirmation of your purchase. You will have ample time to download and save your packet for printing at a another time. The Art Apprentice Online is also notified when you download your pattern, this way if you encounter any problems we can be there to assist you.

Printing E-packets...

Purchase a good quality premium or Bright White paper for the brand of printer you have. e.g. HP- HP Premium paper, Canon - Canon Paper. Matching the paper to your printer brand usually produces better results. It doesn't have to be photo paper. Make sure you have enough ink in your cartridge before you start.  Learn how to print only the pages you want. Don't just automatically hit print. Take a moment to look through each page on a print preview and decide if you need them all, then make your selection.

Printed pages are not usually waterproof so a little extra care is required here also. Use plastic sheet protectors. If your monitor is in your studio you may not need to print it out at all. Copyright applies to epackets as much as printed works, so please respect the artist and don't be tempted to share your epacket.

Visit us often - as new packets are added all the time!

Artist:  Susan Abdella, MDA 

Design Name:  A Still life study after Dutch painter Harmen Steenwijck.1612-1659

A Study of Harmen Steenwijck – A Flemish Technique

Paint this Old Master design with Susan following the steps that the Flemish artists used:  the Umbra Layer, Dead Layer (Grisaille), and the Glazing of Transparent Color.  These techniques are explained in detail with 18 photos and graphics as a visual support.

Susan Abdella, MDA - Still life after Dutch painter Harmen Steenwijck.1612-1659

Media:  JansenArt Traditions Acrylic

Mediums:  Dark Primer–JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium–JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, Satin Varnish – JAM04

Application:  Global Blending

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced

Surface: masonite

Design Size: 11” x 14 ”

$12.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Daisy Mae - This E- packet is both acrylic and Global blending application. 

This re-released design has been expanded as a lesson and has been newly converted to Traditions paints. This lesson uses both a wet on dry and wet in wet technique. The lesson teaches the artist how to use intensities and values for three dimension. The lesson also explains the use of the rake brush for painting hair and how to show transparent illusion with fabric. The extensive instructions help the artist learn transferable skills. This painting looks pretty in a little girl’s room.

• See a sample of the e-packet instructions below.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - Daisy Mae

This e-packet comes complete with over 10 photographs and graphics, line drawing and 15 pages of step by step instructions and detailed explanations.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending (optional, one or the other may be used)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Artist's stretched canvas

Design size: 12" x 18 "

$9.95

Artist: Gabriele Hunter - (Will be made available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Flair of Chippendale - This E- packet is an acrylic application.

This lesson is based on the Chippendale style painting technique. The lesson teaches the artist how to work with a white underpainting on a dark ground. The artist learns to control intensities and values for dimension through the use of layering such as glazing and veiling. The lesson also teaches the student to appreciate the benefits of optical mixing through the use of transparent applications. This design is painted on a large Chippendale styled metal tray, however the design could be adapted for a beautiful tabletop, trunk or for custom furniture.

Heritage Artist Gaby Hunter teaches how to use an opaque pigment in a semi-transparent manner. The goal of that exercise is to actually build values and form through transparency, facilitate the passage of light through transparent colored layers and to create the luminous depth that the Chippendale style is known for.

• See a sample of the e-packet instructions below.

Gaby Hunter - Flair of Chippendale

This e-packet comes complete with over 20 photographs and graphics, line drawing and detailed step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic or Global (optional)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Large metal tray. Chippendale style.

Design size: 17" x 20 "

$9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (Will be made available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: William The Sailor Boy - This E-packet can be painted with either Acrylic or Global blending applications. 

This expanded lesson uses both a wet on dry and wet in wet techniques. The background applications in this painting are applied in a semi-watercolor style using washes with a large flat brush; this builds each layer until the depth of color is achieved. This is an excellent lesson for learning to brush-mix from a limited palette of colors. If you have a little boy in your life, this might be the perfect painting for you. The color of the hair can easily be adjusted to suit your subject.

• See a sample of the e-packet instructions below.

Neadeen Masters, CDA, William the Sailor Boy

This e-packet comes complete with many step photographs and graphics, line drawing and extensive detailed instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending (optional, one or the other may be used)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Artist's stretched canvas

Design size: 12" x 14 "

$9.95

Artist: Sue Pruett, MDA - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Lady Stargazer - This E- packet design is painted with Acrylic applications. However, Global blending could also be used.

This re-released design has been expanded as a lesson and has been newly converted to the Traditions paint system. This lesson uses both a wet on dry and wet in wet techniques for refined blending. This is an excellent lesson for learning the value placement necessary for developing three dimensional form. This floral lesson will also introduce the artist to the use of glazes. Lost and found edges are used to describe dimension. The background treatment creates atmosphere which introduces the student to several artistic principles. Atmospheric perspective and the use of temperature contrasts help to establish space and help sit the subject into the composition.

• See a sample of the e-packet instructions below.

Sue Pruett, MDA - Lady Stargazer

This e-packet comes complete with over 10 photographs and graphics, line drawing, value placement, and step by step instructions.

Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending (optional, one or the other may be used)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Masonite, wood, or canvas, artist's choice.

Design size: 8 " x 10 " or 11'x14" for a more dramatic painting.

$9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Water Garden - This E- packet is a Global Blending application. 

This garden waterscape is created with wet in wet blending techniques. The lesson includes instruction for painting reflections and transparency of water. The foliage is created using a limited palette that provides a range of color choices for the artist. Most elements are painted with brush mixed colors. The extensive notes cover several topics; leaves, grasses, water lilies, flowers, water, reflections, submerging objects in water, transparency etc.

Suggested display: This relaxing waterscape theme would fit into a bedroom, powder room or bathroom decor.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - Water Garden

This e-packet study comes complete with over 30 photographs and graphics, line drawing and step by step instructions, with 21 pages of extensive detailed instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending (optional, one or the other may be used)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Advanced

Surface: Artist's stretched canvas

Design size: 10" x 20"

$12.95

Artist: Donna Richards (will be available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name: Mountain Retreat Cabin  - May be painted in the Acrylic or Global methods. This timeless design has been re-released and newly rewritten using the Traditions paint system.

This lesson will reinforce the fundamental skills necessary for the decorative artist. Attention to detail through the use of brush mechanics helps the artist learn to define surface texture and form. Many transferable skills are learned.

At one time or another most of us have found ourselves contemplating the simple things in life and wishing for more time to enjoy them and all the fun things we like to do.  During an exceptionally busy and hectic time this little log cabin was inspired by those very feelings and a longing for some of that elusive rest and relaxation time that we are all in need of.  The favorite pass times of fishing, hunting, canoeing, roasting hot dogs, and snow shoeing are all represented on the sides of this log cabin retreat and I’m certain all the painting supplies would be right inside where it’s nice and cozy!

Donna Richards - A Mountain Retreat Cabin

This design comes with detailed step by step written instructions, photographs and graphics to illustrate the progression of the design. This design can easily be adapted to fit most rectangular birdhouses and can also be personalized to suit your families needs.

Media:  Jansenart Traditions Acrylics

Mediums:  Dark Primer – JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium – JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, and Satin Varnish - JAM04

Application – Global Blending or Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate

Surface:  Wooden Birdhouse

$9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA   (will be available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name: In An Aspen Grove  - May be painted in the Acrylic or Global methods.

Just in time to hold off the winter blues... This winter Cardinal adds punch to a crisp winter composition. This expanded lesson incorporates several principles of art. Atmospheric and aerial perspective play an important role in the helping the artist understand distance within the context of a landscape painting. The lesson illustrates how line of design can be used to stress and enhance the focal area of the painting. Surface texture and atmosphere are also used for interest as well as dimension. Several fundamental principles and concepts of design are described and illustrated throughout the lesson.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - In An Aspen Grove

This e-packet is written as a study and comes complete with photographs, illustrated graphics, extensive notes and explanations accompany this painting lesson. The artist will gain many transferable skills for future painting.

Media:  Jansenart Traditions Acrylics

Mediums:  Light Primer – JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium – JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, and Satin Varnish - JAM04

Application – Global Blending or Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced

Surface: Artist's canvas

Design Size: 20” x 20 ”

$12.95

Artist: Gaby Hunter   (Available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name:  Hummingbird and Roses

This delightful design includes the facinating hummingbird, which happens to be the mascot of the Art Apprentice Online. This acrylic lesson uses painting techniques that include under-painting and layering. The artist uses wet in wet applications and casual over stroking with the layering of glazes. Tinting and accents are used to create color flow, unity and harmony. The artist will learn how to paint this charming bird. Traditions Mica True Gold is used to add additional accents and embelishments.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Gaby Hunter - Hummingbird & Roses

Media:  JansenArt Traditions Acrylic

Mediums:  Dark Primer–JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium–JAM02, Multi-Surface Sealer Medium – JAM01, Satin Varnish – JAM04

Application:  Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Metal tray - 11"x14" diameter

Design Size: 11” x 14"

$9.95

coming...

Artist:  Susan Abdella, MDA  (will be available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name:  American Tray Painting

A short study in the techniques used by the artists who painted the beautiful NASCO trays that were so popular around the 1940’s. Many photos, graphics, several line drawings for different surfaces, and extensive instructions are included in this E packet. This is a wonderful design to display anywhere you would like to make a dramatic impact.

Susan Abdella, MDA - American Tray Painting Study

Media:  JansenArt Traditions Acrylic

Mediums:  Dark Primer–JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium–JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, Satin Varnish – JAM04

Application:  Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Wooden Plate, 18” diameter

Design Size: 18” x 18”

$9.95

Coming March. 2008

Artist: Gaby Hunter (will be available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name:  A Whimsical Birdhouse - Acrylic application.

Not just a birdhouse, this lesson exposes the artist to the wonderful world of whimsy. Several artistic concepts are addressed in this lesson, covering important principles such as perspective, proportion, scale and mood. Working with the Chromatic Value Scale, the artist learns to adjust value and intensity for form and dimension. This wooden birdhouse is further developed with three dimensional relief. The artist has incorporated the use of molded clay to create embelishments that expand the storyline and truly take us from reality to fantasy.

This birdhouse would be a fun and excellent addition to the decorations of a young child's room. The color palette is vibrant yet charming and makes the whimsical characters so enjoyable to paint. Expand your understanding of painting whimsy. If you would like to read more about painting this charming artistic style and also see other closeup views of this design - visit the Whimsical World in this website.

Gaby Hunter - A Whimsical Birdhouse

This design comes with detailed step by step written instructions, photographs and graphics to illustrate the progression of the design. This design can easily be adapted to fit most birdhouses and can also be personalized with special dates and names to suit the youngster in your life.

Media:  JansenArt Traditions Acrylic

Mediums:  Dark Primer–JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium–JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, Satin Varnish – JAM04

Application:  Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Wooden Birdhouse

Design Size:

$9.95

Coming Feb. 2008

Artist: Gaby Hunter (will be available as an E-packet in the Art Apprentice Store)

Design Name:  A Whimsical Fantasy - Acrylic application.

Not just a birdhouse, this lesson exposes the artist to the wonderful world of whimsy. Several artistic concepts are addressed in this lesson, covering important principles such as perspective, proportion, scale and mood. Working with the Chromatic Value Scale, the artist learns to adjust value and intensity for form and dimension. This wooden birdhouse is further developed with three dimensional relief. The artist has incorporated the use of molded clay to create embelishments that expand the storyline and truly take us from reality to fantasy.

This birdhouse would be a fun and excellent addition to the decorations of a young child's room. The color palette is vibrant yet charming and makes the whimsical characters so enjoyable to paint. Expand your understanding of painting whimsy. If you would like to read more about painting this charming artistic style and also see other closeup views of this design - visit the Whimsical World in this website.

Gaby Hunter - A Whimsical Fantasy

This design comes with detailed step by step written instructions, photographs and graphics to illustrate the progression of the design. This design can easily be adapted to fit most birdhouses and can also be personalized with special dates and names to suit the youngster in your life.

Media:  JansenArt Traditions Acrylic

Mediums:  Dark Primer–JAM08, Extender & Blending Medium–JAM02, Glazing Medium – JAM01, Satin Varnish – JAM04

Application:  Acrylic

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: Wooden Birdhouse

Design Size:

$9.95

Artist: Sue Pruett, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets) This E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.

Design Name: My Favorite Wine

Painted in Traditions Acrylics this lesson comes with eight color photos describing the painting in many different stages. Color Swatches are also included. The design is painted on a custom wooden cut out which holds two wine glasses. This composition is painted using a refined blending method used for a realistic style. This lesson explains the process for painting clear glass, colored glass and the translucency of grapes.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

My Favorite Wine

Sue Pruett, MDA - My Favorite Wine

The e-packet lesson comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic.
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02

Skill: Advanced

Techniques: Refined Blending

Surface:This wooden cutout is available for purchase under 'surfaces' of the artist's personal website. Visit this link to purchase the surface - www.suepuett.com

Price: $9.95

Artist: Gaby Hunter (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Follow along with the step by step written instruction to paint this poppy design.

Design name: Summer Poppies - E- packets acrylic application. 

This E-packet design comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Acrylic Techniques are used with wet in wet applications and casual over stroking. The overstroking is used as a way to build values for form and dimension. This is a simple and fast design to work up.

Suggested application for the design: This design could be adapted to suit many other surfaces, such as furniture pieces and home accessories. See the graphic below, where the design has been repeated several times around the edge of a rectangular surface such as a table top. This single design would also be beautiful painted on a small canvas and displayed on an easel. This single design offers many practical options for the decorative artist.

Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics Application: Acrylic

Skill: Beginner - Intermediate

Surface: Your choice, could be adapted for wood, canvas, metal or other.

Design size: 8.5 " x 12.5"

Price: $9.95

Artist: Donna Richards - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Eternal Poppy - This E- packet is a watercolor. 

This watercolor poppy design, painted in a traditional botanical style, will introduce the artist to painting with watercolors. If you have not tried watercolors, this is a lovely design to get you started. The design is developed through the layering process. Transparent washes and glazes are used to create depth of color and form.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Donna Richards - Eternal Poppy

This e-packet comes complete with 13 photographs, line drawing and step by step detailed instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application:Watercolor application
Mediums:JansenArt Traditions Watercolor Medium - JAM11

Skill: Beginner - Intermediate

Surface: watercolor paper

Design size: 8.5 " x 12.5"

$7.95

Artist: Susan Abdella, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)
Design name: Two Roses from Redoute - Application: Global Blending Techniques.

Application: Global Blending techniques for refined blending. This painting uses the Old Flemish method of painting using an underpainting called the 'dead' layer. The design is then further developed using transparent glazes of color and a layering technique.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Two Roses from Redoute

Susan Abdella, MDA - Two Roses from Redoute

Two Roses from Redoute

This e-packet comes complete with step photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: 9"x12" Masonite or (artist stretched canvas may also be used)

$9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Cherry Jam - This E- packet is a Acrylic and Global blending application combined. 

This design will teach you to work with a limited palette of color. The student will learn to build contrast through the control of values. This is a good design to teach simple metal texture, a filled glass container and to paint a high key composition featured in strong sunlight. Wet in wet blending, glazing, and the addition of the passage of 'light' details will provide the student with a strong lesson for study.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - Cherry Jam

This 16 page e-packet lesson comes complete with over 15 photographs, line drawing and includes step by step images and extensive instructions for the artist to study along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface:Artist's stretched canvas

Design size 11 " x14"

$9.95

Artist: Sue Pruett, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Pear still Life - Global Blending application.

This elegant and traditional composition featuring pears is an excellent exercise teaching refined blending techniques and can also be used to reinforce the concepts of value and form. Painting for realism demands the mastery of refined blending techniques and technical control. This lesson provides the artist with an opportunity to learn these skills. Several still life topics are covered; reflected light, accents, color repetition, water droplets, scumbled background and many other important applications are discussed.

• View a sample page of the actual e-packet below.

Pear Still Life

Sue Pruett, MDA - Pear Still Life

The e-packet lesson comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Can use either Acrylic or the Traditions Global Blending method.
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02

Skill - Advanced

Techniques: Refined Blending

Surface: Particle board or artist's canvas.

Price: $9.95

Artist: Gaby Hunter - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Rose Angels - This E- packet is a Acrylic application. 

This baroque style floral design offers an excellent opportunity to the artist who wishes to learn more about underpainting a design for tonal harmony. Emphasis is placed on the use of glazes for dimension and color repetition. This baroque style floral design with an added touch of whimsy can be adapted to many other surfaces. The composition is created so the artist can use different components of the design to embellish other accessories to compliment this painted piece.

Suggested adaptations: This design would be a lovely addition for a little girl's room, or over a doorway as a crown accent. This would also work in a powder room or guest room.

Gaby Hunter - Rose Angels

This 10 page e-packet comes complete with over nine photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.

Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface:Metal box with wooden lid.

Design size: 16"x5.5"

$7.95

Artist: Donna Richards - (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Bouquet of Beauty - This E- packet is a watercolor application.

The beautiful fragrant rose is the queen of flowers.  It comes in so many varieties and can be found in every color imaginable.  It has one of the longest blooming seasons of any flower.  Its beauty continues from bud to full blossom and it is not hard to see why the rose in all its splendor continues to be a favorite in our gardens and on our canvases.

This design will be an exercise in using traditional wet in wet and wet in dry watercolor techniques.

Donna Richards ~ Bouquet of Beauty

This e-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step photographs, and instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Watercolor
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM11

Skill: Intermediate

Surface:watercolor paper

Design size: 10"x12"

$9.95

Artist: Susan Pruett, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Honey Perfume Rose - Global Blending application.

Join Sue Pruett as she paints this single yellow rose using a refined blended style. Learn to create a balance between warm and cool hues, developing the form and structure of the rose petals and leaves painted in soft shadow and light. This exercise provides an opportunity to concentrate on the form of the container and focus on blending skills. Learn how and where to place accents to create color balance throughout the painting.

Honey Perfume Rose

Sue Pruett, MDA ~ Honey Perfume Rose

This e-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step photographs, and instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Global Blending
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Technique for refined blending.

Skill: Intermediate/advanced

$9.95

Artist: Gaby Hunter ( Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: My Ladies Roses - E- packets acrylic application.

This Acrylic lesson uses painting techniques that include under-painting and layering. The artist uses wet in wet applications and casual over stroking with layering of glazes. Tinting and accents are used to create color flow, unity and harmony.

The E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics

Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02, JansenArt Traditions multi purpose Sealer Medium - JAM03.

Surface: Metal tray and an oval wooden box

Price: $9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (Will be made available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Pansy Planter - This E- packet is a Global blending application combined. 

This design lesson will teach the artist the benefits of brush mixing and working with a vibrant palette. This is a good design to learn how to create texture, petal details, how to add accents and embellishments. This lesson is developed using wet in wet blending. This expanded e-packet is written as a study lesson. The artist learns how to use intensity and value control to create added dimension within the composition.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - Pansy Planter

This e-packet comes complete with 30 photographs, line drawing and 20 pages of step by step detailed instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate - Advanced

Surface:Artist's stretched canvas

Design size: 11 " x 14"

$9.95

Artist: Sue Pruett, MDA - (will be available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets) This E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.

Design name: Value and Blending Study - Acrylic or Global Blending applications.

Sue Pruett, MDA has created an easy to follow theory based study lesson explaining: Values, Forms, Blending, and background relationships. The lesson includes seven pages of written theory along with instructions to paint the forms as shown in the graphic below. This is an excellent study lesson for the student and teacher who wishes to advance their skills and appreciation for realism.

Value & Blending Study

Sue Pruett, MDA - Value and Blending Study

This E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics.

Application: Artist can use either Acrylic or Global blending method.

Techniques: Refined Blending

Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02

Surface: 11"x 17" masonite panel or you could use stretched canvas.

Price: $9.95

Artist: Susan Abdella, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: Fun with strokes. Acrylic application.

These simple traditional 'tole' design were created for the beginner artist using a 'happy and sunny' palette of colors. This style of stroke design allows the artist an opportunity to practice their stroke groupings and paint a fruit motif. Painting on a three dimensional surface also provides the artist with an opportunity to learn to work with the challenges of these types of surfaces. If you collect country tin, this design is great for decorating these surfaces.

Fun With Strokes

Susan Abdella, MDA ~ Fun with Strokes

This e-packet comes complete with step photograph, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender and Blending Medium JAM02, JansenArt Glazing Medium JAM01, JansenArt Satin Varnish JAM04, JansenArt Multi-Surface Sealer JAM03.

Skill: Beginner

Surface: Tin Lunch Pails - (these patterns could be adjusted to fit any style surface)

$5.95

Artist: Susan Pruett, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets) This E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.

Design name: Life Cycle of a Rose - Global blending or acrylic application.

Join Sue as she paints these roses using a refined blended style. Learn to adjust yellow hues, while developing the form and structure of these elegant roses. Painting for realism demands mastery of blending and technical control. This lesson provides the artist with an opportunity to learn these skills. Several topics are covered; accents, color repetition, water droplets, scumbled background and many other important applications are discussed.

Life Cycle of a Rose

Sue Pruett, MDA,Life Cycle of a Rose

The E-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic Techniques.
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02

Surface: Artist stretched canvas11"x14" or canvas board.

Price: $9.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA - (This is available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: South Pasture - This E- packet is a Global blending application combined. 

This landscape painting is created with wet in wet blending techniques. Depth is created through the use of color and shadow. If you have never painted a landscape, this simple composition will get you started. In this little painting I wanted to study the effects of a controlled light source. The morning light affects the edges of the tree-tops, the grassy pastures and the 'rutted' dirt road. The dappled shadows follow the curvature of the road and helps to create balance within the simple composition. All eyes follow the lead of the well worn country road into the distance to meet the dawn of a new day.

Neadeen Masters, CDA - South Pasture

This e-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions, with over 16 pages of extensive instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic and Global blending (optional, one or the other may be used)
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender - JAM02

Skill: Intermediate

Surface:Artist's stretched canvas

Design size 11 " x14"

$7.95

Artist: Neadeen Masters, CDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)

Design name: A Lavender Morning -  Global blending application.

The techniques used in this painting make this a study in controlling value, intensity, shadow and light. The concept of Atmospheric Perspective is used to paint this design. A global blending palette setup is used. The artist will learn to work wet in wet using direct painting methods. Layering through the use of glazes builds depth and dimension.

A Lavender Morning

Neadeen Masters, CDA ~ A Lavender Morning

Skill level - advanced - The e-packet comes complete with photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Global Blending Palette
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender Medium - JAM02

Surface: 16" x 20" Artist Canvas

Price: $9.95

Artist: Susan Abdella, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)
Application: Acrylic Techniques, basic strokework.

This design was created for the beginner painter using a simple limited palette. This style of stroke design allows the artist an opportunity to practice strokes and build flowers in a simple design. Painting on a three dimensional surface also provides the artist with an opportunity to learn to work with the challenges of this type of surface.

Country Coffee Pot

Susan Abdella, MDA - Country Coffee Pot

Country Coffee Pot

This e-packet comes complete with step photograph, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Acrylic strokework
Mediums: JansenArt Traditions Extender and Blending Medium JAM02, JansenArt Glazing Medium JAM01, JansenArt Satin Varnish JAM04, JansenArt Multi-Surface Sealer JAM03.

Skill: Beginner

Surface: Tin Coffee pot

$5.95

Artist: Susan Abdella, MDA (Available in the Art Apprentice Store, E- packets)
Application: Global Blending Techniques.This painting uses the Old Flemish method of painting using an underpainting called the 'dead' layer. The design is then further developed using transparent glazes of color and a layering technique.

Roses from Redoute

Susan Abdella, MDA - Redoute Roses

A Rose from Redoute

This e-packet comes complete with step photographs, line drawing and step by step instructions for the artist to paint along with.
Media: JansenArt Traditions Acrylics
Application: Global Blending techniques for refined blending.

Skill: Intermediate

Surface: 9"x12" Masonite or (artist stretched canvas may also be used)

$9.95