I am so glad to have the opportunity to get this DVD. I first saw this video back in 1989 as a graduate student in painting. I learned so much from this particular video. I own all of Charles Reid's videos and had a vhs copy of "The Figure in Watercolor"(long time missing), but I think that this is the video that gave me the most encouragement and courage to really explore with watercolor. I have long thought that this painting of Holly, especially when it came to working the portrait portion is the best example of great portrait painting. The contour drawing segment is also exceptionally good. Thanks for making this available on DVD.
Sincerely,
Bruce Robertson
Visual Art Institute
Riverton, Utah
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a DVD of Charles Reid painting surely must be worth a thousand art instruction books. At a time when I was looking to revitalize my passion for figurative art, I returned to Reid, an undisputed master. I recall Reid causing quite a sensation among my fellow students at the art college when his watercolor painting books were first published. I have always admired Reid’s contemporary impressionistic paintings, which are often both spontaneous and whimsical in their feeling, yet based on fine and solid draughtsmanship. This watercolor DVD is both educational and inspirational.
It’s a delight to be allowed inside Reid’s studio to watch him work from the blank page to the finished story, seeing the process from the pencil drawing to the beautiful finished painting. Reid carefully explains compositional decisions along the way, and his straightforward and humble approach reinforces the concept that no matter how skilled the artist, each artwork presents its own challenges, especially when painting with watercolors. It’s a glimpse inside not only the artist’s studio, but also his mind and heart. Charles Reid’s art instruction books are valuable resources, loaded with practical information, which I have consulted regularly over the years, but seeing how he actually goes about the job of painting, how he selects colors, and mixes and applies paint, adds a whole other exciting dimension. "
-- Kristine K. (Toronto, Canada)
This DVD download is a treasure of information and inspiration that I refer to often and continue to learn from. The whole program is beautifully presented. I highly recommended it.
S G, France
The recently released DVD “Charles Reid, Painter: The Figure in Watercolor” will never come back to your studio if you loan it to a friend. It is that beautiful to see and will improve any kind of watercolor painting you do. Not only does it show Mr. Reid’s approach to the figure, it also provides his way of incorporating the figure and still life etc. A one hour program of excellent, thorough teachings beautifully filmed in a way that will have returning to it for years.
D. T. New York
For any watercolorist, it is well worth owning this DVD. I have gained huge insights into how a great painter paints, insights that have helped me in my own painting.
S W, UK
“Charles Reid, Painter; the Figure in Watercolor” is full of many beautiful images. It also has a wonderful sound track and an unhurried and enjoyable pace. You feel that you are watching a wonderful film not just an instructional painting DVD. The model occasionally takes a break, and in those intervals Mr. Reid’s other paintings are shown. The best I have ever seen.
S. G. Iowa
You will always grow by studying with a great master and there is none better than Charles Reid. I am happy that I ordered this download because it has helped me to become a much better watercolorist.
W. C. Hong Kong
I own several figure painting DVDs, this one is by far my favorite of them all.
L .P. Sweden
