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Karen Simmons Karen Simmons, who sadly died in
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1,2,3 of Portraits: Karen Simmons |
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In this enthralling film Karen demonstrates her unique
method of portrait painting. Using oils she takes us through a complete portrait
from posing the model to signing the canvas. In addition, she illustrates
individual features and different faces of both children and adults, using
charcoal and pastel. Duration:
60 mins |
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At Home with Watercolour: Karen Simmons |
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In this
film, Karen concentrates on being comfortable with the medium and choosing
and painting everyday subjects. Following an initial studio session of
watercolour techniques, Karen suggests the many different subjects to be
found in and around the house. These range from breakfast dishes on the table
and flowers and pots in the conservatory to garden clutter and a figure
resting in the sitting room. Duration: 60 mins |
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Flower Painting: Karen Simmons |
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Karen demonstrates with diagrams how to draw flowers.
Using watercolour she then guides us through the many different facets of
flower painting - pot plants indoors, and a single bloom, herbaceous border
with delphiniums and wild flowers in their natural habitat - she even paints
in a bluebell wood. Duration:
60 mins |
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Gardens in Watercolour: Karen Simmons |
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Karen paints a variety of popular garden subjects at different
times of the year: the landscaped gardens at Duration:
60 mins |
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