Glimmering Gardens
Paint Colorful, Abstract Floral Gardens in Acrylic Paint & Gold Leaf
Here's What You'll Learn:
Curicculum
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How to Use this Course
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Basic Overview of the Tools for this Course
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Composition & Design
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Blue Floral Demo Video 1: Toning the Canvas
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Blue Floral Demo Video 2: Planning Composition
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Blue Floral Demo Video 3: Examples of Composition in My Paintings
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Blue Floral Demo Video 4: An Explanation of My Color Palette
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Blue Floral Demo Video 5: Beginning the Floral Painting
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Blue Floral Demo Video 6: Adding in My First Layer of White
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Blue Floral Demo Video 7: Adding Greenery
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Blue Floral Demo Video 8: Deep Violet
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Blue Floral Demo Video 9: Adding Metallic Medium
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Blue Floral Demo Video 10: Palette Knife Technique
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Blue Floral Demo Video 11: Adding Small Shapes & Bismuth Yellow
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Blue Floral Demo Video 12: Knowing When to Stop
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Blue Floral Demo Video 13: Assessing the Painting
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Blue Floral Demo Video 14: Mapping Out the Gold Leaf
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Blue Floral Demo Video 15: Applying the Gold Leaf
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Blue Floral Video Demo 16: Final Touches
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Pink Floral Demo Video 1: Toning the Canvas
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Pink Floral Demo Video 2: The Composition
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Pink Floral Demo Video 3: Getting Started
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Pink Floral Demo Video 4: Blending with Glazing Liquid
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Pink Floral Demo Video 5: Shaping with the Wedge
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Pink Floral Demo Video 6: Continued Shaping with the Wedge
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Pink Floral Demo VIdeo 7: The Palette Knife
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Pink Floral Demo Video 8: Adding Greenery
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Pink Floral Demo Video 9: Taking Shape
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Pink Floral Demo Video 10: Negative Space
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Pink Floral Demo Video 11: White is Your Friend
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Pink Floral Demo Video 12: Adding Details
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Pink Floral Demo Video 13: PLOT TWIST!
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Pink Floral Demo Video 14: The Final Touches
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Pink Floral Demo Video 15: Gold leaf
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Pink Floral Demo Video 16: Finishing Touches
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 1: The Supplies
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 2: Using Tracing Paper to Map Out Your Gold Leaf Pattern
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 3: Using a Device to Map Out a Gold Leaf Pattern
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 4: Applying Adhesive with a Brush
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 5: Applying the Gold Leaf
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 6: Final Touchups with Acrylic Paint
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Bonus Gold Leaf Demo Video 7: Checking My Design With Tracing Paper
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About this course
- $99.00
- 46 lessons
- 3.5 hours of video content
- FREE Facebook group
- no expiration date
- inspirational color palettes
What are my students saying?
Create the most beautiful glimmering gardens paintings!
Cindy Baertson
I own and love all of Kathleen Rietz's courses and this latest Glimmering Gardens course is no exception. She has changed a few things in the way she filmed...
Read MoreI own and love all of Kathleen Rietz's courses and this latest Glimmering Gardens course is no exception. She has changed a few things in the way she filmed the class which really helps. For example I love seeing how she mixes colors on the palette. Very helpful! She also included a more indepth section on composition which is extremely helpful. I look forward to many more classes by her and highly recommend them all.
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Valentina Pissarides
I enjoyed your clear instruction and the two camera angles. I learned so much just in my first pass and look forward to start my actual paintings. I feel thi...
Read MoreI enjoyed your clear instruction and the two camera angles. I learned so much just in my first pass and look forward to start my actual paintings. I feel this will be a game changer in my own development as a painter. Thank you! I look forward to taking more courses with you! Greetings from Cyprus.
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Vicki Thompson
I really enjoyed this demo and I am going to try this method. Its different and very beautiful!
I really enjoyed this demo and I am going to try this method. Its different and very beautiful!
Read LessKay Miller
Kay Miller
I loved this class so much! This is the style of painting that I am drawn to, and Kathleen made it easy to achieve the results I was looking for. The videos ...
Read MoreI loved this class so much! This is the style of painting that I am drawn to, and Kathleen made it easy to achieve the results I was looking for. The videos were in small segments, which I liked a lot, because it made following along much easier. I also thought it was very helpful to see the palette as she was mixing the colors and loading the catalyst wedge. All in all I am thrilled with this class and this type of painting. I am looking forward to using what I learned in this class to paint many more paintings!
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Loan Shay
Thank you Kathleen, you are an amazing teacher!
Thank you Kathleen, you are an amazing teacher!
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Deb Stone
5 star EXCELLENT
5 star EXCELLENT
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Cindy Baertson
I own and love all of Kathleen Rietz's courses and this latest Glimmering Gardens course is no exception. She has changed a few things in the way she filmed...
Read MoreI own and love all of Kathleen Rietz's courses and this latest Glimmering Gardens course is no exception. She has changed a few things in the way she filmed the class which really helps. For example I love seeing how she mixes colors on the palette. Very helpful! She also included a more indepth section on composition which is extremely helpful. I look forward to many more classes by her and highly recommend them all.
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Sarah Ortiz
Easy to follow!
Easy to follow!
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Lorraine Cooper
Glimmering Gardens
Vicki Thompson
I really enjoyed this demo and I am going to try this method. Its different and very beautiful!
I really enjoyed this demo and I am going to try this method. Its different and very beautiful!
Read LessWhat INSPIRATION awaits you?
Paint ABSTRACT FLORAL "Glimmering Gardens" in acrylic that shimmer with touches of gold leaf. Explore VIBRANT, jewel-toned color palettes designed to INSPIRE. I'll teach you to how LOOSEN UP without fear of MESSING UP because I will walk you through every step of the way. TWO CAMERA ANGLES mean you'll be able to watch me MIX PAINT colors on my palette while I work on my painting. You’ll create TEXTURE, layer upon layer, alternating between a SILICONE WEDGE, PAINT BRUSH and a PALETTE KNIFE. The final touches to your painting will be the addition of GLIMMERING GOLD LEAF. I will show you how to plan out the placement of your gold leaf to best ENHANCE your PAINTING, teach you what to do if you apply too much, and finally how to seal your painting to make it last FOREVER. Once you create your first glimmering garden, you'll be hooked. See what gorgeous COLOR combinations you can add to make these gardens your own. This course can be used AGAIN AND AGAIN, so you'll never run out of INSPIRATION.
2 artfully curated COLOR PALETTES
I designed these 2 JEWEL TONED color palettes to look AMAZING when paired with GOLD LEAF accents. You may use these color palettes, or choose your own FAVORITE COLORS! I use mostly heavy body acrylics for this course to build textural interest on my canvas. You are welcome to use both heavy body and soft body paints.
Create your colorful pantings with FUN TOOLS.
Alternate between a silicone WEDGE, PALETTE KNIFE and a PAINTBRUSH for different EFFECTS! You'll never get bored. There is even a HOW TO VIDEO showing you how to use these TOOLS before you begin.
Filmed with 2 CAMERAS so you can view my palette as I PAINT & TEACH!
You'll gain an understanding of the way I MIX COLORS and USE TOOLS to create these gorgeous "Glimmering Gardens" paintings! Paint colors are labeled on my PALETTE as I narrate my approach. I'll tell you HOW and WHY I use the colors and mediums so you can achieve BEAUTIFUL RESULTS!
Join me in this FUN and CREATIVE approach to painting!
Here are the highlights:
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This course is pre-recorded so that you may watch the entire course, and play it back again and again, as many times as you wish. There is no expiration date..
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Helpful PDF about COMPOSITION for you to print and guide you as you plan your paintings.
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2 CAMERAS mean you will be able to watch me mix paint on my palette while I paint on my canvas.
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This course is in English.
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This course is best for a level 2 student, one who has some experience in painting with acrylics. It would make a great follow-up course to "Loosen Up and Find Joy in Your Art".
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Free Facebook group for all of my students, where you will be able to post your artwork, questions and get support from me and a helpful and supportive community of other students!
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2 beautifully curated, jewel toned color palettes. OR, chose your own colors!
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You'll get 3 demos showing 3 ways to apply GOLD LEAF to add VALUE and BEAUTY to your paintings.
Everything you need to know from start to finish!
I'll tell you HOW and WHY to tone your canvas for best results, walk you through my entire PAINTING PROCESS, and finally show you how you can PRESERVE your painting FOREVER.
Build amazing LAYERS & TEXTURES in your art!
Implementing the course techniques for building layers will give your painting interesting DIMENSION and TEXTURE.
Make your paintings GLIMMER with GOLD LEAF!
Three STEP BY STEP demos showing GOLD LEAF application will guide you in taking your painting to a NEW LEVEL, set against the jewel toned color palettes I have chosen. 3 way to apply the gold leaf for 3 different looks. You decide which one to use, or TRY ALL 3.
All courses come with a free private Facebook group for students to post their coursework and receive support and feedback.
When learning anything new, it can feel as though you are all alone, perhaps unsure if you are headed in the proper direction. Kathleen offers her time to students in her FREE Facebook group. This group is open to all students enrolled in a course.
