The World of the Lindisfarne Gospels DVD, published by the British Museum. Price 19.99, available from www.beckmanndirect.com
This DVD is part of a British Library series and is narrated by Dr Michelle Brown, Curator of Illustrated Manuscripts at the Museum. It begins with view of Lindisfarne Castle over those intriguing huts now used by the National [...]
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The World of the Lindisfarne Gospels DVD
Drawing Lifelike Portraits with Lee Hammond DVD
Drawing Lifelike Portraits with Lee Hammond DVD, published by North Light in the USA. Available in the UK, price 16.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This is a very useful DVD. Having done an art course at my local college, I knew little more, if anything, than when I started. I had so wanted to get to grips with tone. [...]
Painting with Impact DVD by David Curtis
Painting with Impact DVD by David Curtis, published by APV film. PAL format, price 27.95 available from www.apvfilms.com
Whilst it is nothing short of wonderful to watch David Curtis paint, there is very little in the way of instruction here apart from the tips David gives. This is not an instructional, step-by-step DVD of how to [...]
Flower Painting by Ann Blockley DVD
Flower Painting Through The Seasons by Ann Blockley DVD published by APV Films. Price 27.95 from www.apvfilms.co.uk
I had the book first and I was not sure about Ann’s style. This DVD brings it all to life and I appreciated far more her style and the use of colour, the loose backgrounds and the ‘tighter’ flowers. [...]
Mackintosh a Modern Man DVD
Mackintosh A Modern Man DVD. ISBN 0206090006390, price 16.99 from www.beckmanndirect.com
I can highly recommend this DVD about Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It gives an insight to his life, the world around him, and of course into his marvellous vision and art. The Scottish architect is better loved now than ever before, his style is much more [...]