DVDs by Steve Rogers

In 7 Secrets of Painting Reflections in Watercolor, Steve shares the secrets he has learned from a lifetime of painting marine subjects in watercolor and in his 30 plus years of teaching.

Watch as Steve paints two old sailboats from start to finish and in his clear and down-to-earth style, he demonstrates the way he paints water so that it is both convincing and painterly. As secrets are revealed, the viewer gains new insights in approaching reflections for color choices and the subject to help achieve dynamic results. Bonus scenes include more painting secrets and "Steve's Gallery", with a short interview as Steve shares experiences that have influenced his work.

98 minute art instruction video.

In The Secrets of Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor, Steve Rogers shares the secrets he has learned in a lifetime of painting plein-air landscapes and in his studio. Watch as Steve paints a group of old Greek fishing boats on the beach from start to finish. This sun filled subject is ideal for explaining the dramatic and subtle qualities of light and shadow and as Steve paints he reveals their secrets and how to paint them in watercolor. Steve goes on to provide a detailed explanation of how light and shadows function in the landscape and how to depict them in your painting.

Chapter one is a warm-up exercise about which colors to use in painting light and shadow and when to use them. The next is a demonstration in a dark room using a single light source and various colored cloths to show the effects of "reflected-light "and how it describes form. The following chapters cover darks and mid-values, cool shadows and reflected light, cast shadows and details. Steve paints his watercolor, "Chios Boats" revealing all the secrets as they present themselves in the painting. The final chapter is a gallery of Steve's paintings used to illustrate the effects of light and shadow.

126 minute art instruction video.