Abstract Painting

Lead Instructor:  Ercole Pignatelli
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In this lesson we will introduce the next great work we will create- an abstract painting.

Lesson Specs

Lesson Goals

  1. Understand the Course topic
  2. Refine your ability to execute the techniques presented in the Course
  3. Become familiar with drills that can be used to develop your skills
  4. Achieve significant proficiency in the material

Instructions

  1. Watch the Lesson
  2. Take notes on key aspects
  3. Bookmark key points in the Lesson
  4. Ask questions on the Forum
  5. Use Lesson resources to supplement your knowledge

Lesson Chapters

  1. Charcoal, Yellow Color, and Violet Red
  2. Blue and Light-Green Brushstrokes
  3. Using the Serrated Spatula and First Possible End-Result
  4. Use of the Water-Spray and of the Plastic. Second Possible End-Result
  5. Red and Black Markings with the Paintbrush
  6. Plastic, Roller, and Paintbrush
  7. Conclusion
  8. Diptych

Lead Instructor

Ercole Pignatelli

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Ercole Pignatelli was born in Lecce in 1935. As a small child he was fascinated by the delicate embroidery work of his grandmother Maria as well as by the collection of paintings of his grandfather, Ercole, a surgeon. He soon became fascinated by Art, in particular painting, and from his junior school days he began using oil colours: his first painting depicted trees reflected in a pond. At the age of eighteen he left Lecce, first for Rome before then settling in Milano. In 1954 he won the San Fedele Prize, presented by Carlo Carrà. In the same period he met his first gallerist, Carlo Cardazzo, who exhibited his work in Milan and in Venice. These first exhibitions were later followed by two Venice Biennale (1978 and 2011) and dozens of individual and collective exhibitions in Italy and around the world. The Maestro lives and works in Milano.

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Canvas: Yellow Vase Part 2

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Canvas: Yellow Vase Part 3

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Canvas: Nude Lying down with Vase Part 2

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Canvas: Nude Lying down with Vase Part 3

Master Ercole Pignatelli will cover Part 3 of the nude with vase piece.

Variations 1: Barren Landscape Part 1

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Variations 1: Barren Landscape Part 2

Master Ercole Pignatelli will cover Part 2 of the barren landscape piece.

Variations 1: Barren Landscape Part 3

Master Ercole Pignatelli will cover Part 3 of the barren landscape piece.

Variations 1: Barren Landscape Part 4

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Canvas: Traditional Pugliese Farmhouse Part 2

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Canvas: Traditional Pugliese Farmhouse Part 3

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Canvas without Frame: Daytime Forest Part 2

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Canvas without Frame: Daytime Forest Part 3

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Canvas without Frame: Daytime Forest Part 4

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Pictorial Transfer: Fruitbowl Part 2

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Abstract Painting

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Varnishing and Signing

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