This is not a drawing lesson, but a thorough demonstration of how to use cartoon to create and refine the value range, determine the amount and sequence of color layers and principles of the composition development for “section” (giornata) painting.

Buon Fresco Painting Foundations Vol. 1 – Fresco Cartoon DVD video introduces the student to the foundational principles and techniques of preparation and use of the CARTOON (preparatory full scale drawing) for True (Buon) Fresco Painting. Topics illustrated include the step-by-step process and principals of creating of the cartoon for fresco filmed in real time without omissions. Student will be able to see exactly how long each step takes and what tools and methods each requires. Learn to draw without an eraser. iLia Anossov (fresco) guides the student by thorough and clear demonstration of the foundations of fresco cartoon relevant to any size fresco as well as classic murals and architectural trompe l’oeils.

• Fresco Cartoon Tools & Materials
• Fresco Cartoon Format & Application
• Drawing Without an Eraser
• Sketching Views for Choice
• Value Range and Light
• Core and Cast Shadows
• Principles of Perspective
• Composition and Giornatas
• Drawing for Fresco Painting – Foundations
• Cartoon to Plaster Transfer Methods

“I had a chance on this rainy day to watch the DVD and read the lecture notes, and so on. Everything was clear and to the point, serious but entertaining, and highly instructive. In short, well done!”   Mark Gottsegen the author of Painter’s Handbook: Revised and Expanded

“The value range principle illustrated in the DVD gives completely different meaning to the preparatory drawing which made it easy to understand painting using transparent layers. It even changed the way I look at the work of the old masters – I can see the “layers” as they used them.”   Anatoly, Amazon Review.

Explore individual DVD video tutorials included in the set:

Plaster Cartoon Pigments Verdaccio Color

Call Fresco School 310 591-8028 10AM-5PM PST

Alternatively you can call your Local Library and ask them if they have a copy. If your library does not have one, have them call Fresco School (310) 779-5079 and order a "Library Special Set"

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