This entertaining program tells the story of one of the art world’s most colorful characters. A true maverick and a highly controversial figure in his day, Edouard Manet became a father figure to the Impressionist movement because of his stand against the restrictions and conventions of the French salon. Manet’s work included the famous A Bar At The Folies-Bergeres and On the Beach. Despite acceptance by the establishment late in his life, he died a bitter man. 50 min.

Jan D’Esopo is a talented artist who is also a wonderful teacher, with a multitude of ideas and suggestions to share. Everything is covered from the materials and subject matter to final highlights and special effects that give the painting panache. In the three demonstrations, Jan gives wonderful lessons in how to capture the right elements in a landscape painting. The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture have used her talents and paintings for many years. At Ponce de Leon’s famous home, Jan does a complete sketch of the scene she has chosen, and then a small acrylic watercolor rendition. In her garden studio, Jan uses the small sketch to start the finished painting. 120 min.

Paint a Floral Box in this video. This is the second lesson in a 3-part series, building on the basics presented in the first video lesson. In this lesson you will learn the follow-up steps to the Multi-load Technique and these flowers: Rococo Rose & Bud, Tulips, Push-out Daisies and Small Daisies. The design is painted on an all purpose box that can be used for knitting needles, pencils, brushes or anything of your choice. 60 min.