Recommended Painting and Art DVDs
Reviews of painting DVDs and art films, with a personal assessment of their quality and suitability.
Painting DVD: Splashing Paint by Watercolorist John Lovett
A review of the painting DVD by Australian artist John Lovett called "Splashing Paint".
A review of the painting DVD by Australian artist John Lovett called "Splashing Paint".
Painting DVD: Star Portraits with Rolf Harris
A review of the "Star Portraits with Rolf Harris" TV series, available on DVD, which features three portrait artists painting a celebrity in each episode.
A review of the "Star Portraits with Rolf Harris" TV series, available on DVD, which features three portrait artists painting a celebrity in each episode.
Art DVD: The Impressionists
A review of DVD of the BBC series on the Impressionists, created as a period drama re-enacting scenes from their lives, based on historical documents, letters, and reviews.
A review of DVD of the BBC series on the Impressionists, created as a period drama re-enacting scenes from their lives, based on historical documents, letters, and reviews.
Best Films on the Artist Vincent van Gogh
Which is the best film ever made about the artist Vincent van Gogh? Here's my choice.
Which is the best film ever made about the artist Vincent van Gogh? Here's my choice.
DVD Review: On the Easel with Seerey-Lester
A review of the art DVD 'On the Easel with Seerey-Lester' in which John Seerey-Lester creates an oil painting from start to finish.
A review of the art DVD 'On the Easel with Seerey-Lester' in which John Seerey-Lester creates an oil painting from start to finish.
Oil Painting DVD: "A Vision of Venice in Oils" by Ken Howard
A review of the oil painting DVD by Ken Howard RA called "A Vision of Venice in Oils". It's a great DVD whether you've been to Venice or not.
A review of the oil painting DVD by Ken Howard RA called "A Vision of Venice in Oils". It's a great DVD whether you've been to Venice or not.
Pastel Painting DVD: Figures in Pastel by Tom Coates
A review of the "Figures in Pastel" DVD by Tom Coates, in which you watch over his shoulder as he paints in his studio.
A review of the "Figures in Pastel" DVD by Tom Coates, in which you watch over his shoulder as he paints in his studio.
Pastel Painting DVD: Pastel Techniques by Barry Watkin
A review of the "Pastel Techniques" DVD by Barry Watkin, in which he demonstrates a range of techniques on location and in his studio.
A review of the "Pastel Techniques" DVD by Barry Watkin, in which he demonstrates a range of techniques on location and in his studio.
Art DVD Review: Simon Schama's Power of Art
A review of the DVD of Simon Schama's Power of Art television series, featuring Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rothko.
A review of the DVD of Simon Schama's Power of Art television series, featuring Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rothko.
John Virtue: London Paintings DVD
A review of the DVD made of the London National Gallery associate artist John Virtue's London Paintings.
A review of the DVD made of the London National Gallery associate artist John Virtue's London Paintings.
DVD: Pollock, the Movie
At the end of this Ed Harris film you’ll have a new appreciation for Pollock’s work, especially the scale of them, which reproductions in a book can’t convey, plus the dance-like manner in which he created them.
At the end of this Ed Harris film you’ll have a new appreciation for Pollock’s work, especially the scale of them, which reproductions in a book can’t convey, plus the dance-like manner in which he created them.
Rembrandt 400 Years DVD
A review of the DVD made to commemorate the life and work of Rembrandt, 400 years after his birth.
A review of the DVD made to commemorate the life and work of Rembrandt, 400 years after his birth.
Art Movie Review: Frida
A review of the movie on the life of the painter Frida Kahlo, from About's Hollywood Movies Guide.
A review of the movie on the life of the painter Frida Kahlo, from About's Hollywood Movies Guide.