The Traditional Watercolor Approach

Watercolor painter Cheng-Khee Chee (AWS DF, NWS) is a master of painting & design and the synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophies and styles. Chee has stretched the boundaries of watercolor media through this synthesis.

This art video presents a rare opportunity to study with a man who has been described by people who know him as "A Modern Day Master," a "Complete Artist."

In this first art instruction "technique" video workshop, The Traditional Watercolor Approach, Cheng-Khee Chee paints an active street scene. The first half of the video workshop Cheng-Khee discusses how he creates the scene using combined reference materials. He develops and transfers the painting onto the large-size paper, expresses emotional content, use of strong color and brush work and blocks in large areas, working toward detail.

In the second half of this watercolor video workshop Cheng-Khee Chee analyzes his painting and makes bold adjustments to create a cohesive, strong design with activity and atmosphere. He explains his rationale for each of his actions. This process has been described as: Chee reveals his heart in the first half of the workshop and his mind in the second half.

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