#112 MASTER CLASS — THE MARKS WE MAKE
Think about the tools you reach for again and again, the ones that just feel right. Each one shapes texture, rhythm, and expression in your work. In this Master Class, Coach Nadine shows how her favorite mark-making tools create movement, depth, and energy in a painting. You will explore how layering and varied marks build interest and guide the viewer’s eye, expanding your visual vocabulary and discovering marks that feel uniquely your own. The Marks We Make: simple tools, infinite possibilities.
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Chapters and timestamps are also listed below for quick reference.
- Childhood & Art Tools: 00:00
- Tool Storage & Crayons: 01:16
- Water Soluble & Sealing: 05:55
- Material Intro & Texture: 41:39
- Layering & Patterns: 43:08
- Lines & Color Balance: 47:29
- Final Thoughts: 53:50
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Thank you, Nadine! Fantastic video for me as I love texture, and now I see the importance of integrating my textures into my work.
Oh how I love that the learning never ends. It’s exciting!
Nadine, this is wonderful and so thoroughly explained. Thank you. I was especially interested in the metal paint combs but I am not seeing them on the list. Please let me know how to order them, unless I am missing something!
Wonderful Nadine, thank you so much for so many inspiring ideas.
I searched for the fine tip applicator here in the UK and I have one that is supplied by Jackson’s here but designed for masking fluid application. There does not seem to be a tip applicator that I can find that is designed to fit Golden acrylics nor in the useful tube shape on your video. Can anyone help here?
Best wishes,
Annie
Dick Blick online sells item # 03423-112
Fineline Empty Applicator Ink Pens package of 3, 20 gauge, 1 oz.
Nadine, this was so informative and fun. I really love watching you paint and make marks and move it all around to get to where you want it. There are a few tools in there I have never used and I can’t wait for my next trip to the art store! Thank you for sharing your world with us.
so many great marks!! Lots to play with!!
Nadine, wide variety and creative demo of so many tools. So many practical and experienced-based tips. Production team, great edits and pacing. Thank you for beautifully produced content.
A really nice demonstration of diverse tools…so fun!
You make this content so interesting and engaging! You are a great teacher. Thank you Nadine