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• Hydrangea Fence Line (#1001)

  Sue adds layers of acrylic pigment to this rustic fence line and beautiful hydrangea. [26 minutes]

• Daisy Meadow (#1002)

  Sue creates the delicate leaf foliage in this painting by simply tapping the proper brush. [26 minutes]

• Long Forgotten (#1003)

  The delicate Queen Anne's lace adds the perfect charm to a water pump nestled in the brambles. [26 minutes]

• Sunshine Yellow (#1004)

  The soothing neutral pinewood background and radiant acrylic paints bring these sunflowers to life. [26 minutes]

• Daisy Fresh (#1005)

  The fresh appearance of daisies can accent your garden or home on furniture, fabric and tin ware. [26 minutes]

• In Touch with Nature (#1006)

  A long walk in the woods was a perfect inspiration for this serene forest scene. [26 minutes]

• Country Hat Tree (#1007)

  Sue' paints a country hat tree wrapped in berries and flowers, reminiscent of summer's warmth. [26 minutes]

• Watermelon Summer Party (#1008)

  Join Sue for inspiration on painting decorations that are sure to be the hit of any gathering. [26 minutes]

• Hollyhocks (#1009)

  Join Sue as she recreates their delicate beauty in watercolor paint. [26 minutes]

• Pears (#1010)

  Sue creates an elegant, timeless painting of golden pears, reminiscent of a rich fall harvest. [26 minutes]

• Cottage Flowers - Anemone (#1011)

  Vibrant anemones spring to life at the touch of Sue's brush in this colorful summer painting. [26 minutes]

• Rose Neat (#1012)

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• Strawberry Season (#1013)

  Join Sue as she paints this Ripe and luscious mouth-watering treat. [26 minutes]

• Poppies (#1014)

  Summer poppies, fragile and delicate, are the inspiration for Sue's vibrant watercolor. [26 minutes]

• Old Fashioned Garden (#1015)

  Sue creates a delightful spontaneous old-fashioned garden with just the touch of a brush. [26 minutes]

• Country Lane (#1016)

  Sue creates this memory- filled watercolor painting. [26 minutes]

• Summer Medley (#1017)

  This arrangement of blue delphinium and delicate yellow daisies adds a perfect touch to your home. [26 minutes]

• Sweet Treats (#1018)

  These special little hummingbirds are almost hidden in the foliage of these elegant fuchsias [26 minutes]

• Woodland Wayside (#1019)

  Preserve the memory of a restful stroll in the woods with this beautiful forest scene. [26 minutes]

• Coastal Wonder (#1020)

  Working wet-on-wet, learn to create a distant hillside, shoreline and majestic monoliths. [26 minutes]

• Gentle Cascade Waterfalls (#1021)

  Cascading water, pooling with many layers of rocks, makes a delightful acrylic painting. [26 minutes]

• Rainbow Trout (#1022)

  Create a special project for a fisherman on a variety of surfaces. [26 minutes]

• Days Past (#1023)

  Learn how to create the realistic charm of this rustic enamel pitcher and bowl. [26 minutes]

• Winter Beckoning Atmosphere (#1024)

  Sue takes you through this lovely watercolor painting that invokes thoughts of a chilly morning. [26 minutes]

• Glistening Snow (#1025)

  Learn how to create evening snow flurries, a mountain range and a cabin in this lovely watercolor. [26 minutes]

• Christmas Memories (#1026)

  Remember snow swirling in the air and gently falling to the ground with this watercolor painting. [26 minutes]

• Sweetness of Stargazer Lilies (#1101)

  Enchanting blooms of the Stargazer Lily unfurl with their sweet fragrance and permeate the air. [30 minutes]

  • Wed, July 10, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 10, 11:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Morning Glow (#1102)

  The brilliance of the morning sun creates the backdrop for this delightful painting. [30 minutes]

  • Sun, July 14, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Spring Blossoms (#1103)

  Blossoms of tulips, primroses and narcissi can be painted using delicate hues or bright jewel tones. [30 minutes]

  • Wed, July 17, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 17, 11:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Path to Follow (#1104)

  Discover the technique of "tapping" on layers of foliage, to create depth in your painting. [30 minutes]

  • Sun, July 21, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Touch of Blue (Fresh Picked) (#1105)

  The cool and tranquil colors of a delightful and casual daisy bouquet provide a perfect subject. [30 minutes]

  • Wed, July 24, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 24, 11:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Summer Favorites: Geraniums (#1106)

  Geranium blossoms require the application of pigment layers to achieve depth and variation in hues. [30 minutes]

  • Sun, July 28, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Cascade Waterfalls (#1107)

  Beautiful streams surround the northwest country and cascading waterfalls flow gracefully. [30 minutes]

  • Wed, July 31, 5:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 31, 11:30 AM on IPTV Learns

• Garden Hat (#1108)

  By varying slightly, the dark pigments contrast can be achieved while "tapping" provides texture. [30 minutes]

• Winter Frosting (#1109)

  Lush trees and majestic mountains covered in sparkling snow is a delight to paint. [30 minutes]

• Still Water Reflections at Daylight (#1110)

  Capture purity in its essence with the reflection of still water as the sun appears on the horizon. . [30 minutes]

• Winter Walk (#1111)

  Enjoy the inspiration from painting this frosty winter scene. [30 minutes]

• Red Barn (Country Lane) (#1112)

  Capture the laid-back feel of country life with a painting of a barn and an approaching road. [30 minutes]

• Stroll in the Woods (#1113)

  Capture the moment with photos, which will later help you create smaller versions of your outing. [30 minutes]

• Rocky Shores (#1114)

  Create rocky shores by using a painting knife or learn to simply use the twist of a credit card. [26 minutes]

• Memories (#1115)

  Personalize your scrapbooks and albums with painted touches and accents. Create a wonderful gift. [26 minutes]

• Berry Season (#1116)

  Blueberries and clay pots make a charming painting. Watercolor adds layers or glazes of color. [26 minutes]

• Pink Ice (#1117)

  These luscious pink blossoms are a perfect accent in your home and worthy of a place of display. [26 minutes]

• Stone Fence (#1118)

  Diluting the layers of watercolors to establish transparent glazes produces a stained glass effect. [26 minutes]

• Dimensional Sunflowers (#1119)

  Advance your skills and techniques by creating depth and texture to this beautiful floral subject. [26 minutes]

• Country Road (#1120)

  This tranquil inviting scene leads your eye to appreciate the color of nature. [26 minutes]

• Days End (#1121)

  This restful painting uses the warm hues of sundown. Layering is achieved by tapping on the trees. [26 minutes]

• Simply Elegant (#1122)

  Create elegant roses with beautiful Hanji Paper and either watercolor and or diluted acrylics. [26 minutes]

• Summer Garden (#1123)

  This painting recounts Susan's wonderful memories of walking through Monet's garden in Oregon. [26 minutes]

• Hillside Viewpoint (#1124)

  Watercolors create a majestic view of distant mountains and trees, seen from the top of a hillside. [26 minutes]

• Still Water Reflection (#1125)

  Learn to the reflection of still water by building on skills and texturing techniques [26 minutes]

• Flower Basket (#1126)

  With an array of color and layers as inspiration, you can paint a basket of whatever you desire. [26 minutes]

• Simple Pleasures (#1201)

  Walking down a trail at daybreak is the wonderful inspiration for this woodland painting. [26 minutes]

• Ferns Flutterby (#1202)

  Lush greens and accents of rich rust butterfly bring subtle color and inviting warmth to any room. [26 minutes]

• Oriental Poppies (#1203)

  Poppies add a brilliant color focus, not only in your garden, but also in painting for your home. [26 minutes]

• Daisy Fresh (#1204)

  Daises dancing in the breeze are captured with texture medium to add more dimension to the surface. [26 minutes]

• Koi (#1205)

  Koi makes a perfectly elegant aquatic accent painting for any room in your home or your garden. [26 minutes]

• Uncorked Cheer (#1206)

  Enjoy learning how to paint glass as Sue paints bottles and a glass of cheer. [26 minutes]

• Sea Treasure (#1207)

  Sea shells are a perfect accent for your home, or paint them as a special gift for a friend. [26 minutes]

• Elegance (#1208)

  The extravagant elegance and vibrancy of a beautiful summer rose is always a romantic favorite. [26 minutes]

• Dimensional Iris (#1209)

  Texture is captured in this painting, as you experience a new twist by adding dimension. [26 minutes]

• Gardener's Favorite Hat (#1210)

  The simplicity of a garden hat and fresh flowers, who can resist wanting to enjoy this subject? [26 minutes]

• Olive Basket (#1211)

  This casual painting is for the gourmet. Learn the ease of "under-painting" and adding glazes. [26 minutes]

• Sentinel (#1212)

  Capture the beautiful sky, a lighthouse and ease of form with the subject of a rocky shore. [26 minutes]

• Window-Flower Box (#1213)

  This country window with the flower box is sure to bring the perfect color accents to your home. [26 minutes]

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• Episode #1226

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• Winter Soon (#1301)

  A perfect painting for the beginner to learn watercolor techniques that are easy for all levels. [26 minutes]

• Fruit of the Vine (#1302)

  This project demonstrates what a difference glazes can make on the luscious grapes and wine bottle. [26 minutes]

• Tranquil Pond with Water Lilies (#1303)

  The use of Blue Masking Fluid makes this tranquil pond an easy to paint project. [26 minutes]

• Falls Woodland Magic (#1304)

  The under-painting in this woodland scene makes it easy to see values and placement. [26 minutes]

• Roses - Everyone's Favorite (#1305)

  Painting roses using watercolor or acrylic use techniques that are similar on wood and canvas. [26 minutes]

• Wild Dogwood (#1306)

  This painting of graceful dogwood flowers helps demonstrate the benefits of using pre-wet areas. [26 minutes]

• Winter Snowfall (#1307)

  The use of Texture medium is used to create depth in the mountains scene just as fresh snowfall. [26 minutes]

• Morning Glow (#1308)

  Learn how to paint a beautiful sky that warms the fresh morning snow in watercolor or acrylic. [26 minutes]

• Spring Blossoms (#1309)

  The delicate blossoms are enhanced with dimensional nest, using texture medium and Dimension Plus. [26 minutes]

• Misty Morning (#1310)

  Sue applies washes of color and tap on foliage for landscape to create an early morning mist. [26 minutes]

• Bottled Charm (#1311)

  A charming still life with transparent bottles and carnations tucked in. Learn to paint glass too! [26 minutes]

• Flutterby Butterfly (#1312)

  Pen and Ink can be a wonderful accent when using watercolor or acrylic in this beautiful painting. [26 minutes]

• Summer Delight (#1313)

  What can be more delightful than a summer walk in the woods to inspire you to paint? [26 minutes]

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