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Exciting Newsletter Contents

Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative ArtsServing the Art Community since 1972

� New! Six Online Courses

� Ask Ann and Mary Column

� Teacher and Student Promotions

� Free Lesson - How to Paint a Red Rose

� Paintings for Sale - A Benefit for SDP

� 2008 Omaha Studio & On-the-Road Seminar Schedule

I dream a lot. I do more painting when I’m not painting. It’s in the subconscious.::: Andrew Wyeth :::

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.::: Scott Adams :::

Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn some-thing new.

::: Og Mandino :::

O great creator of being grant us one more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives.::: Jim Morrison :::

Ask Ann & Mary Advice Column

Updates

Need Books, Packets, Genesis Products or Royal LangnickelBrushes for Classes?

We carry the full line of Genesis and Royal Brushes!Download a catalog at www.kingslan.

We love to work with home studios or small shops!

I want to finish a piece I started in tradi-tional oils with Genesis - is this possible?

You can coat your painting with a productcalled Magic Metallic Matte Sealer. Let thisair dry then paint over the sealer. If thesurface can take the heat, this sealer will actas a barrier between the oil and the Genesis.

My mop gets full of paint but I don’twant to clean it while painting as ittakes forever to dry - any tips?

I run my mop through the hand sanitizer($1 at the Dollar Tree--comparable to Purelland Dial). Takes out all the color and it isdry and ready almost instantly.

A tip from Linda McFadden:

Here is a tip the neurologist gave me. Donot sit for more than 30 minutes in oneposition, set a timer he says. Then get up,move around and stretch, neck, arms, legs.

I always seem to need to reduce or en-large a line drawing but am so bad atmath - what do you do?

We use a Proportion Wheel tool. The insidering is the size you have and the outsidering is the size you want. The little windowtells you the amount of the reduction neces-sary. Just set your copier to the size or tellthe print shop.

The following products mentioned in thiscolumn are available online atwww.kingslan.com/

√ Magic Mettalic Matte Sealer√ Signature Line of Mop Brushes√ Proportion Wheel

Are You a Traditional Oil or Genesis Teacher?We are adding to our website a listing of teacherswho currently teach in either Genesis or traditionaloils. Would you like to listed? Send us via emailyour information including contact information,teaching location and qualifications. The list willbe updated quarterly. We are constantly asked“Who teaches oils in my area?” and this will give

Teacher and Student Promotions

Are you teaching at an upcoming convention?As a benefit to current and past students or correspondence students we are offering space on ourwebsite. Send .jpg files (no larger than 275x275) to our email address along with your name, website,email and contact information. We will only list those who submit so don’t delay! Our email address is:painting@kingslan.com

the answer. We will have a separate listings forKingslan Accredited Teachers and Genesis Autho-rized Artisans. Help us spread the word as to whoteaches where! We will only list those who submitso don’t delay! Our email address is:painting@kingslan.com

Ann & Mary to teach at SDP May 2008 in TampaBelow are the projects Ann and Mary are teaching at Society of Decorative Painters in

Tampa - May 2008. Go to www.decorativepainters.org to register!

History of Trompe L’oeilInstructor Mary Gibilisco

Wednesday 2-6

Colour TheoryInstructor Ann Kingslan

Friday 8-5

Seminar Philosophy and Content

Each seminar is patterned after the Old World Art Academies. The studentlearns the academic principles and techniques by duplicating the work of theTeacher/Master. The studies or projects are formulated to stress a particulararea of study and all teaching and painting is directed toward that end. Thestudent may work in traditional oils, acrylics, or Genesis heat set oils. Ann andMary teach using traditional oil methods with the Genesis paints.

The only prerequisite to study with Ann and Mary is a desire to increase yourknowledge and painting skills. While the Decorative Art Level TeachingSeminars are directed toward those wishing to learn how to teach or toimprove their teaching methods, it is also excellent for students who wish tolearn the Ann Kingslan Method from the very beginning. We are the onlystudio that can grant students the title of “Genesis Authorized Artisan”.Take any of our 3-5 day seminars and you will be an Authorized Artisan.

Lodging and Meals

Our students are housed at newly remodeled hotel, The Park Inn, which isdirectly across the parking lot from our decorative art studio. Our studentsreceive a highly discounted rate of $70 per night. The hotel has a complimen-tary breakfast while we provide a full lunch each day. The hotel has a fullservice restaurant and there are several restaurants and shops within walkingdistance for your evening meal.

How Do I Get to the Omaha Seminars?

The seminar studio and hotel is right off Interstate I-680. If you fly intoOmaha, there is a low cost shuttle between the hotel and airport. Omahaboasts excellent airfare rates due to the central location and airlines such asMidwest Express and Southwest. All airlines fly into Omaha.

Studio

Our professional studio is ideal for the seminar student. Each student has one-half of a 5 foot table. The lighting is excellent! Ann and Mary have 90 of theirdecorative art adorning every available surface. We have added a video monitorsystem to our studio. Now there truly is no bad seat. The two 25” monitors arepositioned at 7 feet above the floor on opposite ends of the studio teachingroom. We are able to zoom in on small areas so now the student misses nothing!Our students could not be more excited or appreciative.

Sign Me Up!

Send in the registration form with a 50% deposit to 920 South 107 Ave #102,Omaha NE 68114, call or fax 402.397.0298 or visit us online at:www.kingslan.com. Sign up for a learning experience unparalleled in thedecorative art field!

Updated Seminar Information

Kingslan & Gibilisco

Our Omaha,Nebraska

ProfessionalStudio

The BeautifulPark InnHotel

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cruisin’ Again with Mary & AnnWe will sail on Carnival’s Legend from Tampa, FL. The cost of the cruise, including 2 and 1/2 days of paintingwith Ann/Mary will be $1075* for an inside cabin. If you wish to bring a non painter with you, that cruise is$800* for an inside cabin. Upgrades for ocean view and balcony cabins are available.

Sailing October 28 - November 4, 2007

Arrive Depart

Sunday Tampa 4:00 PM

Monday At SEA

Tuesday, Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Wednesday, Cozumel 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Thursday, Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Friday, Costa Maya 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Saturday AT SEA

Sunday Tampa 8:00 AM

Paintings Available for PurchaseGo to www.kingslan.com for details - a benefit for SDP

Which seminars are available through correspondence?At the present time, the Decorative Art Levels I, II and III and the Dutch OldMaster Series are currently available as correspondence courses. Others maybe added in the future. The Decorative Art courses may be taken out of orderbut this is not advised.

Is there a time limit on when the course must be completed?There is no time limit.

How is the student evaluated?The student receives manuals, photos and colour match swatches. The studentpaints the study pieces to the best of his or her ability. Then pieces are mailedback and are then carefully evaluated by Ann and Mary. A complete writtencritique is sent to the student. If necessary, the student adjusts the pieces andthen sends them back to Ann and Mary. A final evaluation is completed andthe pieces are returned to the student.

Seminar or Correspondence CourseRegistration Form

NameAddressCity State ZipDaytime Phonee-mail address

Seminar or Correspondence Course Title(s)

Each correspondence course registration must beaccompanied by the full course fee. Seminarsregistration must be accompanied by 1/2 of theseminar fee. Make check payable to Kingslan &Gibilisco Seminars. VISA/MC/DISC/AMEX isaccepted.

Kingslan & Gibilisco Decorative Arts920 South 107 Avenue #102Omaha, NE 68114(402) 397-0298 (voice and 24 hour fax)

e-mail painting@kingslan.comwww.kingslan.com

Kingslan & Gibilisco Correspondence Courses

What are the benefits on these courses?Upon completion of the courses, you will be a knowl-edgable, fully Accredited Ann Kingslan Instructor. Thisentitles you to additional discounts on wholesale orders,completion certificates, newsletters, listing on the gallerysection and teaching secion on our website.

What is the cost of each course?The cost of each Decorative Art course is $275 and theDutch Old Master Series is $200 (US Dollars). Thestudent pays the shipping to Ann and Mary. Ann andMary pay the shipping back to the student in the UnitedStates. Due to the high cost of shipping to Japan the costof the course is $375 for the Decorative Art Series.

What is the cost of the wood surfaces?The wood surfaces are approximately $60-$80 (plusshipping) per course and will be delivered directly to thestudent. The student may order this wood from Kingslan& Gibilisco Seminars or may provide their own wood.

How do I sign up?Fill out the seminar registration form and mail it, fax ore-mail to Kingslan & Gibilisco Seminars with the properfees. You may sign up online at www.kingslan.com

2005 Learning Opportunites

Day Time Medium Instructor Fee/class

Mondays 7:00-9:00 Acrylics Patty Vinal $6.50Tuesday 5:45-8:15 Genesis Oils Mary Gibilisco $8.00Wednesday 9:00-11:30 Beginner Genesis Oils Lucy Hartman $8.00Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 Acrylics Patty Vinal $6.50Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 Kid’s Class Lucy Hartman $10.00 - includes suppliesWednesdays 6:30-9:00 Genesis Oils Shirley Hutchison $8.00Thursdays 9:30-11:00 Acrylics Kathy White $6.50Thursdays 5:30-7:30 Coloured Pencils Shirley Hutchison $8.00Join our local classes at anytime - our talented instructors will take you to the next level of your personal artistic growth!

Meet Our Instructors:Lucy Hartman. Lucy has had a life long interest in art and tookmany classes throughout grade school, high school and college.She began to take classes from Ann Kingslan in 1988 and then toteach at the studio becoming an Ann Kingslan Certified Teacher,and later a Certified Genesis Instructor. She also taught children’sclasses while living in central Nebraska. Lucy’s primary medium isGenesis Heat Set Oils, but she is also proficient in drawing, oils andcoloured pencil. She enjoys and has taught many other media aswell including collage, watercolour, pastels, stamping and paper arts,acrylics and clay.

Shirley Hutchison is an Ann KingslanCertified Teacher and an award winningauthorized Genesis Instructor. She hasbeen teaching painting since 1995. Herinitial experience was with acrylic paintsbeginning in 1991. She has taken classesfrom many nationally known artists includ-ing Karen Hubbard, Debbie Cole, AudreyBettin, Janelle Johnson, Jill McFarlane, Janelle Johnson and CarolynBacon. Her oil painting experience began with a class taught through thelocal guild, Omaha Guild of Decorative Artists. From there, she de-

cided to pursue oil painting further. She startedtaking classes and seminars from MaryGibilisco and Ann Kingslan, earning the des-ignation of Ann Kingslan Certified Teacher.Shirley continues to take classes to expandher knowledge and experience. Shirley taught acrylic classes classes formany years through Ye Olde Craft Shop andHomespun Keepsakes. After becoming aKingslan Certified Teacher, she began teach-

ing oil classes using the Genesis Artist Colors. She currently teachesat the Kingslan Gibilisco Decorative Studio.

Kathy White I have always been a crafter, but about 11 years ago I wastalked into taking an acrylic class with a friend at Homespun keep-sakes was hooked! I began teaching at Homespun 5 years ago andfrom there went to Kingslan & Gibilisco Studio. I continue to take

classes when I can from 'big brushes' like MaryGibilisco, Debbie Cole, Mary Owens, KarenHubbard and Heidi England. There is alwaysmore to learn! I have dabbled in oils but acrylics remain myfirst love. I enjoy sharing ideas with all of mystudents and hope that I will someday be ableto do more with design My firm belief is that if

you could color between the lines in grade school you CAN learn to dodecorative painting; it is just a matter of practice, practice, practice. I have been lucky to have a great family that is supportive and allowme time to play in my paint room. I also have 4 wonderful grandchildren

who love to play in Grandma's paint room and are a true inspirationbecause they have no fear of color.

Patty Vinal I'm a born and bred Omaha, Nebraskan and love living inthis very friendly City. I've been married to my very supportive hus-band Mike for 33 years this year and raised our 3 boys and adopted 4girls. Needing an outlet, I found a shop nearby that taught "Tole". Knowing I could never afford to buy the artwork I wanted I signedup for classes. I've been painting since January of 1989, that makes itan official 16 years! I've taught at several shops in Omaha and Colo-rado as well as my Home Studio for a year before moving back toOmaha. I was fortunate enough to take classes at "The Tole Hut" inDenver for a number of years where I learned Rosemaling and StrokeRoses in Oils. Since moving back I've come to love Genesis paintsstarting with Shirley Hutchingson's beginning classes. Now I love

taking from Mary and Ann as oftenas possible. I still love painting in Acrylics aswell. Strokework in any form is myfavorite thing to do. Just about ev-erything can be improved when us-ing strokes, even basecoating. I alsobelieve you can achieve a high levelof accomplishment when using themodern mediums now available. Ihope I can give as much as I have

been given with skill and patience, and am looking forward to teachingagain.

Kingslan & Gibilisco Weekly Studio ScheduleSign up at: www.kingslan.com or call 402.397.0298 920 South 107 Avenue

(107 & North of Pacific) Omaha NE 68114

Kingslan & Gibilisco Online Classes

Teacup Still Life

• Use of the Safe-T Compass• Brush loading and blending• How to create a proper value scale for each object• Explanation of light source and eye level• Creating the look of porcelain and gold

Lemons & Flow Blue China Still Life• Proper surface preparation• Trace and “prove” a design for symmetry• Brush loading and blending• How to create a proper value scale for each object• Explanation of light source and eye level• Glazing

For only $14.95, view the lesson online and paint along with your full color lesson!

When your payment is received you will receive an email with your login and password. Access to the onlineclass is for 30 days starting when you receive your password.

Drawing, Shading & Shadows video.• Learn 1 and 2 point perspective• Learn how to correct linear perspective mistakes• Explore ellipses at all eye levels and how to use an ellipse template• Learn to draw complicated shapes using cubes and spheres• Learn the characteristics of shadows and how to plot out shadows• Examine paintings to determine the eye level and perspective

Learn to Mix Color and How Value Creates Form

• How do Ann & Mary create all of the different values,intensities & colors using only 9 colors?

• How can you create the illusion of space and volume in apainting?

• How can you become independent of pre-mixed colors?• Sign up and pay online and receive a 25 minute video lesson,

for Genesis or Oils and a pdf file that includes a full lesson(line drawing, instructions, photos and color swatches)

How to Paint a Pink Rose

Sign up and pay online and receive a 25 minute video lesson, for Genesisor Oils and a pdf file that includes a full lesson (line drawing, instructions,photos and color swatches)

What a great online lesson - I have watched it several times. This isa great idea. I know that you will do well with this. I will share yoursite with my friends, and I know the word will spread. Arlene,Stockton, CA

From SDP: Learn to Paint a Peeled Orange Still Life

A video class taught by Mary Kingslan Gibilisco CDA, BFA

Noted artist Mary Kingslan Gibilisco presents full instructions for painting her serenely beautiful Peeled OrangeStill Life from the very first brush strokes through the finishing touches. You’ll also be able to download in PDFform, a lesson packet that includes:

• written instructions• placement guides• color swatches• photo of the piece• full color step-by-step of the water drop lesson• conversion list for either Winsor & Newton or Archival Oil

This online class begins Monday, September 10, 2007, and will be available for purchase through Tuesday,October 9. Presented as a one-hour video in three parts, the lesson is available to SDP members for $20 ($30for non members).

Sign up at www.decorativepainters.org

Kingslan & Gibilisco Online Classes

How to Paint a Red Rose by Kingslan & Gibilisco

cabinet available at www.kingslan.com

Your Free Lesson: How to Paint a Red Rose

PreparationThe masonite insert panel background is applied with a finefoam roller brush with acrylic DecoArt Russett. Apply threecoats of the acrylic then sand lightly with a paper bag.

Red RoseTo create a vibrant red rose the value scale must progressthrough the colour wheel. As colours on a value scale becomelighter the colour or value must become warmer and brighteras compared to the value below it. As a colour becomes darkeron a value scale, the colour becomes duller and cooler ascompared to the value above it. Therefore, the values mustprogress from the medium value of red to red orange, orange,yellow orange in the light values. Then the scale follows thecolour wheel in the opposite direction. The scale creates thedark from red violet to violet and finally to blue violet

Using the value scale in this manner allows the rose to staydark red and not become chalky (bleached out in appearance)or muddy (brownish and dull) in the dark areas. If white wereadded in the light areas, the rose would go “pinkish” and dull.If black or brown were added to the dark areas, the rose wouldappear as if it were dying.

It is difficult to maintain the clarity of colour when workingwith a red scale. When the dark values touch the light values,the colour neutralizes as it is blended. Therefore, it is impera-tive that the values are applied and blended one at a time andin sequence. In other words, do not place all of the values andblend. The same sequence must be respected when layeringaccents tints and adjustments.

Increase lights and darks

Add tints and accents

Rose Value ScaleMedium: R + RSLow Light: RLight: R + YHigh Light: Light + YHigh Dark: Medium + QCDark: HD + QCLow Dark: QC + UB

Light = .....Medium = MDark = ////Low Dark = xxxxx

Morning Glory , Filler Flowers and Wild RosesCreate the morning glory and wild roses using the same valuescale as the red rose. In order to make these flowers recedeaway from the center of interest rose, neutralize each of thered values with a small amount of green (complement of red)in each of the values. Use the lower values of the scale tomake the flowers recede even more.

LeavesLeaves are the support system for the flowers in life as well asin painting. Leaves must never be more vibrant nor moreinteresting than the flowers. However, leaves should be variedfrom each other in hue, tone, and value.

Artistic license may be taken when coloring leaves as well asdesigning leaves. Emphasis is given to flowers through con-trast in the leaves. Place cool tones close to warm tones; placelight values close to dark values. Recede leaves and minimizeemphasis by parallel placement; i.e., cool next to cool, warmnext to warm, dark next to dark. etc.

Use these mixtures in combination. No leaf should be entirelycool; add some warm tones. No leaf should be entirely warm;add some cool tones. Advancing and important leaves will bemore vibrant and will show a wider contrast range of values.Receding leaves will be duller and show a closer contrast rangeof values.

Temperature can create contrast. Use warm against warm,and cool against cool in order to recede into the backgroundor connect with the neighboring flower. Use warm against coolin order to pull forward, emphasize or contrast with theneighboring flower, area, or background. The veins, spots,holes, and interesting details may be added after the leaf is dry.

Basic or Natural Leaf ScaleMix a value scale of grey using black and white. The scaleshould range from a value 2 to a value 8 (see chart on page28).Another option is to use the Genesis Value Scale of Grey.If you mix your own, there should be at least 7 different values.Now add a small amount of Y to each portion to shift the scaleto the green side. The lower values should be quieter (dullerin intensity) than the lighter portions.

Split the value scale into four equal portions. There shouldnow be 28 portions of paint.

Increase lights and darks

Add tints and accents

Initial value placement

streak with RV + Black

BackgroundPlace the background according to the placement guidebelow. This should appear as a glow from back behind themain grouping of flowers.

Warm Leaf ScaleTo one of the value scales of green, create a warm leaf valuescale by adding YO to the lighter values and BU to the darkervalues. The addition of BU will dull the dark values if theybecome too bright. If any of the values become too grey, addY to the pile.

Cool Leaf ScaleTo the third value scale of green, create a cool leaf value scaleby adding UB to each pile. If any of the values become toointense with the blue, neutralize with BU.

Red or Dull Leaf ScaleTo the final value scale, create rich browns by adding YO tothe lighter values and RV + BU to the darker values. Add R ifany the mixes become too intense or bright Add Y if any of themixes become too dull.

Increase lights and darks

Add tints and accents

Initial value placement of a standard leaf (see page 7 forcode explanation)

Center of Wild RoseBase the center with CY5. Add the dark section with CY3. Adda low dark area with CY2. Add a highlight of CY8. Blend bypouncing so that the center has texture.

Finishing of the CabinetFinish the cabinet by painting the entire cabinet with DecoArtRussett. Antique the cabinet with a mix of RV + Blk. Thin thepaint with the Thinning Medium respecting the 40%-60% ratio(review page 4).

Add side and center veins with dark green. Add highlight inthe center of the veins wherethey cross over the light area ofthe leaf.