Learning with Richard Schmid
Explorations and Adventures in Painting with Master, Richard Schmid.
In this collaborative educational series, Katie Swatland presents the discoveries and philosophies of this extraordinary painter. Each lesson contains specifics on his methods and step-by-step demonstrations with high-resolution images.
WITH THESE LESSONS:
“IN PAINTING, ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING AT ALWAYS COMES DOWN TO NOTES OF COLOR RATHER THAN THINGS LIKE LEAVES, GRASS, AND SKY.”— Richard Schmid
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
Richard is a continuation in the lineage of the great artists from the Romantic era, a direct descendant of a generation rooted in centuries of knowledge, which culminated in a very high level of aesthetic sophistication. Richard’s philosophy stems from a time when beauty was found, even in tragedy, and the most cherished and revered art was always an ascending act which served as an affirmation of joy and solace to sorrow.
Rarely does an artist of Richard’s caliber come along. Even more scarce are those who can articulate how it is they do what they do, and who are generous enough to share their discoveries with others. Richard is a unique combination of virtuoso skill and an unmatched ability to clearly communicate how he employs the use of paint to express what he sees. This series was inspired by a desire to preserve his teachings and the knowledge he has cultivated over the 60+ years he has so passionately dedicated to painting. May the ideas presented here nurture your creative endeavors and provide opportunities to explore new worlds within this field of expression.
—With gratitude, Katie Swatland
“Katie Swatland’s presentation of our instructional sessions brings an insight and animation into my teaching that is impossible for me to achieve. This is because she speaks from the experience of one who is learning, whereas I can only speak from the perspective of one who already knows.
Thus it is that Katie presents the ideas I offer with a unique clarity. When I give critiques she anticipates the questions in her readers’ minds because they are her questions too. When the stages of my demonstration paintings are shown, Katie can explain and analyze them because she watched them happen. Her personal thoughts and observations connect with readers and vividly recreate the experience of being there.”
—Richard Schmid
