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Painting with Wilson Bickford

Making an Impression (Part 1)

Artist and Instructor Wilson Bickford brings his step-by-step paint smart, not hard technique to Public Television. With Season 8’s thirteen episodes, Wilson brings us a variety of different landscapes and studies sure to interest both the novice and experienced artist.

Making an Impression (Part 1)

Painting with Wilson Bickford Episode 804 | 27m 12s | CC

Wilson uses only a painting knife to create a vase full of colorful flowers. In Part 1, he creates the background and the vase.

Painting with Wilson Bickford

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