The latest instructional DVD from Streamline Publishing showcases one of the most gifted, well-trained, articulate, and outlandish contemporary artists, Alexey Steele. For the first time, Steele reveals the portrait painting techniques of the Russian masters.
The artist’s spacious studio in Los Angeles
In this expertly filmed and edited DVD program, Californian Alexey Steele offers the benefits of the disciplined training he received in Russia as well as the experience he has had in the U.S. painting captivating portraits. Trained in Moscow at the world-renowned Surikov Institute of the Russian Academy, considered the finest art school in the world, Steele studied under the top masters at the school. Unlike art schools in America, fewer than 20 students are accepted into the Surikov Institute annually, after exhaustive demonstrations of their proficiency. Steele, the son of renowned Russian master Leonid Steele, became a master in his own right and today works from a position of influence in his Los Angeles studio. Steele is not only a brilliant artist, but a colorful and exuberant defender and leader of the new realism movement.
Steele discussing a drawing created by his father, Leonid Steele, with publisher Eric Rhoads
This DVD, the first for Steele, demonstrates his style and gives the viewer an excellent demonstration in the Moscow school style. You’ll follow Alexey as he paints and offers his viewpoints on technique and purpose, step by step, through the process of painting Chelsea, his beautiful muse and model. You’ll tour his Los Angeles studio and view his artwork, and you’ll also make a rare visit to the home and studio of Leonid Steele. Art publisher Eric Rhoads interviews Steele, plus you’ll hear an in-depth discussion of his thoughts on art today. We believe this will become a very important documentation of a special time in the world of art.
This cinematic DVD production includes:
– In-depth female portrait painting demonstration in the Russian style, capturing the essence of the sitter.
– Los Angeles studio visit.
– Interview with the artist by Fine Art Connoisseur publisher B. Eric Rhoads
– A viewing of Steele’s paintings.
– A visit to the home of Russian master Leonid Steele.
– Over six hours of video
For more information, visit http://streamlineartvideo.com/titles/steele/.
