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Reviewer: Evelyn Y.
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There's nothing bettter than seeing Silverman draw. There's no one who draws better. Would be smart of the company that made the CD to allow one to skip ahead or at least to skip to the second drawing. Also would be good to have a split screen so you could see the model and the drawing at the same time.

Reviewer: marcelle g.
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Fabulous dvd!!! I might even rent it again. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about drawing or painting.

Marcelle Gray

Reviewer: Mary O.
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Excellent! Burton is an excellent artist as well as educator.

Reviewer: Ismael R.
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I think Mr. Silverman is a national treasure. He shows his methods and thinking behind his art with wit and humor. To watch this DVD is to see a master at work. His other DVDs on watercolor and oil are just as rewarding. Here's hoping he'll do one on pastels.

Reviewer: Elizabeth S.
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I enjoyed this DVD so much! To be able to watch Burt Silverman work and draw along with him was invaluable. I love his laid-back conversational style and the way he explains his thought process in such a humble way. I learned volumes from this DVD. Thanks for making it available.

Reviewer: Mary Catherine C.
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With Burton's outside in approach as in sculpting and his top down approach, I was able to use that left side of my brain and loved it. It was very satisfying getting the values to appear so fast and to be able to place my subject where I wanted it from the beginning rather than starting with a head or torso and ending up with the entire drawing in one corner of the paper. I very much appreciate the solution to a problem that has been bugging me for several weeks.

Reviewer: Mary S.
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Excellent DVD. Highly recommend for artists.

Reviewer: moises m.
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Mr Silverman is a real master. Good teaching and simple steps. I enjoyed this DVD. I recommend it highly.

Reviewer: Elizabeth B.
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I was disappointed. I have his video of years ago when he painted using the method in his book "Breaking the Rules of Watercolor" and this DVD compares poorly to that venture.

Reviewer: Ruben A.
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Enjoyed it, good demo as always by Silverman.

Reviewer: Marisa M.
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Experiencing this video is better than a trip to the spa. The pace and setting were relaxing, yet...invigorating. I would encourage artists of all levels to watch this video. I work as a professional artist and found the information on observing the model, making decisions during the drawing, and delightful personal insight very...very...helpful.

Reviewer: john w.
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This one was very disappointing. I wouldn't have thought it possible to give a drawing lesson without once mentioning planes,form,direction and a dozen other basic considerations,but he did it!

Reviewer: Mark S.
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Simply amazing. I'm a long time Burton Silverman fan. Gorgeous drawing demos and I enjoyed hearing Mr. Silverman's thoughts. His drawings are works of art ...not studies. Also recommend picking up his book The Intimate Eye.

Reviewer: David O.
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Pros: Two beautiful drawings were presented from start to finish. Several helpful ideas and suggestions were explained along the way. Video quality was good with clear audio.

Cons: The number of ideas presented seemed more suitable for a live demonstration. That is to say, much more could have been added in the form of tips and techniques, given the relatively long running time of the video. DVDs/videos can always be paused, rewound or re-watched if anything is missed. That's one of their key benefits. No DVD menu or scene selection option.

Summary: I'm glad I watched it and would recommend it to others. However, the $15 rental fee is a bit steep. The standard $10 seems more appropriate.

Reviewer: joyce c.
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I loved this video, Burt Silverman is a master and this video is a fabulous demonstration. I highly recommend it. joyce c