Alvaro in action
Take a peek at Alvaro in action as he paints in different places around the globe.
Coastal Scene, Cadaques – Trailer
Learn how to capture the essence of a coastal scene full of life, mood and atmosphere.
Alvaro clearly explains and shows tips, tricks and techniques you’ll need in order to paint a harbour full of boats in a inspiring and practical way.
Understanding the 4 pillars of watercolour – Trailer
Alvaro Castagnet “Studio Masterclass Series”
Here Alvaro reveals and generously explains his way of making art describing in detail each and every design principles you should know. Emphasizing his famous concept: “the 4 pillars of watercolour” with learning quotes and descriptive explanations, Alvaro helps you understand the importance of working with them and encourages you to apply them to paint a personal watercolour.
The knowledge Alvaro shares is crucial for every artist, whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, and it will become a valuable basis for your own powerful creations.
Genova, Italy: Street Scene – Trailer
Alvaro Castagnet “Studio Masterclass Series”
If you are seeking further insights into the magical medium that is Watercolour, this video will provide solutions to all your questions!
Alvaro will explain all aspects of painting a vibrant street scene in Genova – Italy.
In this video, he covers a full range of important elements that bring dynamics to street scenes: People, cars, umbrellas, bikes, signs, lights and more. Enjoy a direct approach demonstration with detailed analysis to help you free up your creativity and complete a competent work of art.
In Red Restaurant – Trailer
Alvaro Castagnet “Studio Masterclass Series”
In this film Alvaro applies his immensely successful strategy : the “Four pillars of watercolour” showing with clear instruction, the importance of composition work, tonal values, colour harmony, and the way to approach figures to create a strong and exciting painting in a restaurant interior.
Always encouraging you to simplify and create magical moments in your work.
Heumarkt Square Cologne Germany – Trailer
Alvaro Castagnet “Studio Masterclass Series”
In this tutorial Alvaro shows you how to capture the feel of a place, painting a busy city square scene, in Cologne, Germany.
Using step by step method Alvaro will go through all the important aspects of what makes a painting work : composition, value, colour, brushstrokes, edges, etc.
This is a perfect video to pick up some tips on how to simplify a busy scene into beautiful shapes full of mood, colour and atmosphere.
Collins St. Melbourne by Night – Trailer
The “Paris End” with Alvaro Castagnet “Studio Masterclass Series”
Alvaro uses his “4 Pillars of Watercolour” strategy to achieve breathtaking paintings full of flair and passion. Here, he shows you how to turn a complex scene like this into a show-stopper.
The “Paris End” of Collins Street is famous for its heritage buildings, boutiques and lively alfresco dining.
Swanston St. Rainy Day – Trailer
Tackling a rainy cityscape may seem daunting, with buildings, perspective, vehicles and figures all adding up to a complex mix.
Alvaro Castagnet, knows Swanston Street so well, he has absorbed its vibrant atmosphere into his soul, and that shows in this lovely interpretation.
Alvaro used a photograph shot in the rain, promising to paint this moody, rainy day scene back in his studio using his “Four Pillars of Watercolour” strategy. Inspiring!
Little River Rd. – Landscape Trailer
NSW, Australia
This glorious, hazy summer panorama, with its winding country road, majestic eucalyptus and grazing cattle, is a perfect subject to learn the essentials of painting a landscape.
Learn how Alvaro uses his “Four Pillars of Watercolour” approach, and watch how he applies magnificent brushwork to achieve aerial perspective, atmosphere and drama. If you want to learn a valuable lesson in painting the landscape, you must watch it!
Rainy Day in Berlin – Trailer
In this film Alvaro travels to Berlin, where he demonstrates his immense ability combined with his flair and passion for watercolours, by painting a rainy day around Nikolaiviertel, the oldest residential area of Berlin, full of character & history!
This subject shows glistening wet pavements, cars, people and a nice café scene. Alvaro is an innovator and pushes the boundaries of watercolor to new dimensions. His commentary is full of essential art instruction, useful advice and encouragement.
The Passionate Painter in Havana – Part 2
Enjoy all the colour and excitement as Alvaro paints the flamboyant characters that abound in the beautiful city of Havana.
Learn as he shows how to convey the colour and character of backlit musicians, the city’s bicycle taxi riders hanging round on street corners, the music and ambience in Havana’s famous café, la Taberna, the atmosphere of a quaint old barbershop and, best of all, enjoy the fun as Alvaro paints one of Havana’s famous cigar smoking women.
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The Passionate Painter in Havana – Part 1
Alvaroʼs passion for watercolour is matched here by the vibrancy and colours of Havana.
We follow Alvaro as he discovers and paints the broad boulevards, narrow cobbled streets, flaking Spanish colonial buildings and the 1950s American cars which are such a feature of Havana.
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The Passionate Painter in the North of England
In this film Alvaro, explores the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, choosing to paint street scenes and Liverpool docks as well as an interior with two figures.
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The Passionate Painter in Paris
Alvaro paints in Paris with its historic buildings and busy boulevards. His subjects include glistening wet pavements, bustling café scenes, the wonderful façade of l’Opéra and Place Saint-Michel in the early morning.
You can also purchase this DVD in our E-Store.
The Passionate Painter in Antwerp
In this video Alvaro travels to Antwerp and selects a range of subjects which include street views, a café interior, inside the railway station and one of the oldest bars in Antwerp painted at night.
You can also purchase this DVD in our E-Store.
Pintando Con Pasion en Amberes
The Passionate Painter in Antwerp (Spanish version).
En esta película viaja a Amberes y selecciona una serie de temas que incluyen una vista urbana, el interior de una cafetería, el hall principal de la estación de ferrocarril, y realiza una nocturna, en el interior de uno de los bares mas antiguos de Amberes.
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Impresiones en Acuarela
Inspired Watercolor Video in Spanish.
En este film, pinta las calles, plazas y cafés de la histórica ciudad de Girona, en Cataluña, junto a hermosas vistas de Cadaques, sobre la costa NE de España, ciudad donde nació Salvador Dalí.
You can purchase this DVD in our E-Store.
Inspired Watercolor in English
In this video, Alvaro paints the streets, squares and cafes of the historic town of Girona in Catalonia, northern Spain as well as in the coastal town of Cadaques, home town of Salvador Dali.
You can also purchase this DVD in our E-Store.
