# WC: The Language of Painting **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/c/artist-educator-resources/wc-the-language-of-painting/38.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the WC: The Language of Painting category](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-wc-the-language-of-painting-category/158)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for all sharing experiences, questions, or comments on all aspects of the Waichulis Curriculum: The Language of Painting. --- ## [WAICHULIS CURRICULUM: LoP Outline](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waichulis-curriculum-lop-outline/176)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waichulis-curriculum-lop-outline/176 "2024-01-28T19:46:42Z")
WAICHULIS CURRICULUM: LANGUAGE OF PAINTING FIRST MARKS (DOT, LINE) Origin Destination Exercise 2-3 panels Origin-Destination Diagnostic Wheel SHAPE Shape Replication Exercises VALUE and COLOR Black and White Press… --- ## [Complete Pressure Scales 1 Black and White](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/complete-pressure-scales-1-black-and-white/1661)
**Author:** [@richard](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/complete-pressure-scales-1-black-and-white/1661 "2022-12-08T11:16:09Z")
Hello everyone, I just completed my black and white pressure scales. This was a struggle and felt like quite the beating. I worked on the first nine pressure scales (from the top right corner to the top left corner + th… --- ## [The Pressure Scale by Dan Christian](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-pressure-scale-by-dan-christian/501)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 7:33am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-pressure-scale-by-dan-christian/501 "2022-12-06T07:33:24Z")
Here is a video of the Painted Pressure Scale by artist Dan Christian. Dan establishes the majority of the gradation with short strokes via a bristle filbert, knocks down thick, distracting strokes with a series of very… --- ## [Complete Shape Replication](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/complete-shape-replication/1629)
**Author:** [@richard](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 7:12am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/complete-shape-replication/1629 "2022-12-06T07:12:09Z")
I finally completed the Shape Replication Exercise. I started with a very heavy hand, but after getting feedback from Anthony, I think I managed to finish with a lighter hand. All feedback is welcome. @AWaichulis Can … --- ## [Painting the form box](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-the-form-box/1194)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-the-form-box/1194 "2022-10-19T22:13:56Z")
After becoming recently inspired while listening to an audible on Leonardo DaVinci I thought I’d post my latest progress on the form box. I’m NOT however using 36 layers of thin glazes like DaVinci did for the Mona Lisa.… --- ## [Line Quality and LoP Shape Replication](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/line-quality-and-lop-shape-replication/546)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/line-quality-and-lop-shape-replication/546 "2022-10-14T02:40:18Z")
I find that one of the most significant issues facing the painter is the consideration of how much paint should be on the brush. Now while different tasks will influence this “ideal” amount significantly—for the majority… --- ## [Thoughts on Masking for Sharp Edges](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/thoughts-on-masking-for-sharp-edges/507)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/thoughts-on-masking-for-sharp-edges/507 "2022-10-12T00:04:30Z")
Here’s a few thoughts and tips regrading the use of masking agents (i.e., tape) for making sharp lines with oils. --- ## [Finished form box](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-form-box/1235)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-form-box/1235 "2020-12-29T23:15:27Z")
All done! I drew the structure from life but finished it with a photo… I know its not perfect but I’ve learned tons of stuff. Im fairly happy with it! --- ## [LoD exercise 6 completed](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lod-exercise-6-completed/1145)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lod-exercise-6-completed/1145 "2020-06-05T17:15:06Z")
This was a challenge but I’m learning tons by doing these. This is my completed exercise and I know its not perfect but I believe its good enough for me to move onto the form box. --- ## [Exercise 6](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercise-6/1138)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercise-6/1138 "2020-05-28T17:00:01Z")
So…Eventually I’ll get there! I’m learning alot now with how each individual paint reacts to one another. I’d love to be able to finish this exercise in 2 swipes but not happening, it’s all good. The color of the sp… --- ## [Exercise 5 of LoP](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercise-5-of-lop/1129)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercise-5-of-lop/1129 "2020-05-16T14:19:39Z")
Finally achieved this one after many mistakes and mishaps. --- ## [Finished ex. #4](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-ex-4/1128)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-ex-4/1128 "2020-05-15T17:05:45Z")
Well finished this one, a little wonky in spots but I’ll get better…So far so good concerning the Language of Painting. --- ## [Exercises 4&5](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercises-4-5/1122)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/exercises-4-5/1122 "2020-05-06T18:02:06Z")
These exercises aren’t easy that’s for sure. I’d love to get a critique on my progress so far if you wouldn’t mind. I have approximately 1-2 more overpasses on each. I need to adjust the coloring, tweak shape of sphere. … --- ## [Gradation blocks](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/gradation-blocks/1100)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/gradation-blocks/1100 "2020-04-11T17:44:16Z")
Is it “ok” or “within the guidelines” to use the stippling technique with my Oval Mop to attain the gradation that is shown? I felt like it worked in this instance but I’m afraid that I might be traveling down a path tha… --- ## [Phase 2 Scales](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/phase-2-scales/858)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/phase-2-scales/858 "2019-08-09T12:20:23Z")
So I started painting phase 2 scales using french ultramarine. I stopped because I thought I was using the wrong color only to find out it was exactly the right color. It seemed very dark and blotchy so I switched to the… --- ## [Pressure Scale 1st Phase](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-scale-1st-phase/841)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-scale-1st-phase/841 "2019-03-15T21:09:40Z")
Here are 3 pressure scales that I painted from the LOP program. 3rd one is much better than the 1st but I have a long way to go. --- ## [Pressure Scales](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-scales/270)
**Author:** [@stuart129172](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/stuart129172)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pressure-scales/270 "2018-04-13T19:54:54Z")
Today's painted pressure scale. This is one pass, Williamsburg permanent red orange into white, this time with a little liquin. I find the camera seems to cut through the opacity of the paint, so it looks smoother in the… --- ## [Conal gradations, Panel #2](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/conal-gradations-panel-2/646)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/conal-gradations-panel-2/646 "2018-04-08T00:14:55Z")
\[IMG\_6942\] --- ## [1st panel of colored cones](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/1st-panel-of-colored-cones/635)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/1st-panel-of-colored-cones/635 "2018-04-05T23:47:40Z")
\[IMG\_6909\] --- ## [B/W Cone exercise](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-w-cone-exercise/629)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-w-cone-exercise/629 "2018-03-01T19:22:32Z")
\[IMG\_6764\]Here are my b/w cones painted on canvas. I keep all my exercises because I can use them when I teach. They prove to be very useful in explanation of simple shaped objects, or of breaking down objects into simpl… --- ## [WIP on Travellers and Magicians](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-on-travellers-and-magicians/547)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-on-travellers-and-magicians/547 "2017-10-28T18:50:53Z")
Working it still! The details are so teeny tiny! What a challenge! This part I’m working on it the figurine of a Chinese lady. \[IMG\_5800\] --- ## [Beginning of 'Travellers and Magicians'](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/beginning-of-travellers-and-magicians/525)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/beginning-of-travellers-and-magicians/525 "2017-09-30T14:38:58Z")
This is 18 hrs. of painting so far, not a lot of area covered yet. The red paper background will have texture on it. There’s a lot to do yet. I’m happy I got this part in because it was the most detail with the teeny wri… --- ## [Waichulis Form Box](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waichulis-form-box/198)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/waichulis-form-box/198 "2017-08-05T16:58:17Z")
The Form box is an essential tool for the Waichulis Curriculum as it further bridges the conceptual gap between the two dimensional image and the three dimensional world. The Gradation Patterns that are done prior to the… --- ## [Completed Cylinder wheel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/completed-cylinder-wheel/467)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/completed-cylinder-wheel/467 "2017-07-26T03:18:52Z")
\[image\] I have completed this segment of the cylinder exercises. This section was by far the most difficult to do for me. Anyhow, in these cylinders it became quite a lot of fun using a totally white cylinder and imagini… --- ## [Completed ellipse formations](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/completed-ellipse-formations/391)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/completed-ellipse-formations/391 "2017-05-17T17:31:56Z")
Now they are done and I am pretty happy with them. They need to dry and I will put on more layers of color to really build them into more realism. They were tough at first but once I got over my inner block at doing them… --- ## [Start of Ellipse exercises](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/start-of-ellipse-exercises/379)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/start-of-ellipse-exercises/379 "2017-05-15T00:37:57Z")
\[image\] First layers of one row...turning towards the viewer. More layers should bring them more to life. --- ## [Fleshtone Gradation Blocks](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/fleshtone-gradation-blocks/197)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/fleshtone-gradation-blocks/197 "2017-04-14T19:50:05Z")
Shortly after the launch of the Language of Painting, we released an additional Gradation Block Model sheet approximating some "fleshtones". You can download the sheet here: LINK: http://anthonywaichulis.com/wp-conte… --- ## [Cylinder Exercises](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/cylinder-exercises/289)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/cylinder-exercises/289 "2017-03-19T16:26:26Z")
These are finished now. They were not easy! \[image\]\[image\] --- ## [LoP Basic Color Chart](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lop-basic-color-chart/228)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/lop-basic-color-chart/228 "2017-02-23T14:29:04Z")
The Language of Painting Basic Palette Color Chart allows the artist to observe the effects of mixing each color on our palette with every other color on the palette. The result is a valuable, personalized resource that … [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/artist-educator-resources/wc-the-language-of-painting/38.md?page=1)