The Complete Painter was originally entitled "Painting Secrets" and was produced at Comcast Cable's Northwest Indiana studios.
Eight shows were produced and broadcast during late 2006' and into 2007'.
Soon after, Jeffry got a call from a newly developed all-art network; the Visual Arts Network (VAN) saying they liked the
unusual format of the show, and asked him to produce a new similar show for them. VAN was founded by well-known PBS
painting host Lynne Pittard - who is also VAN's current President.
Jeffry's intentions had always been to produce a painting show like no other - a show that included
every topic useful to artists, and art collectors alike. He includes information no other painting show on television
covers - including most universities!
Jeffry hosts the program and provides the majority of lectures and demonstrations on painting technique.
However, there will be many art-related guests, and guest artists featured as time permits, as well - which contributes to
Jeffry's goal in learning all there is to know about painting, and the painters' lifestyle.
Most demonstrations will be given in oils, but other mediums will be included covering nearly any painting and drawing
media. In addition, Jeffry will periodically take us on brief tours visiting people or places of interest to amateur
and professional artists, art patrons, and art collectors, as well.
The main objective of the program is to teach "fine art" methods to those who may believe they are only capable of understanding
(and producing) craft, decorator, or recreational art. We want to demonstrate that it is just as easy to practice
the techniques used by professional fine artists, when given the proper instruction. And because such a wide range
of topics will be covered, even the most experienced artists can benefit from watching the show. Any true "artist" will
tell you that one will never know everything, and you should never stop learning something new. And this learning
process should occur with every new painting one approaches.
