Watch Mark Kistler's Imagination Station

2017
1 Season
9.9 (8)

Mark Kistler's Imagination Station is a children's television show that premiered in 2017 and ran until 2018. The show is hosted by Mark Kistler, an artist and author known for his instructional books and television programs on drawing. The show also features Tim Decker, a musician who performs original songs and provides musical accompaniment throughout the show.

Each episode of Mark Kistler's Imagination Station is structured around a central theme, such as animals, space, or imagination. Kistler guides young viewers through a series of drawing exercises related to the theme, encouraging them to use their creativity and imagination to draw their own interpretations of the subject matter.

Kistler's approach to teaching drawing is highly engaging and interactive. He frequently engages with the audience, asking them questions and encouraging them to participate in the drawing exercises. He also incorporates humorous and relatable anecdotes into his instruction, making the show entertaining for both kids and parents.

Throughout the show, Kistler emphasizes the importance of persistence and practice in developing artistic skills. He encourages viewers to keep trying, even if their drawings do not turn out perfectly at first. This message of perseverance is an important one for young viewers, as it teaches them that mistakes and failures are a natural part of the learning process.

In addition to the drawing exercises, Mark Kistler's Imagination Station also features musical performances by Tim Decker, who plays original songs on guitar and sings. Decker's music is catchy and upbeat, and his performances provide a fun and energetic break between the drawing exercises.

Overall, Mark Kistler's Imagination Station is a highly educational and entertaining program for children. It teaches important artistic skills while also promoting creativity, imagination, and perseverance. The show has received positive reviews from parents and educators alike, who appreciate its engaging format and educational content.

Mark Kistler's Imagination Station is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between November 8, 2017 and on Mark Kistler & Robert Neustadt

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Seasons

26. Phinned Phish & Octopus

February 2, 2018

Learn to say hello in Hindi and dive deep down in the ocean with Mark to draw the Phinned Phish and the Octopus. We visit the Masters Gallery to look at Asher Durand's breathtaking Alpine View painting. Mark explains the Renaissance words; bonus and foreshortening. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

25. Twisting Tornadoes of Talent & More Space Hamsters

February 2, 2018

Mark starts off with the Twisting Tornadoes of Talent and we get another visit from the Space Hamsters. Contour lines, shadow and foreshortening are the Renaissance words to remember and study with your yay-work. Former "Simpsons" & Disney Animator Tim Decker stops by and draws a wiener dog. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

24. Bob Du Lac & Lily

January 28, 2018

Learn to say hello in Swedish. Mark begins with Bob Du Lac then travels to the Lily & Bob's Mountains. Guest artist Katie Sheldon get's in on the fun. We travel to the masters Gallery to get inspired by the beauty of a Roman helmet. Foreshortening, texture, shadow and 1-point perspective are the special Renaissance words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

23. Twinkie Skateboard Park

January 28, 2018

Get radical with Mark as we skate using our pencil power on the Twinkie Skateboard Park. We also travel to the Towers of Talent and draw out the letter "T". The Renaissance Words to study are: size, two point perspective and shading. Eight Bells by Winslow Homer is highlighted in the Masters Gallery. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

22. Plumbing Planet for a Polar Bear

January 23, 2018

Mark gets down and dirty with the plumbing planet. Former Simpsons and Disney animator Tim Decker joins in on the fun as he demonstrates how to draw a cartoon Polar Bear. Shading and contour lines are the Renaissance Words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

21. T-Rexina & Bronto Mama

January 23, 2018

Learn to say hello in Vietnamese. Then get ready to draw some prehistoric dinos with T-Rexina and Bronto Mama. Clean-up with the Suds Monster and take a walk in the Masters Gallery with Thomas Cleveland's Eye of the Tiger. Mark explains overlapping, shading, texture, contour lines and foreshortening. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

20. Doors of Opportunity & Art Shark

January 23, 2018

Mark opens the many Doors of Opportunity and dives deep into the Art Shark with a special guest artist. Practice and bonus are the Renaissance Words to study with your yay-work. The Masters Gallery blasts off with the Rocket by Middleton Manigault. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

19. Fantastic Flags

January 18, 2018

Mark gets a little fancy (but not too much) showing you how to draw fantastic flags, Queen's tulip and a rose. The inspiring art of Elizabeth Catlett is featured in the Masters Gallery. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

18. King's Trumpet & The Snid

January 18, 2018

The King's Trumpet and the Snid will be some of the most fun you can have while drawing with Mark. Art from Pablo Picasso is featured in the Masters Gallery. Practice, positive mental attitude, shadow, shading and placement are the featured Renaissance words. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

17. Great Eggs-pedition & Hamster Hwy

January 18, 2018

Mark explains the illusion of depth and teaches four important Renaissance words: contour, horizon, size and shading. We also travel to the Masters Gallery and take in the art of Edgar Degas. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

16. Chummy Mummy & Scribble Off

January 2, 2018

Journey back to ancient Egypt, and learn to draw the great pyramids and your new friend, "The Chummy Mummy." Former Simpson's animator, Tim Decker, challenges Mark to a "scribble-off." The words contour lines and horizon will give your drawings depth. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

15. Sammy Sea Turtle

January 2, 2018

Dive into the ocean with Mark. This emmy winning show features drawing Sammy the Sea Turtle and the Mermaid. Learn Mark's angle box, texture and shading to make you drawings pop off the page. Explore a painting by Mary Cassat. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

14. Dragon Daze

January 2, 2018

Learn to draw a friendly dragon and then a gregarious grouper (fish) and colorful coral tubes. Sample the work of Claude Monet and learn the magic of shading and overlapping. Be sure to sketch lightly with a pencil before drawing in the dark lines.

13. More Termite Troubles

December 22, 2017

Termites are pests, but make a fun and funky drawing. Learn one of Mark's top tips, the "angle box," which will help your drawings pop off the page. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a dark pencil line.

12. Daring Dolphin

December 22, 2017

If you can't swim with the dolphins, learn to draw them. Mark dives even deeper to sketch a giant clam. Use your pencil as a NASA "imagination shuttle." Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a dark pencil line.

11. Phred D. Phish

December 22, 2017

Dive into the ocean and learn to draw Phred D. Phish and a friendly Jellyfish. Say hello in Russian and explore the work of Henri Matisse. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define with a dark pencil line.

10. Vulture Scribble-Off

December 8, 2017

Fast & furious fun when Mark and former Disney and Simpsons animator, Tim Decker, race to draw a vulture. Learn to play "scribble-off." Georgia O'Keefe is featured. Start drawing with a light pencil, then define it with a darker line.

9. Termite Towers

December 8, 2017

Conquer 3D frontiers by drawing termite tables and tall towers. Start drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a darker line. Former Disney and Simpsons animator, Tim Decker, teaches us to draw a hairy Yak.

8. Dina Baby-Dino Bum

December 8, 2017

Draw the biggest, baddest creatures ever to have roamed earth. Dinosaurs take center stage along with Vincent van Gogh. Start drawing with a light pencil line, then define it with a darker line. Also, learn to say hello in Hungarian.

7. Koala the Kid

December 1, 2017

Say "Hello" in Italian & travel to Australia to draw the cutest critters on the planet, Koalas. Draw a not-so cute frilled lizard too. After sketching in light pencil don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.

6. Terrific Pterodactyl

December 1, 2017

Shalom means peace, hello & goodbye. Learn to draw a dinosaur-age bird & watch the "scribble off" with former Simpsons & Disney animator, Tim Decker. Warhol is in our Masters Gallery. After sketching in light pencil, don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.

5. Ninja Eggs

December 1, 2017

Who lurks behind those shells? The Ninja Eggs leap into action and that's no yolk. Also, draw a friendly worm and say "hello" in Japanese. Auguste Renoir graces our Masters Gallery. After sketching in light pencil, don't forget to trace the lines with a darker pencil.

4. Eccentric Eel

November 21, 2017

Learn how to draw a toothy eel swimming out of a cool cave. Then draw a majestic scroll - handy for all your celebrations. Former Disney artist, Tim Decker, is our guest artist, and we explore the art of Henry de Toulouse-Lautrec.

3. Marshmallow Mania

November 21, 2017

Marshmallow Mania is sweeping the world as you learn how to draw the Marshmallow Family. Begin your drawing with a light pencil line, then define with a dark pencil line. Just watch Mark, it's easy. Horizon, bonus, and placement are today's Renaissance words. The Masters Gallery features Georges Suerat, and we learn how to say hello in Arabic.

2. Space Hamsters

November 15, 2017

Mr. Mark draws the ever huggable Space Hamsters and then draws their home on Hamster Planet. Mr. Mark begins with light blue lines, encouraging you to begin with "whisper" light pencil lines. Texture, shading and overlapping are the magical Renaissance Words that will make your hamsters pop off the page. Learn about the art of Alexej von Jawlensky.

1. Koala Family

November 8, 2017

Draw the furry Koala family from Australia and then take flight while sketching a colorful Cockatoo. Mark explains how to create the 3D illusion on the 2D page. He begins with light blue lines and finishes with dark lined, fully shaded awesome 3D pictures! The Master's Gallery exhibits a still life painting from Paul Cezanne'. Learn to say "hello" in Mandarin (Chinese).

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Where to Watch Mark Kistler's Imagination Station

Mark Kistler's Imagination Station is available for streaming on the Mark Kistler & Robert Neustadt website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mark Kistler's Imagination Station on demand at Amazon.