Embark on a transformative journey in oil painting as you lay the groundwork for your artistic aspirations, master brush techniques, delve into the art of glazing, experiment with layering and texture, refine details, and bring your masterpiece to fruition under expert guidance.
Class 1: Setting the Foundation
- Define your artistic goals and understand the workshop structure.
- Learn how to set up a studio space in your home or maximize your current space.
- Create a personalized "cheat sheet" for your color palette.
- Explore color swatching techniques to understand lightness variations.
Class 2: Mastering Brushwork
- Dive into brush strokes: scumble, ving, and stipple.
- Gain insight into hand position, brush angle, and loading techniques.
- Establish the foundation layer of your painting.
Class 3: Introduction to Glazing
- Explore color theory: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
- Understand opacity versus translucency.
- Initiate the glazing process to build depth and luminosity.
Class 4: Layering and Textures
- Experiment with layering techniques to create texture.
- Enhance your compositions with intricate details.
- Develop a deeper understanding of color interaction.
Class 5: Refinement and Detailing
- Learn advanced techniques for refining details.
- Enhance contrasts and luminosity in your paintings.
- Explore methods to "push the darks, pull the lights" for added dimension.
Class 6: Final Touches and Completion
- Apply finishing touches to bring your painting to completion.
- Receive personalized feedback and guidance for further improvement.
- Reflect on your artistic journey and celebrate your achievements.
You can use any canvas size of your choice.
Each session runs for 2 hours, for a total of 6 sessions. You can choose your preferred start time from 11am to 4pm.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
