Beginner Oil Painting Techniques

Description

This course will teach composition, the importance of thumbnails, three value studies, and color mixing. The course will focus on limited pallets, in particular the Zorn palette, warms and cools, and value scales in relationship to color. Emphasis will be on learning how to simplify shapes, grouping values, and seeing soft and hard edges. Materials and recommended standard resources will be discussed. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged, with individual attention given.

This class is intended for first time oil painters. You will work from still-lives and improve your observational drawing skills. You will begin with the basics: material introduction and how to mix and apply oil paint. This class will focus on achieving a deeper understanding of value and saturation through color-mixing.

Disclaimer:

Please note that if you place your order for the class within 72 hours of the start date, we cannot guarantee that all course materials will be available to you on the first day of class. We recommend enrolling as early as possible to ensure timely access to all necessary materials.