Oil Painting from Observation

  • Drawing and Painting
620 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Mar 02 2023
Mar 30 2023
Standard
$149.00
  1. Sun 
  2. Mon 
  3. Tue 
  4. Wed 
  5. Thu6:00 - 8:00 pm (EST)
  6. Fri 
  7. Sat 

Description

Advance oil painting and observation skills! 

In this class, adult students will exercise skills and elements of observational oil painting.   Explore oil paint as a medium and understand its distinction from descriptive line drawing. An emphasis will be placed on the use of oil paint, varying consistency and usage, mixing and color theory.  Students will gain confidence and fluency in skill as they come to understand tone, volume, color relationships, and creating accurate representations of light on objects. This course will include informal, warm-up exercises, guided demonstrations and instruction, and inspiration from contemporary artists.

Course Outcomes - 

You will gain fluency in observation and painting techniques

Prepare a palette and canvas

Understand basic underpainting techniques to more complex layering

You will depict light and space in painting from observation

You will gain confidence in your oil painting skills 

You will finish 1-2 small pieces

Requirements - 

Some painting experience is recommended for this course.  


Materials - 
All course materials are included, though students may receive lists of supplies if they would like to practice at home after the course ends.  


Class dates

03/02/2023, 03/09/2023, 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023

Restrictions

Participants must be 16 years to 100 years old when the program starts.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 15

Registration period

Registration starts on 12/23/2022.

In-person location

620 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
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