Class Overview
Learn all the essentials in painting! This inspiring class is designed for the beginner to intermediate art student to develop all the basic techniques to become a proficient painter. Enjoy the guidance and instruction of a professional teacher and artist. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Explore color mixing
- Learn about the color wheel and basic color theory
- Discover materials (acrylic, oil and watercolor paints and brushes) and learn how to use them
- Learn about perspective, light and shadow, volume and texture, landscapes, and still life
- Experiment with originality in art
- Explore art history and styles in art such as studio and plein air, realism, impressionism, expressionism to modern styles
- Enjoy an introduction to photo transfers, encaustic and palette knife painting
- Paint from photographs, memory or imagination, and possibly have the chance to exhibit your work in a gallery in downtown Seattle (circumstances permitting).
The instructor has written and published books on painting and will share some of her material so support your learning.
Supplies Needed
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Learning Outcomes
- Learn basic color theory
- Gain an understanding of the different painting mediums and tools
- Discover basic painting theory and techniques
- Create a painting under the direction of a professional artist
- Exhibit your work in a gallery
Who Should Take this Class?
- Beginning art students.
- Intermediate art students who would like continued guidance from a professional artist.Anyone who would enjoy learning from a variety of media including real-time videoconferencing, written material, colorful photos and videos.
- Art students who would like individual critique via email.