This class will introduce students to the formal language of oil painting. Various issues and topics such as color theory and paint application will be discussed. The learning emphasis is on building a believable form and space within a painting based on keen observation. Lectures, demonstrations will be provided to facilitate the learning process.
In this class, you will learn:
• How to set up a palette, mix paint, take care of tools and dispose materials
• Different choices of painting surfaces and mediums
• Basic color theory - color interaction and color mixing
• How to translate thoughts into paint