Painting Favorite Animals in Oil

Painting Favorite Animals in Oil

Young Adult | Available

All Levels
3/17/2026-4/7/2026
6:00 PM-8:00 PM MST (Arizona) on Tue
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$160.00
$20.00

Painting Favorite Animals in Oil

Young Adult | Available

Bring your favorite animals to life on canvas in

this inspiring, hands-on oil painting class.

Whether it’s the soulful gaze of a dog, the

elegance of a horse, or the wild beauty of a fox,

you’ll learn to capture the essence, personality,

and texture of animals with confidence. Through

guided demonstrations and personalized

instruction, you’ll explore techniques for

rendering realistic fur, feathers, and eyes while

building strong compositions that tell a story.

This class blends classical oil painting methods

with your own creative vision—perfect for animal

lovers and aspiring artists who want to elevate

their skills in a supportive, relaxed environment.

By the end, you’ll have a beautiful finished piece

worthy of display or gifting.

What You’ll Learn

• Oil painting materials and techniques for animal subjects

• Building dynamic compositions and storytelling through your art

• Mixing colors for realistic fur, skin, and eyes

• Capturing light, texture, and expression

• How to bring depth and personality to your animal portraits

• Tips for preparing your work for exhibition

Special Notes

Ages 16–25

Required Supplies: Included with fee

Instructor: Cindy DiBlasi


  • Young Adults, Ages 16-25
  • Supplies are provided with Supply Fee
DiBlasi, Cindy
Cindy DiBlasi

Cindy DiBlasi is a representational oil painter, with a life-long passion for fine art.

 Born and raised in Baltimore MD, Cindy studied at The Maryland Institute, College of Art. She majored in Graphic Design and Illustration, prompting a decade-long career in digital media, print and publishing. This has deeply influenced her artistic process and eye for design. During her career, she continued her fine art education while participating in exhibitions and selling work.

Her journey in oil painting began as a teen, studying from mentors trained in the Dutch Flemish methods. This has given her a deep understanding of the intricacies of all things related to the classical painting school of thought and techniques applied to her portrait, still life and landscape paintings. Today, Cindy resides in Arizona and enjoys painting alla prima from life, capturing the energy, movement, atmosphere, and light around her subjects with a hint of narrative mystery. Her journey continues at Scottsdale Artists’ School, learning from the many world-renowned instructors who have taught there, while passing on her knowledge and insight to younger generations through the Scottsdale Artists’ School Youth Academy.

Her love for teaching and sharing her artistic journey is profound. She believes in spreading beauty and inspiration through art, dedicated to nurturing the creative potential of others.