Oil Painting 101
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but were too afraid to enter a class with people who have been at it for years? Have you dabbled in painting but feel that you may have started out on the wrong foot? This class is designed to go through the fundamentals and solidify a foundation from which to build upon! Learn about different kinds of brushes, mediums, surfaces and how they will affect a painting result. Learn the methods of direct and also indirect painting (glazing) to see which style resonates with your artistic strengths! Working with a limited palette, students will learn to mix colors that are truer to life to develop a color system that will propel you into the wonderful world of painting! www.mikegarciafineart.com
Mike Garcia
Mike Garcia is an award-winning portraitist working in graphite and oils. He studied classical drawing and painting at Matt Dickson's atelier in Tempe, Arizona. Jointly with Jedadiah Cracco, Mike moderated open studios in the Metro-Phoenix area, including the popular Drink & Draw at Changing Hands Bookstore. His personal work and methods draw inspiration from his art education as well as from historic and contemporary artistic movements.
Mike's art resides in private collections both locally and internationally. He lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona.