This course is intended for students with little to no oil painting experience and introduces this medium's specific materials and processes. You'll get hands-on experience with essential skills through demonstrations on stretching canvases, setting up your paint palette, and applying various techniques. You'll also learn how to mix colors. These foundational skills will prepare you to create work for your portfolio. Throughout the course, you'll delve into color theory, composition, structure, proportion, and perspective while painting from observation. Experiment and discover your unique artistic voice and style in a supportive and encouraging environment. Basic drawing and water-based painting experience is required.
Note: Figure Drawing and Figure Painting use nude models hired by the School. Other painting and drawing classes may use them to a lesser degree.
No class on March 22nd or April 5th
Registration closes at Noon on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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| Class meeting time | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Sunday |
| Building and room | 280 Building Rm 320 |
| Course number | 2438 |
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