Classical Atelier Oil Painting

IMPORTANT: This class requires a 6-8 month commitment to complete one 9”x12” painting. We strongly recommend that prospective students be able to meet this minimum commitment before registering.

Beginners welcome! Learn classical painting techniques developed by the Old Masters. In 6-8 months you can expect to complete an advanced level realistic painting.

In this atelier style class, students learn classical figurative or “realistic” painting. Each painting is approached with the goal of “learning to see” on a deeper level. Students learn the techniques that will allow them to confidently identify and utilized line, shape, volume, value, form, and color in their paintings. Drawing techniques are also discussed and practiced. The class is recommended for beginner and intermediate oil painting students that want to learn oil painting from a classical, atelier style approach.

Students will learn:

Drawing concepts and techniques that include: pattern recognition, notional space, subject enveloping, blocking in shapes, proportion, spatial relationships, sighting, measuring, checking for accuracy, and more.

Oil painting concepts and techniques that include: monochromatic wash drawing or “underpainting” (grisaille), color wheel, chroma, color mixing, neutralizing color, value, form, composition, shadow and highlight, and more.

Subject matter:

Students will paint from reference photos. Subject matter includes animals and still life compositions.

This is a weekly, on-going class with no beginning or end date. Start anytime. Cancel anytime. All supplies and tools included.

Ages: Adult

Day/Times: Wednesday’s 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST

Location: 2545 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803