The Introduction to Oil Painting Course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge to begin working with oils using the Direct Method within a Traditional approach. Advanced students will gain a deeper understanding of various oil painting techniques and methods, including studies in Portraiture, Landscapes, and Still Life.

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*We have limited capacity, If you are interested fill out the registration form.

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*Fundamentals of Drawing I and II are required to take this course.

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• Lesson 1     Introduction to Oil Painting Materials (oils, mediums, brushes and supports)​​

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• Lesson 2     Introduction to Direct Method.​​​​

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• Lesson 3     The Light and the Value Scale with Oils

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• Lesson 4     Fundamentals of Composition.

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• Lesson 5     How to Paint an sphere in Direct Method

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• Lesson 6     Monochromatic Still life​

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• Lesson 7     Monochromatic Still Life II​

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• Lesson 8     Monochromatic Still Life III​

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• Lesson 9     Introduction to Color​​​​

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• Lesson 10   Introduction to Color II​

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• Lesson 11   The Zorn Palette​​

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• Lesson 12   The Value Scale with Color ​​​​

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The Course is 12 Lessons, 2 hours per lesson, once a week / a total of 24 hours

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Tuition and Policy

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You can order your Art Supplies for this course at Blick Art Store, Amazon or in the store of your choice. 

 

 

 

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*We have limited capacity, If you are interested fill out the Registration Form and I will reply as soon as possible.​

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Location: Santa Teresa, San Jose, California *very near the Santa Teresa Library Branch

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