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​This course equips students with the essential knowledge to begin working with oils using the Direct Method within a classical, traditional approach. Advanced students will deepen their understanding of oil painting techniques through studies in Still Life.

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*Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Drawing I & II
Capacity: Limited — please complete the registration form to secure your spot.

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Course Outline

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1. Introduction to Oil Painting Materials – oils, mediums, brushes, and supports

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2. Introduction to the Direct Method

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3. Light and the Value Scale in Oils

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4. Fundamentals of Composition

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5. Painting a Sphere Using the Direct Method

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6. Monochromatic Still Life I

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7. Monochromatic Still Life II

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8. Monochromatic Still Life III

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9. Introduction to Color

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10. Introduction to Color II

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11. The Zorn Palette

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12. The Value Scale with Color

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​*(12 Lessons, 2 hours each, once per week – total 24 hours)​​​​​​​​​​​​​