Painting Basics

Explore painting techniques with a well-loved teacher. Each class begins with exercises in specific fundamentals, using acrylics, with examples from art history. We will include realist painting, with observation of still life and landscape, and experiment with expressive, abstract and imaginative styles.

NOTE: We are offering a number of new (and recurring) painting classes this winter and spring. Take this class along with Acrylic Painting: Pushing the Boundaries or an exciting new addition, Imagination & Color in Painting, and get a discount on both classes.

Course Number

AC561

Class Size

10

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

All Levels

Prerequisite

None

Materials

Please bring to class:

  • Canvas pad, canvas and/or other paint surfaces, at least two per class
  • Acrylic paints:

       ESSENTIAL COLORS:
       • alizarin crimson
       • ultramarine blue
       • yellow ochre
       • white
       • dioxanine purple
       • sap green
       • cadmium orange

       ADDITIONAL/OPTIONAL COLORS:
       • cadmium red medium
       • cobalt blue
       • cadmium yellow

  • Brushes of your choice
  • Medium (acrylic gel medium)
  • Palette or palette paper
  • Pencil and sketchbook
  • Rags and/or paper towels
  • Glass container for water

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: David Sturtevant

6 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm, Mar 31–May 5 – FULL

$180

Sign up for both this class and Imagination & Color in Painting or Acrylic Painting: Pushing the Boundaries and take 10% off.

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