Getting Started with Oil Painting

Service Description

Getting Started with Oil Paints - Portrait Embark on a 10-week journey into the essential foundations of oil painting, focusing on the art of portraiture. This basic oil painting course encompasses skills that transcend the boundaries of various oil painting genres. Participants will delve into the fundamental aspects of painting in oils such as basic colour theory, palette management, brush techniques, precise paint application, layering, and blending on canvas, forming a versatile toolkit applicable to any oil painting genre. Structured across five two-week modules, the course integrates insights from art history, showcasing diverse examples and allowing exploration of different techniques and colour palettes, both modern and traditional. Participants will have the opportunity to discover their preferred approach in this adaptable medium. Beginning with monochromatic compositions derived from photo references, the course seamlessly progresses to the dynamic realm of full-colour portrait painting, featuring live models. Upon completing the course, participants will possess a foundational skill set equipped to tackle oil portrait painting and easily extend into other genres of painting with confidence. This course provides a solid stepping stone toward a well-rounded proficiency in oil painting techniques.