Painting Fundamentals
This class will introduce students to the basic fundamental principles of oil painting. Students will become familiar with the medium of oil paint, canvases and paint brushes. They will also learn how to use and care for their utensils. We will beging by tubing 11 values strings of oil paint. Working in value (white, black and raw umber), students will create a value chart, contrast comparrison chart, paint geometric forms and grisaille mastercopy paintings. A grisaille painting is what is commonly called an underpainting. The principles of light, value, form, proportion, perspective and composition will be observed.
Painting Fundamentals: for beginners & intermediate artist’s (limited to 8 students)
– Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23
– 9am – Noon
– 8 weeks/ $400
– Instructor: Michael Cooley
– Registration open. Due by May 29th, 2026
Refund policy:
– Refund of tuition is adjusted to the following schedule:
– Prior to the 2nd class meeting: 75%
– After the 2nd class meeting: 0%