The Art of Painting: Beyond Realism (Ages 18+)
At the beginning of each class June will do a demo or short talk on a specific method in portraiture-animal or people, landscape, or figurative and give tips for creating a more harmonizing painting. You will move beyond realism and learn how to paint with emotion and movement resulting in a painterly touch that will bring your subject to life.
Classes will cover the importance of values, lines, texture, form and shapes, composition, and color theory. Each student will receive hands on personalized instruction, the instructor works in a round robin method, touching each student several times during the class. Instructor June Oros fosters an environment that encourages creativity and self expression from realism to the abstract.
Relax, learn something new and be inspired while refining your artistic skills. Acrylics are recommended for their fast drying properties but students are welcome to bring oils, pastels or watercolors if they prefer. This class is designed to take your art to the next level.
All levels are welcome! June adapts techniques to meet you where you are.
**How the Class Flows**: Each week We’ll begin with two hours of demonstrations, instruction, and helpful painting tips, followed by a one-hour lunch break. The remainder of the day is open studio time—a chance to paint, experiment, and receive individual guidance and feedback from June.
All students are responsible for their own supplies. please see the recommendations below:
Canvas
Recommended: 11” x 14”, 12” x 16” or 16” x 20”
Paint: Bring what you have.
Recommended:
Titanium White
Mars Black
Alizarin Crimson (cool),Cadmium Red (warm
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow (warm), Lemon Yellow (cool)
Ultra Marine Blue (warm), Cerulean (cool)
Bright Teal and Quinacridone Magenta can add the “Icing”. Bring what colors you love!
Brushes, Synthetic Flats and Filberts, sizes 4, 8, and 12 will help with painterly strokes:
You can buy an assortment in a package that are made for acrylic painting, ranging from a very small one for details to a 1” width bristle brush. Again, bring what you have.
4B or H2 Pencil and Eraser
Palette Paper
Paper Towels
High Quality Photograph of what you’d like to paint. Printing one out in color and another black and white would be ideal. 8”x10” or smaller.
Wednesdays, September 2-23 • 10am-3pm *with a one hour lunch break*
Ages: 18+
Cost: $115 Member / $125 Not-Yet-Member
Sign up by Monday, August 31 in person, by phone (850.640.3670) or at the link attached here.
Refund Policy:
All classes, workshops, and series offered by the Center for the Arts are non-refundable.
Please email us at [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for any classes.
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