Sunflowers are bold, dramatic, and full of movement — the perfect subject for expressive painting.

In this class, you’ll learn how to paint vibrant sunflowers in a vase using confident brushwork and strong color relationships. Rather than focusing on fine detail, we’ll simplify the subject into powerful shapes and build the painting step by step.

You’ll learn how to:

Establish strong value structure from the start
Block in large shapes with confidence
Use color temperature to create depth and contrast
Paint expressive petals without overworking
Add final highlights that bring the flowers to life

I’ll be working in oils, but acrylic painters can follow along easily — the techniques and principles apply to both mediums.

This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate painters who want to loosen up, gain confidence with bold brushstrokes, and create a painting full of light and energy.

By the end of the class, you’ll complete your own expressive sunflower painting and feel more confident working in a freer, more painterly style.

April Singleton

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