Learn the basics of painting with oils in this comprehensive beginner's course! Working from general ideas to specific ideas, this course breaks down the process of painting into manageable, bite sized steps that make it easy for beginners to digest. Students will learn to create a painting from concept to completion in oil. We will focus on proper planning prior to starting a painting, what materials to use and why, color mixing, handling the brush and more. Students will learn about:

Oil paints, mediums, and solvents
Brush textures and brush types and how they’re used
How to best set up your painting area
Using reference photos and making thumbnail sketches
How to make a framework for your painting with a preliminary drawing
Mixing colors using a palette knife
Blocking in the first layer of an oil painting
Layering, blending, and refining in oil
How to clean up and care for your brushes

Oil painting is not only an incredibly versatile and fun medium to use, but also a surprisingly forgiving medium too! Painting can be mentally stimulating and relaxing and is a fantastic way to relieve stress. I’ve been teaching painting classes for over 15 years and have had the privilege of working with students of all ages and stages. The process taught in this course is the same process that I use with every single one of my paintings, and the same process that I pass along to every one of my students. The skills gained in this course can be applied to any other painting and will serve as a great foundation for your painting journey!

This course is for anyone who wants to try oil painting, and there is no painting experience required. Those with some previous drawing or painting experience may find this course easier than those without, but I am a firm believer that anyone can learn how to paint! All that is required is an open mind and a willingness to go for it!

For this class students will need brushes, oil paint, canvas, and some odds and ends in between. Be sure to watch the video on materials as well as check out the supply list pdf.

To support you on your painting journey there are several support documents provided including a detailed supply list, an overview of basic process and materials, and a step by step pdf tutorial.

Jacob Rendell

Traditional Plein Air & Abstract Artist

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