This class will focus on the fundamental principles and techniques of oil painting. No prior experience is required as we will cover everything from the most basic uses of materials and paint handling to the biggest concepts and exercises behind learning to see and think as an artist. The great masters never stopped returning to these foundational principles of drawing, value, edge, and color. It will be three days of information, inspiration, and practice. We will explore and practice each of these ideas through presentation lectures, demonstrations and painting exercises. Each student will be given a class binder of notes and resources.

 From now until the beginning of class I would like each student to start keeping a sketchbook if you do not already! Drawing is the #1 most important concept in painting and a sketchbook practice is the best way to strengthen your powers of observation. Carry it with you, draw what is around you from life, and have fun!

“Technique is to me merely a language, and as I see life more and more clearly, growing older, I have but one intention and that is to make my language as clear and simple and sincere as humanly possible.” - Robert Henri