Painting
Introduction to Painting (oil or acrylic)
This course offers beginners a choice of oil or acrylic; basic tools and techniques will be covered for both. A creative approach to colour and composition will be encouraged as you learn the steps to complete a series of paintings …
Abstract Painting for Beginners
Have you always wanted to paint, perhaps intimidated by painting from a still life or model? Here is a beginner approach to abstract painting that dives right into expressive colour mixing; brushwork and composition, helping you create your own images. …
The Art of Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese painting and calligraphy combine the use of ink, water-based paints, bamboo brush and rice paper. Discover the aesthetics and techniques of this traditional art: grinding ink on a stone, brush handling, colour-mixing and composition. Subject matter includes birds, flowers, …
A Crash Course in Acrylic Painting
If you’ve always wanted to try painting on canvas and can’t make the time, this is a great place to start. You will be guided through the painter’s process: the enjoyment of mixing colours, handling a brush and designing your …
Oil Painter’s Toolbox
For intermediate oil painters who would like to become more confident in their working methods, this course reviews the basic tools and techniques of the medium. Learn to practise a more organized layout of colours on your palette with cleaner …
Painting the Landscape (Oil or Acrylic)
The vastness and complexity of nature offers abundant motivation and inspiration to the landscape painter. Discover your own sense of connection to the natural world through this challenging subject matter. Learn to convey a sense of colour, light, and atmosphere, …
Abstract Painting
An introduction to abstract painting for students with some painting experience. Topics include: study of colour relationships, structural and formal elements of abstraction and concepts underlying abstract art. Creative projects inspired by work of various artists will be introduced as …
Acrylic Revolution II
TThis course focuses on the use of colour in acrylic painting – how to develop an individual palette and achieve a richer, more varied paint surface. Transparent layering, wash application and glazing techniques will contribute to the luminosity and depth …
Painting: Beyond the Basics
A level II painting course geared for students who would like to advance their skills while acquiring more artistic freedom. Selecting a subject, exploring various painting styles, canvas formats and colour palettes will all contribute to your personal voice in …
Figure and Portrait Painting
A relaxed working pace provides concentrated sessions with the model and time to fully develop your portrait and figure paintings, with guidance along the way. Learn how to begin with form, blocking in large areas of light and shadow, and …
Painting Studio
Continue to develop your painting skills and techniques in a stimulating studio atmosphere. Working from still life, the live model, and personal images, students will deepen their understanding of composition, colour theory and paint application. Instruction includes contemporary panting concepts, …
New Ways to Tackle Painting
Work at your own level in the medium of your choice (oil, acrylic, watercolour, or gouache). Instruction will guide you toward discovering and refining your own unique vision and painting style. Individual and group feedback with challenging projects and supportive …
Painting Studio: Personal Projects
A full day in the studio for intermediate and advanced students, with an emphasis on developing individual expression in one’s painting medium of choice. One-on-one discussions and group critiques deal with issues of composition, brushwork, mark-making, colour, scale, metaphor, etc. …
Personal Projects and Contemporary Approaches
This course offers a space to expand, push and broaden your painting vocabulary, exploring your own personal projects with reference to various contemporary approaches to painting. Themes will include David’s own concept of “hybrid” painting, in which abstract and figurative …
Landscape painting in acrylic, gouache or watercolour
Explore landscape painting with a focus on colour and active brush strokes inspired by impressionist and lyrical abstraction. Use your own photographs and sketches as subject matter; discover new starting points for landscape including memory, interpretation of the written word …
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