Basic Painting Modules
Colour Training
It all starts with the basics, colour. You will learn what you need to know to get you started and become acquainted with all the materials such as brushes, palettes knives, mediums, supports, and of course paint. You will learn how colour works and mix paint to get the exact colour you want.
Composition
In this course, you will be able to go out and look at a scene and know the techniques of how to set up a composition that works with satisfying results. Knowing how to choose a subject matter that interests you and transform it into a painting that works technically as well as emotionally will be the major component for this course.
Paint Sketching
Sketching with paint is a very freeing skill to have and in this course you will learn how to quickly mix up thinned down paint and sketch freely and confidently. Basic drawing skills are essential in setting up the right composition, perspective, and fine detailing in your paintings. With simplified techniques you will quickly gain confidence in your ability to place the frame to build out your paintings.
Perspective Training
Learning the basic principles of perspective are crucial in translating what you see on the three dimensional plane to creating with paint the illusion on a two dimensional plane. We will cover the necessary practical skills involved in creating believable perspectival scenes.