Whether you are just beginning your artistic journey or have painted for years, this series focuses on the core visual principles that strengthen every painting.
Each one-hour session is designed to be informative, inspiring, and immediately practical through demonstrations, exercises, discussion and creative exploration.
This course is perfect for artists working in: watercolor, oils acrylics, gouache, or drawing.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Session 1
Simplification & Shape Design
Topics to be covered:
Seeing big shapes first
Massing lights and darks
Editing visual Clutter
Why detail too early weakens paintings
Session Two
Value: The Back Bone of Painting
Topics to be covered:
Light vs dark relationships
Focal point through contrast
Lost and found edges
Why color cannot save weak values
Session Three
Color & Temperature Relationships
Topics to be covered:
Warm & cool relationships
Limited palettes
Neutralizing color
Color harmony across mediums
Session Four
Composition & Visual Movement
Topics to be covered:
Focal points
Rhythm and repetition
Directional movement
Cropping and editing
How it works: You'll receive a confirmation email with all 4 session dates in July and the Zoom link shortly.
Note: Classes run for 4 consecutive Tuesdays. Please ensure you can attend all dates before purchasing.
