Introduction to Oil Painting
In this class, we will learn beginner techniques to oil painting. We will learn together, and create paintings together!
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. We will have small paintings that we work on together in instructional videos, which I will ask to see as an end-of-class project that week.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5
Beginner Level
In this class, I will be teaching oil painting and the techniques it takes to learn it. I will cover how to manage paint and tools, basic color theory, stenciling, portraits, still life paintings, and more. I plan on created a curriculum of pre-recorded class that students can learn at their own pace and will ask for photos of completed paintings after most of our sessions for a participation grade and critique.
Learning Goals
Learn how to care for and manage oil paint and tools.Learn how to create small paintings with color theory and composition.
Syllabus
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Introduction to Oil Painting
Lesson 1:
Intro to Class Video
This is an introduction to the class, which covers why oil painting is useful and important! 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Basics of Oil Paint and Tools
This lesson displays how to manage oil paint, paintbrushes, tools, and how to prepare canvases with stenciling. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Composition
Composition covers the way paintings are structured. We will cover rule of thirds, shapes and forms, and layering with paint. Lesson 4:
Values and Color Theory
In this lesson, we will study values (or the shade and light of a painting) as well as basic color theory. Other Details
Learning Needs
N/A
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Supply List
SUPPLIES LIST: 1. Paintbrushes 2. Oil Paint 3. Canvas panel, canvas, or oil paper 4. Saral Tracing Paper 5. Acrylic Paint (Grey, or black and white) 6. Pencil 7. Palette or paper plate for mixing colors 8. Palette knives (optional) 9. Paint thinner (optional) 10. Dish soap for cleaning brushes (optional) 11. Latex or Nitrite Gloves (optional)
Joined November, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been an oil painter for over ten years and have displayed art work at solo exhibition galleries, Comic-Cons, and tattoo studios.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$13
weekly or $100 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 10-18
