💗 Understanding Oil Paint Properties: Gain knowledge of the unique properties and characteristics of oil paints, including drying times and blending capabilities.

💗 Color Theory and Mixing: Master the principles of color theory, including how to mix colors to achieve desired hues, shades, and tones.

💗 Brush Techniques: Learn various brush techniques, including stippling, scumbling, and glazing, to create different textures and effects.

💗 Composition and Layout: Develop skills in composition and layout to create visually balanced and engaging paintings.

💗 Light and Shadow: Understand how to depict light and shadow to create depth and realism in paintings.

💗 Layering and Glazing: Learn the techniques of layering and glazing to add richness and dimension to artwork.

💗 Blending and Soft Edges: Practice blending techniques to create smooth transitions and soft edges in paintings.

💗 Impasto and Texture: Explore the use of impasto techniques to create thick, textured paint surfaces.

💗 Color Temperature: Understand and apply the concepts of warm and cool colors to create dynamic and cohesive compositions.

💗 Underpainting and Blocking In: Learn the importance of underpainting and blocking in major shapes and forms before adding details.

💗 Portrait Painting: Develop skills in painting portraits, focusing on proportion, anatomy, and capturing likeness.

💗 Landscape Painting: Gain techniques for painting landscapes, including skies, trees, water, and natural light.

💗 Still Life Composition: Practice painting still life arrangements with attention to detail, light, and shadow.

💗 Preserving and Varnishing: Learn how to properly preserve and varnish finished oil paintings to protect and enhance their appearance.

💗 Art Critique and Analysis: Develop the ability to critically analyze and critique artworks, including one's own, to identify areas for improvement and growth.

T E A C H I N G  C R E D E N T I A L S  +  S T Y L E
🌟 K-12 Art Certification + Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
🌟 Bachelor of Science from Oakland University
🌟 Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
🌟 25-plus years of teaching and oil painting experience 
🌟 I love to listen to my students, encourage unique creative paths, travel to cool places, and promote kindness in every endeavor. 

Homework
Frequency: Available upon request
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: Learners may need to finish details about the artwork throughout the week and bring it back the following week to share. 
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: Formative assessments happen throughout class. If a parent requests I will give summative assessments. 
Grading
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: Report cards or Certification of completion for the semester will be provided only if a parent/student makes a request. Grades will be positive and based on effort, and skill. The role that grades will play will be encouraging :).