Open Drawing Class

This beginner friendly 6 week course will be a fun and thorough guide to creating beautiful landscapes in oil paint. We will cover in-depth everything from materials and color mixing, to choosing a reference photo, to techniques for creating depth, replicating nature, etc.. There also will be a live demo throughout the class, plenty of side by side easel time, Q&As, and a group critique at the conclusion.

Included in course:

• Detailed explanation of materials, including how to choose brands, identify quality, and the pros and cons of each

• Basics of color mixing, the benefits of a limited palette, and easy methods of creating the right colors for your image

• How to choose a good reference photo for painting a landscape. What to avoid and why.

• Tips for transferring a reference to canvas

• Techniques for creating natural elements such as foliage, water, and mountains.

• How to build atmospheric depth and realism in your painting

• Details, focal points, lighting effects, and composition

• Group critique

Call 603-778-0685, or Email mary@brushandpalet.com with any questions.