Introduction to Oil Painting (Indirect Methods)
Studies in Glass and Fabric
Studies in Glass and Fabric
Taught by Caroline Gates
This six-week course offers a comprehensive introduction to the classical, indirect method of portrait painting. Students will work step by step through the traditional process of building a portrait, beginning with drawing and progressing from an underpainting through glazing to final touches. By the end of this course, each participant will create a portrait while...
Intimidated by drawing people? Or just curious to improve your drawing skills? Come join me for an intro to figure drawing class! We will spend four weeks looking at different ways to approach figure drawing working from a live, nude model. In these four weeks, we will practice 6 different methods of figure drawing: Week...
Hands are one of the most expressive—and challenging—parts of the figure. In this three-week class, we’ll begin with drawing, anatomy, and movement to understand structure and gesture. Then we'll spend the final two weeks painting hands in oil. Emphasis will be placed on form, color, and psychological expression rather than photographic detail. Ideal for artists...
Introduction to Oil Painting: Working with the Zorn Palette Discover the foundations of oil painting through the beauty and discipline of a limited color palette. This four-week course is designed for beginners and focuses on developing strong color mixing and painting skills using just a few carefully selected pigments, made famous by the Swedish painter...
Are you interested in learning how to draw or paint in a private setting? Come study with Caroline. Styles include drawing with graphite or charcoal, oil painting, soft pastel techniques, and plein air painting. Students can choose to focus on still life, portrait painting, designing a narrative work, copying master works, etc. We will look...