Oil Painting for Beginners

Go Ahead, Learn to Paint in Oils!

2- Day Workshops with Elaine Carpenter

Fees for each workshop: $100 members; $120 non-members

Love Those Oranges by Elaine Carpenter

Oil Painting, Beginners I

Day & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 12:30 pm
Dates: March 10 & 11

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Note: Recommended for beginners

Class Description: Learn to paint with confidence using this classic and versatile medium. Working with simple still life subjects, Elaine will walk you through the basics of oil painting from sketching your composition to mixing and applying the paint to your canvas. You will complete 1-2 small works in 2 days. This class will set the stage for you to begin a creative and beautiful painting practice.

Oil Painting, Beginners II

Days & Time: Friday & Saturday , 9 am - 12:30 pm

Dates: March 23 & 24

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Class Description: Get ready for the next steps in exploring colors, values and understanding the power of LIGHT! This workshop will instruct beginners, who have had a basic introduction to oil painting, to get a deeper understanding of the effects of Value in composition and to practice applying those skills. You will be able to complete 1-2 small still life compositions.

About the Instructor: Elaine grew up with 12 siblings in Southern California where they spent weekends, year-round, at the beach and camped in the mountains during summer. It was there that she developed a love for coastal landscapes and an appreciation for the natural beauty of the Golden State. Born into a family of artists, she happily anticipated that her future would involve the arts as well. Elaine became a teacher and practiced art instruction as well as becoming steeped in the history of classical and contemporary painters. She continued to teach in the Bay area until she was able to pursue painting full time. Her oil painting work is inspired by the French Impressionists, the Early California Plein Air artists and contemporary painters who capture the light and atmosphere of California’s rich landscapes. To learn more about Elaine Carpenter and view her artwork, please visit http://elainecarpenter.com/Home_Page.html

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