Introduction to Oil Painting

Build a Painting from the Ground Up

Anyone can squeeze paint onto a canvas.

Knowing what to do after that is where things get interesting.

If you've ever stared at a blank canvas thinking, "Well... now what?"—this class is for you.

We'll skip the intimidating art-school jargon and dive into the fundamentals that actually make paintings work. You'll learn how professional artists make decisions about composition, color, values, and brushwork before the painting ever starts to look good (because, trust me, almost every painting looks a little ugly before it gets great).

We'll cover:

• Composition that keeps people looking
• Color mixing without making mud
• Value—the secret ingredient behind every strong painting
• Confident brushwork
• Underpainting
• Edges and finishing touches
• Building a painting one step at a time

You'll leave with a finished acrylic painting, a better understanding of the process, and hopefully a little less fear of blank canvases.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity—we'll provide the rest.