Beginners Painting

Designed for absolute beginners as well as those who wish to re-invigorate their existing skills, this course will show you how to manipulate acrylic and oil paint with confidence and precision.

Structured around the life model, this focused exploration of painting methods and materials will allow you to indulge in your creativity with confidence. Through a series of highly informative and clearly explained studies, you will learn the fundamental technical skills required for effective painterly expression.

A combination of practical exercises and short lectures will encourage students to develop a critical understanding of form, texture, colour and art theory.

Emphasising individual development and experimentation at all times, this course is ideal for those looking to develop a personal approach to painting.

The course culminates with the study of combined practice, in which you will bring together all acquired techniques to create a completed painting on canvas. This, we hope, will be the first of many to come!

It is essential that you attend the first session for an introduction to the course and an in-depth lecture on materials and practice.

Topics covered include:
• Mark-making techniques
• Chiaroscuro
• Human body proportion
• Painting composition
• Colour theory and its place in contemporary art and art history.

Outcomes
This course is an opportunity for you to:
• Gain a solid understanding of the key skills required to manipulate both acrylic and oil paint
• Develop the confidence to employ a variety of painting methods and materials
• Produce a number of figure paintings in both oil and acrylic paint that can be used in portfolios
• Get advice on the potential next steps in your artistic journey.

Who should take this course?
Absolute beginners are welcome, as are those who wish to strengthen their portfolio application to further studies.
The course is also suitable to anyone with previous experience wishing to refresh their painting skills.

Level

Beginners

Entry requirements

None

Testimonials
"Alice White was brilliant at conveying a lot of information in a clear and compelling way. She was highly engaging and enthusiastic and clearly loves her subject and her practice. One of the best teachers I have had in any subject, ever! "(M Howard-Hope, August 2016).

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older