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Out of stockFollow instructor demos and learn a step-by-step landscape painting process from inception to finish, including underpainting, sketching, colour mixing, composition, adding or removing elements as needed, layering and detailing. Paint from photos of landscape / skyscape / waterscape scenes and learn to take your techniques from Studio to Plein Air. Use watercolor, pen and Ink / or acrylic or oil.
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Learn portrait drawing with the goal of getting a likeness. With only pencil and paper, you will learn both the observation and drawing skills necessary to achieve a likeness that portrays the "son-in-law" traits apparent in your drawing of the grandson. Unlike realism, you will learn to capture your subject quite quickly, and go through a lot of paper in doing so! In addition to working from photographs, participants will sit (briefly) for each other to learn to draw portraits from life. Beginner PORTRAIT Drawing Materials List
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The impressionist artists were not trying to paint a reflection of real life, but an ‘impression’ of what the person, light, atmosphere, object or landscape looked like to them. And that’s why they were called impressionists! They tried to capture the movement and life of what they saw and show it to us as if it were happening before our eyes. With a focus on the principles of composition, this course delves into the importance of visual set up, values and brush strokes to create aesthetic and emotive paintings in an impressionist manner. You’ll work initially to create pencil sketches that will evolve, with the instructor’s guidance, into fully developed paintings. With attention to light and values, colour, shape, placement and proportion of elements, and the harmony of brush strokes, you’ll learn how to develop works that are visually strong and feel fulfilling and meaningful. Previous painting experience is required. Materials List
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Discover the Double Primary Palette system (also known as the Split-Primary Palette ) so as to have control over the mystery in your watercolour painting (and other colour work you may choose for your expression). This apprenticeship course provides the training to gain proficiency in everything from warm and cool colours, through hue, saturation, and luminescence. Like an apprentice, acquire the skills needed to punch up the impact and grace of your images with a thorough understanding of the light that your colour mixing presents in your expression. Paint 2 and 3 colour gradients toward full colour wheels from your chosen colour palette. Double Primary Colour Mixing in Watercolour Materials List
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This watercolour course has been reimagined to celebrate the vibrant renewal of spring, immersing you in the lively hues and fresh textures of the season. Through this curriculum, you’ll learn various watercolour techniques to capture the delicate beauty of blooming flowers, budding leaves, and the play of sunlight on dewy mornings. From the soft pastels of blossoming trees to the lively energy of spring wildlife, this course invites you to explore the dynamic colour palette of springtime. This class includes demonstrations, personalized feedback, and one-on-one instruction, supporting you in creating botanical studies and creative spring-inspired sketches that bring the season’s joyous rebirth to life on paper with much creative freedom.
Jamie Lo Spring 2025 Materials List
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In this course, Heather takes students through the complete painting process, from underpainting to final details, with an emphasis on composition, colour harmony,design elements and technique. Basic drawing skills and experience with acrylics are prerequisite. Students will explore colour theory and further develop color mixing confidence and painting skills. Students will dialogue and explore strategies for overcoming barriers to personal expression and creativity. Each session will commence with a “show and share” time, always in a collaborative and supportive environment to get used to viewing and discussing paintings in various stages. Then, Heather will typically run a brief painting demo to break down the painting process, encourage new techniques and experiment with subject matter. The aim is to paint for at least half the class time and allow the practice to continue at home. Although the instructor provides references, students should begin to develop and bring their own images to encourage independent development and ensure originality in completed artwork. HdH Acrylics 2025 Supply List
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This class begins May 27 and runs for four weeks. There is no class on June 17, so the final class is June 24th. This course is beginner friendly. During the four week course participants will get familiar with painting on silk. People will will learn to use different techniques to achieve different patterns and looks -- techniques like free flow, salt, serti with resist (to draw specific patterns), batik with hot wax, and more. They will also learn about different types of silk , how to prepare it for painting and how to care for it and set the paint after. Participants will work exclusively on 100% silk using non toxic fabric paints.
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Another first for OAS! This course is great for beginners and seasoned artists looking to develop new styles. From little hummingbirds, to soaring eagles, choose a bird to highlight into a stunning mosaic work of art. Before mosaic application, participants will explore various methods of transferring images onto their substrates. You are invited to bring an image to work with, or choose one from Elena’s collection. We will work with cutting tools, and experiment with a wide range of materials, like stained glass, and ceramic in many forms. Mixed media such as decoupage, acrylic stamping, and paper collage techniques will be introduced to complete the background. We hope you can join this creative adventure! You will take home a beautiful 13"x13" piece at the end of the course that you will cherish.
