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Art Lessons

Art Lessons
online or in person

Student Art Show 2022

Location: Georgia Nick Gallery – 11A Aviles in St. Augustine, Fl.

Adult Painting Classes in St. Augustine, FL
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint but weren’t sure where to start? Come and learn the ‘secrets’ of painting in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Lessons are structured with theory, mixed in with lots of practice time and fun! You will be amazed at how easy it is to learn how to Paint.
The goal of these classes is to encourage your unique creative style while learning various techniques and compositional tools.
This class will welcome beginning and practicing students to explore the materials and methods of painting the still life and landscapes from both observation and photographic reference. Emphasis will be given to the selection and use of materials, measuring proportion, mixing, color vocabulary, defining light and shadow and planning for effective composition. Individualized instruction will cover various traditional and contemporary materials and methods.

Topics that will be discussed include:

  • How to observe nature
  • Tools, materials and how to handle and care for them
  • Composition- Blocking in, accurate drawing and proportion
  • Value studies
  • Drawing transfer
  • Underpainting
  • Color theory
  • Modeling form

These lessons are for beginners with some experience and for intermediates who want reach the next level. I will walk you through all you need to feel confident in starting, learn about materials, how to handle your paint, color mixing, and how to start and complete your works. This class can be taken multiple times.