In this foundational class designed for beginner students, you will be introduced to watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting materials and techniques, and learn the basics of landscape painting in each medium. Through demonstrations, exercises, and individual support, you will learn compositional skills, perspective and how to create depth, balancing light and shadow, how to handle a range of painting materials, color theory, and more. Various historical paintings will be viewed and discussed to inspire and better understand different painting styles.

This class is open to both artists with no painting experience and beginner artists interested in developing their painting skills and techniques in a supportive environment.

This class will include a visit to MAM’s galleries during class time to learn from artists on view and be inspired.

Review the class supply list here.

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