Instructor: Caroline Gates Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate Ages: 14+ Medium: Oil Painting Total Class Hours: 15 Description: In this hands-on class, which combines demonstrations, practical exercises, and individualized instruction to help you build confidence and proficiency in oil painting. We’ll explore the indirect painting process—building your painting in layers to create depth, luminosity, and subtle detail. Working from a photo of your pet or an animal that inspires you, you’ll learn techniques for underpainting, glazing, and developing lifelike textures like fur and feathers. We’ll discuss color theory, composition, and how to use layering to bring character and emotion to your subject. This class is perfect for beginners with no prior experience in oil painting and intermediate artists looking to build on and refine their techniques, and capture the spirit of an animal through rich, layered oils. What You'll Learn: Basic Techniques: Learn fundamental techniques of indirect oil painting, starting from a grisaille (under painting) and moving to glazing (transparent washes of paint) and scumbling (opaque application of paint). Composition: Discover how to direct your viewer's eye through placement of objects and colors in your painting. Paint Application: How can we create texture that looks like animal fins, fur, or feathers? Color Theory: Understand the basics of color theory and how to create harmonious palettes in your paintings. Personal Expression: Discover ways to express your unique artistic voice through the medium of oil paint. Website: https://carolinegates.com/ Instagram: @caroline.gates.art Supplies: Approximate cost of supplies: $100 per student Registration will close on April 10.