Join Steve in this new three-week course that focuses on floral subject matter. We will study a master copy to understand how to capture the complex beauty of flowers without having to spend too much time on infinitely small details. We will work from a photo print-out reference of an old master copy. This course is open to all levels from beginner to advanced. Encouraging note: It is commonly thought that oil painting is more difficult than acrylic. I will show you why it is actually easier in many ways. The word ‘classical’ may sound advanced but this course is designed to give painters at any skill level a sound understanding of fundamental techniques that can be used for any style. Steve Chmilar is one of Canada’s foremost New Contemporary painters. Since his debut show at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 2011, he has painted full-time by selling his work internationally to private collectors. In 2012, he won best in show at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit (Canada’s largest juried exhibition) and Prix De La Meilleure Oeuvre (Prize for Best Work) Mtl en Arts in Montreal. Please view Steve’s bio in the instructors tab for more information. Please note: We maintain small class sizes to ensure a personalized and welcoming environment. Each student will have their own table to create on in a large, well lit 900 sq ft studio with lots natural light studio. https://mctavishacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OilPaintingFlowersDescriptionSupplyList.pdf