Painting school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Why wait? Acrylics are extremely versatile, fast-drying paints that can be used straight from the tube like oils or thinned and used like watercolors, with lots of play in between. This beginner course will get you started with basic techniques and design elements. Learn tips and tricks, as well as discover tools and materials to help you mix paints to achieve colors. You’ll work at your own pace while the instructor guides students individually

This course covers a number of painting techniques on a variety of surfaces. The aim of this course is to introduce students to various materials and techniques involved with this exciting craft.
This course is intended for any one interested in painting. It also helps individuals who are unable to travel, or have only limited time periods to dedicate to training.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn about paints, stains, primers, and sealers and to understand their usage

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This painting course explores perceptual and conceptual approaches to painting both the representative figure and the abstract figure. Students will increase their competence in dynamic composition, color and expressive painting techniques.

This course is a classical approach to formal portraiture based on naturalism. Two approaches will be explored: e’bauche and demi-teinte

Students will address problems unique to the cityscape, including objects of transportation and structures. Students will learn the painting of people as objects or shapes within the painting, rather than as subjects. The principles of dramatic light and shadow, atmospheric perspective, focal point and perspective will be developed.