Still Lives - Pastel, Acrylic, and/or Water-based Oils - 5-Week Class
Location: RIWS Classroom Instructor: Jeneane Lunn Date: Thursdays, February 6th - March 6th Time: 10am-12:30pm
Still life painting is the best way to learn to use a new medium or technique due to its relative ease compared to landscape, portraits or figures. Still life is the best subject matter to study and improve composition as everything is up to the painter. There are no happy accidents! It is a fun way to focus on and improve your painting and drawing skills. Students are welcome to use pastels, acrylic paints AND/OR water-based oils for this class. Bring one you are familiar with or learn to use a new medium!
There is so much more to see when you set up your own still life rather than painting from a photo. You will improve at seeing shapes and comparing and contrasting color and value. Still life allows for endless creativity and inspiration. There have been many still life and flower painters in the history of art and we will spend some time looking at their work and gathering inspiration for our own work. Adding flowers to the still life is a great way to improve your knowledge of plant anatomy and improve your ability to paint gardens en plein air.
I teach a simple method of using pastels, acrylics, and/or oils that is good for beginners and anyone interested in adding more depth to their work. You can check out some of my painting demos at my Youtube channel @jeneanelunn.
Materials List: Pastel Supply List.pdf Acrylic/Oil Supply List.pdf