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US$2000
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Duration: 104 Hours
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Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
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Group size: Individual
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Instruction language:
English,
Urdu,
Pashto
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Certificate provided:
No
Course Description:
This three-month Oil Painting Course is tailored for beginners and intermediate artists who wish to master the art of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, this course offers a deep dive into the medium, exploring various styles, methods, and approaches. By the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to create compelling and professional-quality oil paintings.
Course Objectives:
Understand the properties and handling of oil paints and mediums.
Master the use of brushes, palette knives, and other tools.
Develop strong compositional skills.
Learn color theory and mixing techniques.
Experiment with different painting styles and techniques.
Create a portfolio of finished artworks.
Course Outline:
Month 1: Foundations of Oil Painting
Week 1: Introduction to Oil Painting
Day 1: Course Overview and Materials
Day 2: Understanding Oil Paints and Mediums
Day 3: Setting Up Your Palette
Day 4: Basic Brush Techniques
Day 5: Safe Studio Practices
Day 6: Simple Still Life Painting
Day 7: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 2: Color Theory and Mixing
Day 8: Introduction to Color Theory
Day 9: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors
Day 10: Mixing Neutrals and Skin Tones
Day 11: Understanding Warm and Cool Colors
Day 12: Creating a Color Wheel
Day 13: Limited Palette Exercises
Day 14: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 3: Composition and Design
Day 15: Elements of Composition
Day 16: Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio
Day 17: Balance and Harmony in Art
Day 18: Creating Dynamic Compositions
Day 19: Thumbnail Sketches
Day 20: Planning a Painting
Day 21: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 4: Painting Techniques
Day 22: Alla Prima (Wet-on-Wet)
Day 23: Glazing Techniques
Day 24: Scumbling and Dry Brush
Day 25: Impasto Techniques
Day 26: Underpainting and Grisaille
Day 27: Combining Techniques in a Painting
Day 28: Weekly Review and Practice
Month 2: Intermediate Oil Painting Skills
Week 5: Still Life Painting
Day 29: Setting Up a Still Life
Day 30: Blocking In Shapes
Day 31: Building Up Layers
Day 32: Capturing Light and Shadow
Day 33: Adding Details and Textures
Day 34: Finishing Touches
Day 35: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 6: Landscape Painting
Day 36: Understanding Landscape Elements
Day 37: Atmospheric Perspective
Day 38: Painting Sky and Clouds
Day 39: Trees and Foliage Techniques
Day 40: Water and Reflections
Day 41: Landscape Composition
Day 42: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 7: Portrait Painting
Day 43: Proportions of the Face
Day 44: Capturing Likeness
Day 45: Skin Tones and Textures
Day 46: Painting Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
Day 47: Hair and Clothing
Day 48: Expressive Portraits
Day 49: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 8: Figure Painting
Day 50: Understanding Human Anatomy
Day 51: Gesture and Movement
Day 52: Proportions of the Body
Day 53: Painting Hands and Feet
Day 54: Drapery and Clothing
Day 55: Figure in Environment
Day 56: Weekly Review and Practice
Month 3: Advanced Techniques and Personal Projects
Week 9: Advanced Techniques
Day 57: Advanced Glazing Techniques
Day 58: Complex Color Mixing
Day 59: Painting Textures (Metal, Wood, Fabric)
Day 60: Using Palette Knives
Day 61: Creating Depth and Dimension
Day 62: Abstract Oil Painting
Day 63: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 10: Developing Personal Style
Day 64: Exploring Different Art Styles
Day 65: Finding Inspiration
Day 66: Creating a Series
Day 67: Artist Study and Emulation
Day 68: Expressing Personal Vision
Day 69: Creating a Unique Body of Work
Day 70: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 11: Large Scale and Complex Projects
Day 71: Planning Large-Scale Paintings
Day 72: Executing Complex Compositions
Day 73: Managing Multiple Layers and Drying Times
Day 74: Working on Multiple Canvases
Day 75: Integrating Different Techniques
Day 76: Final Touches on Large Projects
Day 77: Weekly Review and Practice
Week 12: Final Projects and Portfolio Development
Day 78: Planning Your Final Project
Day 79: Working on Final Project
Day 80: Midpoint Check-In and Feedback
Day 81: Continuing Final Project
Day 82: Finishing Final Project
Day 83: Preparing a Portfolio
Day 84: Final Presentation and Critique
Materials Needed:
Oil paints (primary colors, white, black, and a selection of other colors)
Brushes (various sizes and shapes)
Palette knives
Painting medium (e.g., linseed oil, turpentine)
Canvas or canvas boards
Palette
Easel
Rags or paper towels
Sketchbook and pencils
Varnish (optional)
Assessment:
Weekly painting assignments to practice and apply learned techniques.
Constructive feedback sessions to help improve skills.
A final project that showcases the student’s progress and creativity.
Portfolio development for showcasing completed works.
Enrollment Information:
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: 1.5-hour sessions, 3 times per week
Mode: Online/Offline (depending on preference)