Paint a Bird in Oils

This 6-part class will focus on painting a bird in oils. Learn the basics of using traditional oil paints without using solvents. Bring a color AND a black and white print out of the bird you would like to paint. Be sure it fills an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Each week we will practice basic techniques as we work on your painting. Class includes all materials.

• Week 1: Overview of the materials and tools, base color, image transfer
• Week 2: Mixing colors, and blocking in values
• Week 3: Colors and textures
• Week 4 Glazing
• Week 5 Highlights
• Week 6 Final details