CSPD-N110 - Oil Painting Techniques

Course Description

In this studio course for beginner and intermediate painters, students learn oil painting skills and techniques in the context of a safe (solvent-free) studio practice. Topics include surface preparation, various styles of applying and moving paint on a surface, colour theory, and composition. Studio work will be supported by demonstrations, slide presentations, and critique.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Apply fundamental oil painting techniques,
• Explore tonal value and its relationship to colour theory,
• Enhance colour mixing skills and gain confidence with producing unique colours from a simple palette,
• Gain an ability to paint with a variety of brush techniques to create a variety of surfaces,
• Create an under-painting technique and the colour theory which informs it,
• Become more confident in reproducing objects from life.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Art and Design Studio Skills Certificate : Qualifying Courses