Drawing + Painting

Introductory Painting: From Value to Contemporary Form

  • Schedule Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
  • Start Date October 7, 2026
  • End Date December 2, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Graphics Studio 2 - 206
  • Level Beginner
  • Suitable for Ages 17 - Adult
  • # of Meetings 9

This eight-week introductory oil painting course provides a comprehensive transition from basic perceptual fundamentals to contemporary studio practice. This format allows ample studio time to master four distinct painting pillars: 1. monochromatic value studies, 2. color matching and collage integration, 3. image-translation techniques, and 4. applied portraiture/form painting. Through step-by-step demonstrations, dedicated workday sessions, and peer reviews, painters build technical confidence, color precision, and an individual artistic voice.

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