Beginning Oil Painting - Piki Mendizabal

6-Week Beginner Oil Painting Course

Week 1: Introduction to Materials

Learn about oil paints, brushes, canvas, and basic tools. Practice how to mix colors and handle the paint.

Week 2: Color Mixing Basics

Understand primary, secondary, and complementary colors. Create simple color charts and mixes.

Week 3: Brushwork and Texture

Explore different brush techniques. Practice making marks and creating texture with paint.

Week 4: Light and Shadow (Value)

Learn how light affects color. Practice creating volume using light and dark values.

Week 5: Simple Composition

Arrange a few objects and plan a painting. Focus on balance and placement on the canvas.

Week 6: Final Painting

Create a finished oil painting using color, light, and composition.

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