Making Painting For Everyone with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA

Image Grapes, Lemons, Pears, and Apples Date: 1887 Artist: Vincent van Gogh Dutch, 1853-1890, care of Art Art Institute of Chicago

This class is designed for anyone who wants to explore the world of painting, regardless of experience level or preferred medium. We'll delve into the fundamentals of painting, from watercolors and acrylics to oils, mixed media, collages, and pastels. Whether you're drawn to still life or captivated by landscapes, this class will equip you with the skills to bring your vision to life.

Here's what you'll gain:

• A solid foundation: Master the essential building blocks of painting, from composition to color theory.
• Organization made easy: Learn how to approach your subject with structure and purpose.
• Simplify and conquer: Discover techniques to break down complex scenes into manageable elements.
• Creating depth and dimension: Explore value and light & shadow to add realism and drama to your work.
• The power of perspective: Understand how atmospheric perspective affects color and value, creating a sense of distance in your paintings.expand_more
• Light it up!: Learn how to incorporate light effectively to enhance your artwork.
• Mixing magic: Unlock the secrets of color mixing to achieve a vibrant palette.

Join us and embark on a creative journey, discovering the joy of painting in any discipline! Carolyn will discuss materials during the first class and you will be able to shop in the store with her guidance for needed supplies. (This class is open to all media. Bring whatever supplies appropriate to the media you would like to use and already have to the first class).

Schedule: Thursdays, July 25th, August 1st, 8th,15th, 22nd, and 29th,

Times:   from 4:00 to 5:45 pm

Instructor: Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA

Location: Arlene’s Artist Materials 

Semester: SUMMER 2024

Level: ALL

Materials List:  Bring whatever supplies appropriate to the media you would like to use and already have to the first class.

Registration Policies: Stay in the know and review our Registration Information & Policies.