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BEGINNING OIL PAINTING - Wednesdays - Adults, Teens 16 and up - Minimum 3, maximum 8This 4 week class is designed to give the beginning oil painter the basic skills necessary to begin their painting journey. You will learn about the various supplies and techniques used by oil painters, and be able to hone in on the ones you would like to use, as well as the ones most necessary for all painters. You will practice both painting from life,…

PAINTING IN OILS AND ACRYLICS - Wednesdays in GalleryThis class is designed for students who have taken one of Jeanne's beginning oil classes, or for those with some previous painting experience. Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you paint. This ongoing class will cover the six building blocks on a cyclical basis: design/shape, drawing/line, values,…

LOOSEN UP YOUR PAINTINGThis adult class is to help artists approach their painting in a loose and intuitive way. Discussion and description of other artists’ work will help the students see and create in new ways. It is for intermediate and above level painters. Students are responsible for their own materials. Bring to class: Call Colleen for materials listAdults - Minimum 2, maximum 8This class is on-going; start at any timeContact: colleentuck@gmail.com, 303-621-4035

PAINTING IN OILS AND ACRYLICS - Fridays in the Gallery and OnlineThis class is designed for students who have taken one of Jeanne's beginning oil classes, or for those with some previous painting experience. Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you paint. This ongoing class will cover the six building blocks on a cyclical basis:…

LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES IN ACRYLICClass is open to students who have taken my beginning acrylic class or have some acrylic painting experience. We will focus on creating loose, semi abstract landscapes, and examine how light affects what we see, exploring techniques to represent that on canvas. We will work to create vibrant colors using a limited pallet, and start working on a painting together before moving to landscapes of student’s choosing. At the end of this four-week series students will have…

DRAWING STUDIO SKILLS: Perspective : Be amazed at what you can do with perspective.This class is for beginning and experienced students. Beginners will learn the basics while experienced drawing students and painters “brush up” your technical skills. We will explore perspective using our pencils. Focusing on multiple drawing techniques to create depth and visual reality of 3-dimensions on a 2-dimensional surface. Bring to Class: Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook (or computer paper) and a set of graphite pencils and…

DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE & BEYOND: Give your drawings and paintings more depth, better perspective, and master the secret of lights, darks, andIf you can sign your name you can learn to draw! Drawing is also the stepping stone to better painting, and seeing differently is the key to a great drawing. Give your drawings and paintings more depth, better perspective, and master the secret of lights, darks, and shadows. Bring to Class: Bring a soft pencil (#2) and a…