Analyzing the Composition of the Old Masters

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    In this lesson with instructor Tina Orsolic Dalessio, you will analyze still-life paintings by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, Merritt Chase, Emil Carlsen, and William Nicholson. Tina will demonstrate how to create small value studies of the master paintings. You will learn the importance of taking inspiration from the Old Masters to help make your artwork more successful.

    This lesson belongs to the course Introduction to Still-life Painting I. In this course, Tina Orsolic Dalessio will introduce you to the history and symbolism of still-life painting. You will examine the composition of artwork from the Old Masters. Then, you will learn how to set up to paint a still-life from life, create a color study, and sketch a transfer drawing in the sight-size method. Next, Tina will teach you how to tackle a painting from start to finish with oil paints. After this course, you will gain significant knowledge on still-life painting that can be applied to other genres.

    Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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