In this lesson, instructor Charles Hu will provide an overview of significant visual elements needed in painting. You will learn the fundamentals of drawing and blocking in a subject. Charles explains the key concepts of gesture, shape design, and composition. You will discover how to guide the viewer’s eye and tell the story through your artwork. Charles will demonstrate a series of compositional studies. Then, you will watch as he provides a rundown of the materials needed for the course.
This lesson belongs to the course Oil Painting for Beginners I. In this 8-week course, instructor Charles Hu will prepare you with a manual on painting with oils. He will walk you through the materials needed for the course and the key concepts for creating a painting. You will learn to paint a variety of subjects using different color palettes. Charles will lecture on the elements of shape, composition, and balance to aid your paintings. After this course, you will be able to confidently paint any subjects in oil.
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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