In this lesson, instructor Charles Hu will show you how to paint a figure from life in an outdoor environment. He will demonstrate which elements to capture when time is limited to the constantly changing natural light. You will discover how to harmonize the flesh tones with the environment. Charles will give you all his tricks for setting up and executing a painting with a full palette en Plein Air.

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.