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Introduction to Oil Painting Intensive
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of oil. Learn the basics of how to work with oil paint, mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Work from the still life and the figure, and paint in a supportive environment. One semester of Drawing is highly recommended.
Miniature Gouache Painting
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn approaches to painting with gouache: a water-based, opaque paint. Explore matte, flat shapes, layered color and optical mixing to capture a warm luminous glow within the still life. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Color Theory: Seeing Color through Paint
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the intricate world of color through the transformative power of paint in this immersive art course. Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of color theory using both watercolor and acrylic media. Discover new techniques and gain a deeper understanding of color concepts as you paint landscapes, still lifes, and interiors.
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Rendering Reflections in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Embark on a transformative journey with artist Wennie Huang and master the enchanting art of capturing reflections with watercolor, unveiling the mesmerizing interplay of light, color, and perspective. Discover dynamic techniques to breathe life into captivating reflections on glass bottles, mirrored surfaces, and rippling water. Develop a unique artistic voice as you infuse your watercolor reflections with remarkable finesse.
Painting the Four Seasons in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of capturing the vibrant blooms of spring, the fiery hues of autumn, and the delicate frost of winter in this immersive watercolor course led by artist Wennie Huang. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and infuse your artwork with the beauty of nature’s cyclical dance.
Encaustic Techniques for Painting & Mixed Media
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of encaustic painting! Join artist Pamella Allen as she guides you through the mesmerizing process of working with heated wax to create captivating mixed-media artwork. Discover the secrets of preparing surfaces, mixing pigments, and layering various materials to produce visually stunning pieces that showcase your artistic talent.
Landscapes in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the charm of rural landscapes and serene woodlands in this captivating watercolor class. Immerse yourself in a variety of techniques and mediums, as you learn to capture the textures and light of the countryside. Join us for an artistic journey that will bring your reference photos to life with stunning watercolor paintings.
Capturing Nature’s Essence: Abstract Landscape
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the captivating world of abstract landscape watercolor in this immersive workshop led by artist and educator Melanie Kozol at the 92nd Street Y. Ignite your creativity and learn how to capture the essence of nature through vibrant and expressive compositions. Gain valuable insights and techniques from an experienced artist who has painted at locations all over the world.
Approaching Contemporary Art
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expand your knowledge of contemporary art and learn how to approach artwork that may feel intimidating and challenging in this all-levels, inquiry-based art history course led by Julia Norton at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Foster discussion, deepen connections, and think with an open mind as you explore new and innovative mediums beyond painting and sculpture. Discover the meaning behind artworks and develop new ways to approach the vast range of artwork being made today.
Figure and Composition: Complete Traditional Skills
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will introduce historically based skills and concepts for figure drawing and oil painting. Each lesson will discuss principles such as proportion or gesture and clearly define and demonstrate a path to improvement. The instructor will start by showing how to simplify the subject into accurate shapes and values which are essential for achieving a likeness of the subject. Later, the discussion surrounding light, anatomy, and color...
Classical Painting Techniques
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Unlock the secrets of classical oil painting techniques in this comprehensive course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Discover the power of underpainting and grisaille, while honing your skills in composition, value, and color. Suitable for all levels, this course delves into the rich history of painting methods since the Renaissance.
Introduction to Alcohol Inks
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Seductive for their vibrant, free flowing, jewel-like hues, alcohol inks offer an opportunity for both rigor and risk-taking. We will explore the full range of possibilities of this increasingly popular medium, painting onto non-porous surfaces like transparent film, synthetic paper and ceramic tiles. We will learn about color mixing, layering, subtractive techniques and the use stamping and stenciling as ways to create patterns and textures....
Painting Seascapes with Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Get swept away to the beach in this course that will teach you how to paint beautiful seascapes using watercolor paint. Working from photographs, learn methods of paint application, color formation and visual representation. From peaceful vistas to crashing surf, you’ll learn how to transform this aqueous medium into painterly scenes of the ocean. Participate in group discussions, observe demonstrations, and get feedback on your progress in real...
Intro to Abstraction
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and learn to express emotions through abstract drawing in this hands-on course with artist Naomi Lisiki at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Discover how to use form, line, shadow, and perspective to develop your artistic voice and explore different art forms. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this course will expand your understanding of art and take your drawing skills to the next level.
Painting Portraits in Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Discover the art of capturing character and depth in portrait painting as you master the challenging medium of watercolor. Learn from live models or use your reference photographs in this course at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: basic/intermediate watercolor experience. Masks recommended.
Meditative Painting
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and find peace of mind through the power of paint in this transformative course. Discover the connection between painting and meditation as you explore different brain states and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Take the first step towards a more contemplative and mindful life.
Figure Painting with Watercolor
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the grace and movement of the human figure through the vibrant medium of watercolor. Develop your painting skills and delve into the expressive possibilities of the fluid paint application in this figure painting class at 92nd Street Y. Prerequisite: Basic/Intermediate Watercolor. For supplies needed, click here.
Beginner Oil Painting for Adults
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Unleash your creativity and learn to express yourself through oil painting in this intensive art class. Explore a range of techniques and create your masterpiece on canvas with professional tips and guidance. Suitable for total beginners or intermediate students, this course is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of oil painting.
Dare to Oil Paint: Level II
The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY
Oil paints are sumptuous, exciting, and one of the most popular mediums used by painting artists throughout the world. This oil painting class is perfect for those who have taken an art class (or many art classes) already and are excited to master even more. In this next level oil painting class, YOU will: • Learn new techniques to explore and incorporate into your paintings • Master artistic techniques that will deepen your painting experience...
Art Workshop (Thursdays)
Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 321 W 24th St , New York, NY
You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what you are interested in creating, so that you can develop your own vision and style. Our workshops...
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