The Oil Painting Course, Online
How do you build base tones and fine fur using oil paint? How is it possible to capture personality, texture whilst keeping the painting modern & stylistic?
On this course, we will have a deep dive into how to paint a baby orangutang using both classical & modern techniques. Each week we will work step-by-step through each stage together to create a finished orangutang portrait at the end of the course.
Weekly Subject Matters Include:
1. Drawing & Canvas Prep,
2. Under Painting,
3. Blocking In Colour,
4. Final Detail.
Online Classes run for two hours and take place on:
Monday Evening, 18:30PM - 20:30PM GMT
Materials not included, but you will receive a full list of materials you will need to complete the course.
For Payment Plans, click here to get in touch and arrange a tailored plan with us.
How do you build base tones and fine fur using oil paint? How is it possible to capture personality, texture whilst keeping the painting modern & stylistic?
On this course, we will have a deep dive into how to paint a baby orangutang using both classical & modern techniques. Each week we will work step-by-step through each stage together to create a finished orangutang portrait at the end of the course.
Weekly Subject Matters Include:
1. Drawing & Canvas Prep,
2. Under Painting,
3. Blocking In Colour,
4. Final Detail.
Online Classes run for two hours and take place on:
Monday Evening, 18:30PM - 20:30PM GMT
Materials not included, but you will receive a full list of materials you will need to complete the course.
For Payment Plans, click here to get in touch and arrange a tailored plan with us.
How do you build base tones and fine fur using oil paint? How is it possible to capture personality, texture whilst keeping the painting modern & stylistic?
On this course, we will have a deep dive into how to paint a baby orangutang using both classical & modern techniques. Each week we will work step-by-step through each stage together to create a finished orangutang portrait at the end of the course.
Weekly Subject Matters Include:
1. Drawing & Canvas Prep,
2. Under Painting,
3. Blocking In Colour,
4. Final Detail.
Online Classes run for two hours and take place on:
Monday Evening, 18:30PM - 20:30PM GMT
Materials not included, but you will receive a full list of materials you will need to complete the course.
For Payment Plans, click here to get in touch and arrange a tailored plan with us.
COURSE STRUCTURE
What Is the Course delivered?
The classes will be taught live over Zoom, so please familiarise yourself with both how to download and use it before the course starts to avoid teething problems.
For the first week, I will send out an email 15 minutes before the class is due to start and 5-10 minutes in the weeks thereafter. This is to allow plenty of time for you to ring, text, or email me for help if you are having any technical issues.
What Is the Course structured?
MONDAY - DEMONSTRATION
The main class will take place on Monday Evening at 6:30pm – 8:30pm, where you have a two hour follow-along demonstration.
The Inspiration Resource images will contain differentiated options – Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. This allows you to choose which variant suits your own personal experience with oil painting and animal portraits.
Aided with guided step-by-step visual resources, you will have all you need to complete the Weekly Task.
WEDNESDAY – Q&A SEMINAR
A mid-week Q&A seminar will take place on Wednesday evenings, 7pm – 8pm.
These seminars are an opportunity for you to check-in with the progress of your Weekly Task and give you the chance to: ask questions, receive further support, check in with your classmates and ask for any further demonstrations required to help you complete your artwork.
FRIDAY – TASK SUBMISSION
Once you submit your work on the Friday, you will receive personalised written feedback on your Weekly Task the following week.
You can submit you work by either photographing or scanning it in and emailing it to: brushstrokes.courses@gmail.com.
TUTORIALS
At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity to receive a 30 minute 1:1 Tutorial to discuss the body of work you have created, receive further mentorship on your emerging artistic style and ask any further questions.
Please ensure I have your Zoom email address so I can send out the invitations to the correct email address.
RESOURCES
What Are The Course Materials?
I have provided a Shopping List of all materials needed throughout the course at the end of this Welcome Pack.
If you have any questions or need any help in sourcing the materials, please get in touch using my email at the bottom of this pack.
Where Can I Find the Teaching Resources and Reference Images?
All the Teaching Resources & Reference Images for the class will be emailed out before each week on a Thursday morning.
To be more sustainable and reduce waste, print outs of all the resources needed for the course will not be provided.
In previous courses, some students have preferred to use tablets, laptops or have chosen to only print out their chosen image or resource they find most useful.
Can I Use My Own Reference Images?
Yes, bring your own images or use your own photography, however, please make sure you read through the below Copyright notice.
Artist Studies: You can only use the work of another artist to create a study if they have been deceased for over 70 years. This is Copyright Law.
Photography: You cannot use any photographer’s images without their written permission, this unfortunately includes photographs of celebrities.
You must own the copyright license for any found image. If you do not have the copyright permission you can use the below websites to search for copyright free images to use:
https://pixabay.com/
What is your Refund Policy?
· If a course is cancelled by Brushstrokes Courses due to unforeseen circumstances, and cannot be moved, you will be fully reimbursed for any classes that have not been delivered.
· If a student misses a class due to sickness, holiday, or any other reason, no refunds or discounts can unfortunately be given. Course notes, guides and video links will be distributed for missed sessions wherever possible.
Can I Switch to In-Person?
If you cannot make an online class and are local to Bristol, you may be able to join the in-person class on Thursday evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30PM at The Kingswood Estate, Bristol (available space pending).
The course starts each week with the online Monday session, with the in-person on the following Thursday. Please let me know as much in advance as possible if you wish to switch online.
!An Important Message on Combustibility!
Solvents, mediums, thinners and used oil rags are combustible or flammable to some degree.
All the above should be stored in a cool, dry location, far away from any spark or flame. Containers should be sealed shut when not in use.
Oily rags can spontaneously combust if not disposed of properly.
When oil is exposed to air it oxidizes, generating heat. In an open jar only the very top surface of the oil is exposed and oxidizing; generating very little heat. When oil is allowed to soak into a studio rag, the rag acts like a wick enabling oxygen to contact the oil molecules from all sides, oxidizing very quickly and generating huge amounts of heat at once. If the oil saturated rags are bundled up in an enclosed area (such as a bin bag) they can ignite!
The best way of avoiding this: wash or soak soiled rags right away in a strong oil-cutting detergent (dish detergent is cheap and works fairly well), rinse thoroughly and hang them out to dry in a well-ventilated area. Store rags in a metal container with a secure lid.