TUE PM - Intro to Still Life Painting with Katie McCloskey

Learn to paint realistically in a simple and fun way using both real life setups and photo references, to create colorful artworks!
In this class, you will learn how to:

• arrange a still life in a fun and unique way
• use your phone to capture arrangements with purposeful lighting and color
• mix oil or acrylic paints to match what you are painting
• paint realistically with the help and encouragement of your instructor
• have constructive critiques with peers to enhance your work

Students will walk away with the skills to arrange and paint a still life in a dynamic way; taking home 1-2 finished paintings.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

​We want to keep this course as odorless and toxic-free as possible. Please no mineral spirits or turpentine.

Supply List:

• Acrylic or oil paints in various colors (red, yellow, blue, black, and white are a must-have)
• 2 canvases or gessoed boards of any size you’d like
• 9x12 disposable palette paper to mix paints
• palette knife (any will do)
• Various sizes and types of brushes (nothing fancy is necessary)
• Gamsol or odorless turpentine in an air-tight container if you are working with oils
• quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towels

Optional:

• ​Color Wheel & Value Scale​​

Available for Purchase @ Front Desk:​

• ​Artist Aprons and Tote Bags

Class Info:

• ​Next session: April 23 - May 21
• Cost $199 for 5 classes
• ​TUE PM, 6:00pm-9:00pm
• ​Max 10 students
• All skill levels welcome​
• Age level: adult (18 & up)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States