Visual Arts
Class #551: Oil Painting – Still Life: Any Subject with Michael Van Zeyl
Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Tue — Open to all levels, this class will introduce various oil painting materials and analyze great paintings from the past and present. With an emphasis on chiaroscuro painting (the dramatic distribution of light and shadow in a picture), students will learn the essentials for creating dimensional, life-like paintings including: composition & design, values, edges, color harmony and paint application techniques. Students are welcome to bring in their own subject to paint from or choose a collection of reference material provided by the instructor. Special Notes This class meets in our 3rd floor studio. Required Supplies Supply List
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- Where: Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, 1012 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Directions
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- Organizer: Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
- Cost: $250
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