Oil Painting Instruction

Oil Painting Foundations

Start with the materials and methods that make oil painting easier to understand. Lessons can cover paints, brushes, surfaces, safe studio habits, color mixing, and brushwork. Practice foundational techniques with clear guidance, then apply them to a simple painting. This is a useful starting point for beginners or anyone seeking a more deliberate approach to the medium.

Color and Composition

Develop a thoughtful approach to arranging shapes, values, and color. Instruction can include making studies, simplifying a subject, comparing warm and cool relationships, and planning a composition before painting. Work through practical exercises that help you see how visual choices affect a finished piece. Suitable for students who want stronger foundations or greater clarity in their creative decisions.

Painting from Observation

Learn to look closely and make careful painting decisions from life. Sessions can focus on setting up a still life, identifying large shapes, comparing proportions, and building form with value and color. You will practice moving from observation to a clear painting plan, with guidance as the work develops. This approach supports patient study and more confident representation.

Individual Instruction

Bring a specific question, skill goal, or work in progress to an individual lesson. Instruction can focus on technique, materials, composition, color, or a challenge in your current painting. The session is shaped around your experience and priorities, with practical suggestions you can apply in the studio afterward. Share your interests when arranging a lesson to discuss a suitable focus.