OIL PAINTING 2

What you’ll be learning:

Take your oil painting to the next level with my Oil Painting 2 class! Designed for those with a basic foundation, this course dives deeper into essential drawing skills, effective composition techniques, the art of simplification and continued practice of basic painting skills. Learn to create your own still life setups, work from life and capture on canvas, while gaining practical tools that will enhance your independence as a painter. With expert instruction and hands-on practice, this class is the perfect step forward after completing Oil Painting 1. Elevate your skills and start painting with greater confidence and creativity!

The details:

Duration: 6 weeks, 2 hour classes meeting once a week.

Ages: 18+

Fee: $200 (Just $33 per class!)

Projects: One 8”x 10” finished oil painting

Find a location and class that fits with your schedule.

Muckenthaler Cultural Arts Center

Wednesdays 2/19 - 3/26 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thursdays 4/3 - 5/5 10:00am - 12:00pm

Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center

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Tustin Annex

Wednesdays 3/12 - 4/16 5:30pm - 7:30p

Wednesdays 6/25 - 7/30 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Huntington Beach Art Center

Tuesdays 3/25 - 4/29 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Student Testimonials

  • Michaela is an excellent artist and teacher! I highly recommend her courses! She does a wonderful job of explaining the basics of theory and technique to lay a solid foundation for success. She’s very passionate, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. An overall wonderful experience I looked forward to every week, and I look forward to taking more of her courses!

    Jessica (Oil Painting 1)

  • Michaela is personally very talented and was good at helping me to understand technique. I especially liked the way she explained shading and color theory. I highly recommend Michaela’s class for all levels of students

    Mike (Oil Painting 1)

  • Michaela's introduction to oil painting was a joy. I am returning to oils after years and wanted a refresher course. I have learned to think about colors and mixing in new ways. I'm looking forward to the next round of classes! Thank you. Michaela!

    Roxane (Oil Painting 1)