Floral Still Life - Edge Quality
ONLINE Class

Starts Wednesday, May 10th

Explore how edge quality affects your painting
Discover the oil painting techniques to help you grow
Engage in a lively and supportive creative class environment

An online 5-week class, we meet Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm EST.

Capturing the beauty of flowers is a wonderful way to connect with the season. In this online course, we will gather together on Zoom to paint, connect and support each other while exploring floral still-life painting. Over the six weeks we will work on several floral still-life setups, and each set up will have specific exercises designed to investigate composition and color theory, the mechanics of color mixing and brushstroke essentials. Then we will progress to completing a floral painting, utilizing the lessons learned from the exercises. Photo references of flowers grown in my garden are provided.

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We will cover in depth how edge quality heightens the visual expression of your painting. The three technique lessons will explore lost and found edges, the hierarchy of edge types, and how this hierarchy of edge types is affected by value and color relationships.

This class is more than just how to paint a specific flower arrangement, instead it’s about teaching you the tools and fundamentals that give you freedom to paint anything you want.

You will gain the tools to create beautiful art while having fun!

We will dive into the importance of edges in your painting

Ask all your questions in an open and supportive environment

Every session has time dedicated to discussion, demonstrations, and individual guidance.

We will journey together growing in our paint handling skills. Completing specific edge and brushstroke exercises and then completing a floral still-life painting.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is this class for?

Those who want to improve their painting skills by diving deep into one topic - edge quality and learning how it heightens the visual expression of your painting.
BEGINNERS are welcome and will find that all aspects of painting can be simplified into simple shapes of color and light, and EXPERIENCED artists will be sure to pick up new techniques and expand their skill.

When is the class?

Class starts Wednesday, May 10th and runs for 5 weeks, plus an extra review session ending on June 27th

What if I can’t make the live demonstration?

The entire workshop is recorded and uploaded to the learning site. You can complete the workshop on your own schedule.

Can I sell my completed paintings?

One of my goals for this class is to help you develop your own personal connection with oil painting and your personal style. The best way to express your unique artistic vision is to work from your own photo references and compositions. I am happy for you to show your original work. If your painting resembles the original painting in my copyrighted lesson videos, I ask that you don’t put those pieces out to sell or in competitions. I trust in your ability and heart to know what is too close and to value the painting created in this workshop as a conduit of personal growth.

What Supplies will I need?