Course Title: Develop Oil Painting - Build your skills
With Lisa Ivory
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for those who have completed a beginner-level oil painting course or who have some basic experience with oil painting. It is the next step after Exploring Oil Painting for Beginners.
This course is not accredited, but it provides further development for those preparing to progress to the Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design.
Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling?
Yes – a short discussion or assessment may be required to ensure this course suits your current skill level.
This course will help you develop and refine your oil painting techniques, enabling you to create more confident, expressive works.
You will:
-Build on your understanding of line, tone, colour, and texture to enhance your painting.
-Develop your personal style and learn to handle brushes and tools with more skill and confidence.
-Explore glazing, layering, blending, and brushwork to create dynamic, professional-looking paintings.
-Study subjects such as still life and landscapes, applying more advanced techniques in a supportive, relaxed environment.
-Gain insight into planning compositions, mixing colours effectively, and understanding what makes a successful, engaging image.
-You will also develop your observational skills, learning to "see" more deeply, which is essential for more refined and accurate painting.
Course Content Includes:
-Developing confidence with oil painting mediums
-Colour theory and colour mixing for more nuanced palettes
-Advanced techniques in glazing, impasto, and scumbling
-Using line, tone, light, and perspective for realistic depth
Mark-making to enhance texture and expression
-Composing more complex and balanced images
-Exploring still life, landscape, and personal themes
Essential Equipment and Resources:
Learners will need to provide their own materials. Advice will be given during the first se
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