Spring 2025 Semester
Artists Classroom @ Home with Scott Maier
Getting Started in Oils: Essential Lessons for Confident Painting
Oil paint has been the medium of choice for artists since the 15th century. Treasured for its luminosity, vibrant color, and slow drying time, oil paint can seem intimidating to new and experienced artists alike. Whether you're a first-time painter in oils or you're looking for a refresher in the fundamentals, this course will provide a solid foundation in oil painting techniques.
In this series of six live video workshops, professional artist and teacher Scott Maier will walk you through the oil-painting process from start to finish. You can come along for the complete course, or create an à la carte schedule with just the sessions you want! From essential brush techniques, planning your composition, and mixing colors to the final details that give your painting that finishing touch, your confidence will grow with each session. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned, professional artist and experience the joys of oil painting, all from the comfort of your own home studio.
Scott Maier brings more than 20 years of experience as a working artist and teacher to his classes. With this series of six live video workshops, you can ask questions and get answers in real time. Each session will be recorded, and you'll have access to the recordings until 30 days after the last workshop in the series. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the fundamentals of oil painting from an accomplished artist without leaving home.
Live virtual classes will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET on the 4th Saturday of March, April, May, June, July, and August. Recordings of these sessions will be available on demand until 30 days after the last workshop in the series.
Workshop Schedule
Classes will take place live virtually from 1p - 3p ET on the 4th Saturday March thru August. Classes are available on demand until 30 days after the last workshop in the series.
Workshop Agenda & Descriptions
Workshop 1
In this first class, Scott will introduce you to the fundamental tools of oil painting and explain, with short demos, the brush techniques that will equip you well for oil painting sucess.
Workshop 2
Whether you're painting in oil, or any other medium, one of the central pieces of painting success is good design. In this class, Scott will walk you through a variety of approaches to composition planning, from value sketches and thumbnails to color studies.
Workshop 3
Through an explanation of basic color theory and demonstration of different color-mixing techniques, Scott will expand your understanding of the workings of color and help you put that knowledge to work in your painting.
Workshop 4
In this session, Scott will demonstrate different methods for starting a painting. Learn more about blocking-in, a grasaille technique and other strategies for getting your painting off to a great start.
Workshop 5
Layering, glazing, scumbling—these are all essential to the painting process. In this class, Scott will explain these techniques and more, offer instruction on how to spot potential problems and make adjustments as you go, and discuss managing your palette.
Workshop 6
The final refinements of a painting can make all the difference. In this class, Maier will offer instruction on how to handle edges, develop color harmony, add texture, and refine details—skills that will help you put the finishing touches on your paintings.
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