Oil Painting Level 1 - MON PM

Beginning Oil Painting Monday PM Class • Level 1 Learn to Paint with Luscious Oils Find out why oils are actually the easiest painting medium of them all while also exploring color, value, working from a photo, and composition for beginners! In This Class, You'll Learn:Beginners will explore topics including studio materials, color mixing, brush techniques, layering, and measuring techniques while painting from photographs in a loose, realistic style.Students will walk away with a completed painting using a photo reference of their choice!Perfect for those brand new to oil paint, returning to painting, or an experienced artist looking to add oils to your repertoire. If you're wanting to repeat this class and take it again, you'll enjoy new perspectives and lessons by one of our three rotating instructors. They are also capable of helping returning students to grow with more Level 2 techniques and feedback.No drawing experience required. All skill levels welcome.**NOTE**​We want to be as odorless and toxic-free as possible. Please no mineral spirits or turpentine. Supply List for Students to Bring:This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.1 stretched canvas or primed wood panel, any small to medium size will do12x16 pad of palette paper (gray is helpful)1 metal palette knife (Liquitex Freestyle #14 or #15 in small size is great)1 medium sampler set (Gamblin or Chelsea Classical)Gamblin 1980 Introductory Oil Paint Set - 8 colors with bonus solvent-free gel and bonus painting panel​2 small jars for medium cups (glass or stainless steel)Brush Cleaning Jar with Lid (glass or stainless steel)​Princeton Aspen 6500 5pc Brush Set (on Amazon)quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop TowelSolvents are included in both of the sampler kits mentioned above but if you desire a larger brush cleaning jar, then it is recommended to buy more.Optional:​​Color Wheel & Value Scale​any additional bristle brushes you want to use​Available for Purchase @ Front Desk:​​Artist Aprons MON PM Class Info:Next session: Oct 26 - Nov 23Instructor: Stephanie HenryMondays, 6:00pm-9:00pmCost: Last time @ $199 (5 classes)Max 16 studentsLevel: 1 (beginner)Age level: adult (18 & up)Parking Info Who Should Take This Class:those who want to create for joyabsolute beginners with no experiencefirst-time painters with no drawing skillsbeginners who are learning from scratchthose who need step-by-step instructions and 1-on-1 guidance so painting can be simple and easy Register Online Cancellations & Refund Policies But It's Not Dead Yet... Our 5-week class price will increase from $199 to $225 starting on January 1, 2027.Register now for our remaining Fall 2026 sessions before $199 is a thing of the past. About the Instructor Stephanie HenryStephanie Henry is an award winning local artist whose love for animals and portraiture have found the perfect fit. She often says that she draws love, as her work strives to capture the love between people and their pets. For her, capturing this love on canvas or paper is more than just a job. It's a calling, a way to spread joy and happinessthrough her art.She believes that the love we share with our pets is one of the purest forms of love there is, and that by highlighting this connection in her work, she can help bring people closer together. Whether it's a loyal dog, a mischievous cat, or any other kind of pet, she sees the beauty in every animal and strives to showcase that beauty in her art. Her work is a celebration of the love that exists between all living creatures, and a reminder of the joy that can be found in even the simplest moments of life. Instructor Website About the Instructor Nancy PlankNancy Plank is a California artist specializing in realistic oil paintings of florals, landscapes, portraits, and still life. Her paintings expose the beauty and elegance of her chosen subject with color palettes reminiscent of the old masters. “My eye locks into what I find beautiful, balanced, and emotive and I work until I’ve captured that in paint.”Plank’s ongoing education includes studies at The American Academy of Art in Chicago, The Brooklyn Museum of Art and the National Academy of Design School and Fine Arts in New York. In California, she studied at Watt’s Atelier, La Jolla Athenaeum, and the Workshop of the Masters. Some notable artists she has taken classes with include Richard Schmid, David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Qiang Huang and Carol Marine. In addition to her formal art training, Plank continues to deepen her knowledge and sensibility for her craft by her many visits to museums in England, France, and Italy.Recently juried into the International Guild of Realism’s Spring Exhibition, Plank has participated in many local, regional and international shows. In addition, her paintings have been featured in several interior design and fine art magazines. Currently, Nancy Plank lives and paints in San Diego, California where she has her studio. Instructor Website About the Instructor Marina AntaMarina Anta is an enthusiastic contemporary artist with a passion for painting and creating the most breathtaking, thought-provoking pieces. Born in an industrial town in Russia, Marina learned the importance of working hard to succeed at an early age and would ultimately pursue a Master's Degree in History before getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ural Federal University. Despite being book-smart and having the education needed to get hired for various positions, Marina yearned to do more of what she loves most – creating bespoke art pieces that enable her to showcase her talent while expressing herself through the power of her carefully crafted paintings.Upon migrating to the United States, Marina would have the opportunity of a lifetime to begin her professional art journey, experimenting with art while traveling to different countries across the globe, using these exciting places and new experiences for much-needed inspiration. She would spend t