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Classical Painting Techniques

Uncover the techniques of classical oil painting in this comprehensive course. Discover the power of underpainting and grisaille while sharpening your skills in composition, value, and color. Suitable for all levels, the course steps into the rich history of painting methods since the Renaissance.

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Class Description

Description

This course emphasizes traditional oil painting techniques that are rarely taught in contemporary art education but remain incredibly valuable and versatile for painters working in all styles and approaches. You will experiment with foundational underdrawing and grisaille painting techniques, practice alla prima (wet-on-wet) painting methods, and continuously refine your understanding of composition, tonal values, and sophisticated color relationships. The primary goal is to explore and master the rich diversity of painting approaches and methodologies that have been developed and refined since the Renaissance period, providing you with a comprehensive technical foundation.

All experience levels and artistic backgrounds are welcome in this course.

Supply List for Oil Painting

Brushes

  • Bristle brushes in flat or filbert shapes; sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8

Oil Paint Tubes

  • Titanium white (essential base color)
  • Yellow ochre for earthy tones
  • Cadmium yellow medium for warm yellows
  • Cadmium red light for vibrant reds
  • Light red (red oxide) for subtle warm tones
  • Viridian green for cool transparent greens
  • Ultramarine blue for cool, deep blues
  • Ivory black for dark values
  • Alizarin crimson for transparent reds and glazes
  • Raw umber for neutral brown tones

Media and Solvents

  • Linseed oil for paint medium and mixing

Drawing and Preparation Materials

  • Vine charcoal sticks for underdrawing
  • Palette knives in various shapes and sizes

Painting Surfaces

  • Canvas sheets, 18 by 24 inches, for finished paintings
  • Small painting panels for studies and practice work

Additional Materials

  • Your own collection of oil paints and brushes to supplement the class materials
  • Linseed oil in pint or quart quantities, depending on class size
  • Raw umber pigment (1 pound) for custom paint mixing and toning
  • Whiting or marble dust (1 pound) for toning ground preparation
School Notes:

Please note, New York School of the Arts charges a $50 one-time registration fee for students who are new to their school. This is automatically added to the cost of your enrollment (and already included in the price listed on this course). If you are a returning student to NYSA, please let us know and we will refund you $50.

Refund Policy

Class Cancellation:

Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students required for a session is not met. Notification will be sent to registered students five days before the class is scheduled to begin.

Refunds:

To receive a refund, you must notify us in writing at [email protected]. There is a $15 administrative fee for each refund. 

  • In order to receive a full refund, students must withdraw from a class or workshop fourteen (14) business days prior to the first day of classes.
  • Students withdrawing from a class and workshop during the week before the beginning of the quarter will receive a 70% refund as school credit if within fourteen (14) business days of the start of the class.
  • No refunds will be made after the second class without medical documentation and no refunds will be made after a workshop begins.
  • Ceasing to attend class without notifying the school does not constitute withdrawal from class.
  • Refunds are issued in the same form as payment. Refunds are issued within thirty days from request in the form of the same payment. Registration and service fees are non-refundable.
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.

Transfers:

All transfers must occur before the second meeting of class. Transfers from one course into another may incur additional fees, depending on the transfer. Transferring from one workshop to another is not permitted. There is a $15 administrative fee for each transfer.

Holidays & Canceled Lessons:

We are closed for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break. If we must close due to the weather, we will send out an email. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a make-up date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at New York School of the Arts (92)

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This class: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

  • Classical Painting Techniques

    Had such a fantastic time in this class. Erik is a great teacher & the long format really allows you to explore… will be signing up for another soon!!!
  • Classical Painting Techniques

    I feel like I learnt a lot. The teacher can be quite tough but fair. I will join for new classes in the future to continue my learning path in painting.
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