Learn to mix paint pigments to achieve any hue according to its value and intensity. With a split primary palette oil paint arrangement, exercises show that mixing complementary color relationships is crucial. Topics include various color models and suggestions for color harmony and basic design and compositional elements.

Paint the landscape in oil emphasizing capturing the light, atmosphere and color. Work from your own or instructor photographs. There may be a chance to incorporate an outdoor session or two, depending on weather and student interest. We will explore both painting directly and working in several layers of opaque and transparent paint consistencies.
Prereq: Oil Painting I or similar experience

Enhance the beauty of your watercolor paintings by adding texture, contrast, and fine details using colored pencils and pens. Use these tools to highlight focal points, shade, add patterns, and bring a new take to your watercolors.

Oil pastel allows you to blend colors and work with effects similar to paintings, but with the practical approach of a crayon. Working from photos, learn how to prepare surfaces, design compositions, and use various oil pastel techniques to blend, layer, scrape, and soften this material into amazing works of art.

Art Journaling is a visual diary where memories and emotions come alive onto the pages. Through the expressive use of various paint mediums, collage, and imagery, students will create a personal art journal that will uncover their heart's story. 

Explore the foundations of drawing and painting basics. In each two-weeks segment, learn and sample various artistic techniques under the guidance of a different instructor. Each instructor brings their experiences in diverse mediums, including pencil, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, oils, and pastels. Supplies provided.