Introduction to Painting

Catalog description

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of painting with an emphasis in observational study. Acrylic paint mixing will begin with a limited palette and transition to a full range of color exploring hue, value, intensity, and temperature shifts. Students will be exposed to contemporary and historical painting figures and periods within the context of lectures, discussions, and critique. Required artist materials will be covered at the start of the semester. No experience necessary.