Foundations of Realist Oil Painting – Evenings
A 12-week course in the principles of drawing and painting from life.
Many painters spend years working hard without feeling like they’re truly improving. Real progress comes from mastering the fundamentals.
Artists may already know the theory, but what’s missing is a clear, practical way to apply it. A straightforward system for judging proportion, simplifying light and shadow, and mixing colour with confidence.
This course is designed to provide that.
£475.00
10 available
What you’ll learn
Through a series of structured, step-by-step exercises using still life and plaster casts, you’ll see exactly how the fundamentals of painting work in practice.
Each lesson includes demonstrations, guided exercises and personalised feedback, helping you develop both understanding and hands-on experience.
- Judge proportion accurately using a simple method of comparative measurement
- Simplify what you see without getting lost in detail
- Use light and shadow to create convincing, three-dimensional form
- Mix clean, life-like colours with confidence
- Handle oil paint with control and achieve bold, painterly brushwork
- Compose balanced, harmonious paintings, not just studies
Who it’s for
Suitable for beginners who want a solid foundation, as well as experienced painters looking to reinforce the fundamentals and follow a clear process they can repeat in their own work.
“A straightforward, repeatable process that finally helped me feel confident painting from life”
Pauline van Oene