Boulder School of Fine Art
A classical atelier in
the modern tradition

Introduction to Oil Painting, Intermediate Oil Painting and Advanced Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting 

With Ben Harden

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SUNDAYS

10:30-12

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Sunday July 10, 17, 24 and 31

Price: $135

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Intermediate Oil Painting

With Ben Harden

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SUNDAYS

12:30-2

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Each Session: 1.5h

Sunday July 10, 17, 24 and 31

Price: $135

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Ben Harden will guide students through short projects each week in the Introduction to Oil Painting and Intermediate Oil Painting.

Students will learn about the materials and tools used for painting and color mixing technique and will explore values and tones in Introduction to Oil Painting

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In Intermediate Oil Painting students will learn more about the foundations of oil painting.

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Supplies will be provided as part of the class fee

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Advanced Oil Painting 

With Elena Cantor 

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SUNDAYS 

1-4

​Each Session: 3h

Sunday July 10, 17, 24 and 31

Price: $215

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Make Sunday afternoons a time to develop your art. This class is specifically designed for students interested in furthering their understanding of oil painting with personalized instruction. 

From this class you can expect to learn:

• How to pick and prepare your materials and supplies

• Composition: proper use of space and color harmony to make a painting that speaks to you and others 

• The method of sight-size to create realistic paintings

• Imprimitura and Under-painting 

• Limited Palette approach and how to achieve your desired color by mixing 

• Oil Painting mediums 

• Understanding Oil paint: how to paint a painterly painting, build impastos and avoid cracking

Students may choose to either paint from life a still life of their choosing, copy a photo or a master's work.

Elena will give personal instruction for each student’s level of experience. Every student will work on individual projects and receive personalized feedback.  Advanced students will be challenged by more complex projects.