PA261

The focus of this foundational painting course is material knowledge, historic and contemporary paint application methods through direct observation. Instruction will progress from simple to complex objects and spaces with the goal of accurately depicting forms in spaces that range from shallow, interior and exterior. Time is spent honing color mixing, and color theories as they apply to depicting light and form and the construction of dynamic composition. Consideration will be given to individualized approaches to the basics. Instruction is in the use of both oil and acrylic paint, sound construction of a variety substrates, pictorial form, theories of a variety of pictorial spaces, 2-d design and composition. Students should be able to confidently paint representational subjects and spaces with by the end of the course. Best practices and safe handling of all materials is emphasized.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland