Fundamentals Of Painting

Fundamentals of Painting

This is an inspiring and productive course for all levels of experience. A fun time set in a chilled out relaxed and creative environment. Learn something new each week and then build on it the next week. Damien can give you a lot of individual attention. Both Beginners and those already on their journey will find this extremely helpful. This course will be based on traditional painting techniques with some contemporary approaches applied to the genre. As well as covering a lot of ground, equally the focus will be on developing a solid understanding of colour theory, tonal relationships, proportion, and composition. Progressing to use these ideas to develop believable 3d forms on a 2d surface.

Tutor: Damien Kurth

Bring a cotton rag with you. Basic starting materials are supplied, guidance on any other purchases will be given during the course You are more than welcome to bring your own paints and brushes. Tea and coffee are supplied, a café is a few doors down the road.

The ideas covered can be applied to all painting mediums (oil and acrylic) and brief discussions can be explored. Damien is a professional tutor of many years’ experience, Master of Fine Arts, Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Otago Polytechnic. A professional artist of some renown he has won many awards and exhibits frequently.