Basic Painting

Learning the Essentials

This course is an introduction to acrylic painting. Students will learn color theory, including the color wheel, primary–secondary relationships, and how to mix accurate hues, tints, and shades, with emphasis on painting simple objects and still-life arrangements to develop observation skills and an understanding of light, shadow, and form.

Learning the Essentials

Course Outline

SessionActivityActivity
1Color Fundamentals & Paint HandlingDiscussion, exercises commitment building
2Light, Shadow & FormLectures, exercises, workshops
3Still Life, Observation, and Color AccuracyLectures, exercises, workshops
4Full Still Life PaintingLectures, exercises, output 1

Students

8 to 10 learners per class

Sessions

4 sessions in total 3 hours per session

Course Expectation

To further explore and enhance skills and techniques in painting and related applications and practice.

Price

N/A

Course Gallery

A welcoming environment where new artists explore painting with guidance and support. Each session encourages steady progress, curiosity, and the joy of discovering creative possibilities.

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Practice, Discover, Master—Your Atelier Awaits.

Arta is a space where artists, students, and creatives come together to deepen their craft through hands-on learning, mentorship, and exploration. Rooted in the atelier tradition, we guide you to practice with intention, discover new possibilities, and master your art.