Classical Drawing & Oil Painting with Robert Kelly

This class offers beginner to intermediate students the unique opportunity to learn classical approaches in the spirit of the 19th Century Master painters.

The advantage of this traditionally inclined foundation is that the skills earned through the hard work of this kind of learning, create a strong ability to draw and paint directly from observation with a grounding in the understanding of materials, colour, studio set up and art history.

Over the course of this program students will begin to develop skills in:

• Observational drawing (still life and models)
• Composition and spacial considerations.
• Colour Mixing.
• Understanding light and shade.
• Understanding the properties of art materials and how to best use them.
• Setting up a studio space at home and developing a routine to practice.

This is excellent for beginner to intermediate students who are interested in developing a true foundation in drawing and painting that will contribute to a long term practice ranging from classical to contemporary approaches in art making.

Class will not run on Monday 13 March due to the public holiday.