Oil Painting for Beginners

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 PM
734 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204Denver, CO

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Always wanted to try oil painting but didn't know where to start?

This beginner-friendly course makes learning oil painting simple, fun, and approachable.

The goal of the class is to equip you with necessary tools and knowledge you'll use in your creative journey.

Each week you'll complete a different project while learning essential painting techniques.

First Tuesday of the Month 🎨 Paint a realistic apple still life
"Learn how light, shadow, and color create volume and realism."

Skills taught:

  • Oil paint basics
  • Brush handling
  • Mixing colors
  • Light and shadow
  • Creating form with value

Second Tuesday of the Month🎨 Create a beautiful landscape
"Learn how to create depth and space in a painting."

Skills taught:

  • Composition
  • Atmospheric perspective
  • Blending skies
  • Foreground, middle ground, background

Third Tuesday of the Month 🎨 Paint a portrait of your favorite pet
"Learn how to paint a living subject using observation and texture."

Skills taught:

  • Working from a reference photo
  • Proportions
  • Capturing personality

Fourth Tuesday of the Month 🎨 Learn by copying a famous masterpiece
"Discover how great artists use color, composition, and brushwork."

Skills taught:

  • Understanding artistic styles
  • Brushwork analysis
  • Color choices

*on 5ht Tuesday of the month we do a variety of themes and attendees pick among them.

Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone looking to reconnect with their creativity.

*You can attend any Tuesday of the month's class, the order doesn't matter. You can attend all 4 classes or just one, there is no requirement regarding this.

This course combines technical instruction, hands-on practice, and individual guidance in a supportive and creative environment.

Contact: Oksana +13478762413

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