Oil Painting Foundations

Join award-winning artist Pilar de la Torre to gain a comprehensive understanding of oil paints and their application, as she shares her passion for teaching and insights with her students.

In this course, students will develop the essential skills required to work with this traditional medium that has been revered for centuries.

Throughout the program, you will learn:

• Safe practices for using oil paints.
• How to create your own oil paint to grasp its unique properties.
• Techniques for mixing a diverse range of colours using a minimal set of base colours.
• Painting simple still life setups and portraits on various surfaces like canvas paper, self-primed boards, and basic canvas.

This class is tailored for beginners and intermediate students seeking to enhance their approach to oil painting. We recommend that students consider enrolling in this class for 2-3 terms to deepen their understanding. Pilar will introduce increasing complexity in projects for returning students as they progress. This class complements the morning drawing program.

Before confirming your booking, please read our terms and conditions thoroughly as we are unable to offer refunds, credits or transfers.