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Oil painting for any level of skill and experience

Oil painting is arguably both the most rewarding and the most forgiving medium. Often misunderstood as too difficult and chemical-reliant, you will be shown how simple it can be to produce the most vibrant and atmospheric images.

This class is applicable to all levels of skill, branching off into more complex ideas about image-making for those who already have experience with the medium. In such instances, we can begin to look at indirect painting approaches including underpainting and glazing.

Extra information

You will need your own set of paints, brushes and a surface to paint on, for which I would be happy to recommend what I think works best.
You are welcome to choose your own subject matter or I will provide images to paint from, depending on what you would prefer.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Kennington, London, UK

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General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I am a practicing artist and educator based in London. During my studies at the Slade School, I specialised in painting and have continued to develop my technical understanding since.
I have taught oil painting courses at Univesity College London and have assisted in many art workshops at the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Education

BFA in Fine Art from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design from University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury

Experience / Qualifications

January to June 2017 and January 2018 to March 2018
Painting tutor for UCL Art Society

February 2018 to January 2019
Casual Artist Educator, Royal Academy of Art

May 2017 to March 2018
Workshop leader, Professional Skills for Artists at Artbox London

February 2016 to present
Artist’s assistant to Lino Mannocci

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Jake is an excellent art teacher and very patient. His lesson was enjoyable and instructive.Highly reccomended

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