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Course overview

This course will explore painting a platonic solid still life in monochrome from the initial placement of objects to the final touches of subtle rendering. Learn to create a sense of depth in painting by simplifying the value separation between light and shadow. Starting with the incremental scaffolding of a line drawing, this methodical approach will provide step by step guidance to explore the world of rendering form with value gradation. Practice how to make a two step value statement that will lead to layering bands of value to build forms that have depth and dimension.

  • Construct a simple line drawing

  • Learn the technique of shadow mapping

  • Lay in a two step value scheme

  • Create an initial underpainting in acrylic

  • Make a refined overpainting in oil using value gradation

  • Render small transitions of value for subtle refinement

Course curriculum

    1. Student Orientation Video

    2. Join your community!

    3. Course Overview

    4. Interview with David Kratz

    1. Drawing and Underpainting

    1. Overpainting

About this course

  • $69.99
  • 6 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructor

Aidan Barker-Hill

Instructor

Aidan Barker-Hill is originally from Reno, Nevada. He received his BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design in California and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. His studio practice is centered around portraiture and depictions of the human form. He currently resides in New York and teaches painting at the NYAA and is enormously thankful to have the opportunity to pass his knowledge onto students through painting classes. Barker-Hill is also a recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant, an Art Renewal Center Finalist, and is represented by Arcadia Contemporary in NYC.

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