New York Academy of Art

The core objective of this class is to introduce students to the foundational concepts and material properties of oil painting. While this course is designed for beginners, it aims to provide the essential building blocks needed to approach oil painting with confidence. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating basic studio habits and methodologies that make the painting process both engaging and rewarding. Students will learn to paint both still life and casts from the NYAA collection in order to develop a straightforward method of painting. By establishing a strong conceptual framework, participants will gain the foundational vocabulary and analytical skills necessary to continue their artistic journeys, equipped with the clarity and confidence to explore the broader world of painting and build upon what they’ve learned.